Council’s debt ceiling raised
Tauranga's borrowing limit has been increased to 3.5 times annual revenue.
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Golf Rd roundabout to close for resurfacing
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In the past year, $70m worth of building consents have been issued for the development.
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Voting opens today in the Te Awanui Ward by-election for Tauranga council.
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Fifty teams are driving their Minis down the country in the movie-inspired fundraiser.
Vetpost moves to Tauriko Business Estate
The business has experienced more than a 50% increase in orders since moving. Video / Megan Wilson
Opinion: Markets face uncertain year after volatile first quarter
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‘Over the moon’: Playcentre moves from home of half a century after 20-year relocation project
Mount Maunganui Playcentre officially opened its new Golf Rd location on Thursday
‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai
It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.
‘Incredible milestone’: Ōhiwa mussel restoration hits 45 million mark
A temporary two-year harvesting ban protects the mussel beds' recovery progress.
Housing project prioritises chronic health sufferers, older tenants
The project includes six units prioritising older people and those with health conditions.
‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence
The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.
'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judge
He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.
Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors
Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.
Name suppression lifted for woman accused of Gate Pā murder
Rachael Eddy, 50, denies murdering Ross Kennedy in Gate Pā, Tauranga.
Letters to the editor: How smart planning made Tauranga a must-see spot
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Up close with a Black Hawk: Apanui students celebrate end of logging
Apanui students explored a Black Hawk helicopter during a school visit.
More of everything at cultural festival
The festival features over 30 food vendors from diverse cultures.
Galloping to victory: Racing Tauranga named top club
The club excelled in financial management, track performance, and marketing.
‘Ticking time bomb’: Family speak out on factory worker’s ‘horrifying’ death
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SH29 reopens follow truck breakdown
The truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.
Tauranga byelection: Q&As with the five candidates
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Black Caps chase clean sweep at Bay Oval
Black Caps take on Pakistan on Saturday at Bay Oval in third ODI.
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How a ‘near death’ experience changed one woman’s path to hope and happiness
Hills is giving a free talk on hope beyond suicide on April 4 in Pāpāmoa.
How author Vanya Insull built an ‘empire’ from posting recipes online
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‘Any dog can bite’: Fatal attack spark calls for safety education
There were nearly 3000 dog-related injuries involved children under 15 last year.
‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Dogs euthanised after fatal attack on boy weren’t ‘menacing’ breeds
Three dogs were seized from the scene after Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan's death.
Strokes of inspiration? Mayors Mahé and James hit the water
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Whether motorcyclist could see traffic signal before fatally hitting two pedestrians debated
The 60-year-old man is defending two charges of manslaughter.
Autism not a barrier for Waihī’s Todd to pursue his dreams
Autism New Zealand estimates around 1 to 2% (93,000) of New Zealanders have autism.
‘Could take some time’: Salvage operation under way for tipped barge
A tipped barge at Tauranga's marina could take time to salvage, says council.