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Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered at the Mount Cenotaph to remember our soldiers' sacrifices.
Pensioner held hostage, violently assaulted before alleged offender shoots at police
A man is in custody after a firearm was discharged at police in the Bay of Plenty.
Lotto luck for two Tauranga locals
Tauranga winners will be celebrating a midweek windfall
Council faces big byelection bills after three reps quit, one dies
Costs to fill the empty seats could hit up to $83,600.
Students react to fallen Katikati soldier's diary
Lieutenant Russell Freeland Walford – a son of Katikati.
"Beautiful' story found in Katikati man's WWII diary
Russell Walford’s 1940 diary logs his connection to a mystery woman named Jessie.
Tauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates rise
The confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.
'Unexpected': Knighted businessman awarded new honour
He is the first to receive the award in Tauranga.
'Lest we forget': What you need to know about Anzac Day services in Tauranga
Encouraging the younger generations to become involved in Anzac Day commemorations.
'Rock bottom’: Recession-hit farming families relying on other jobs to survive
Meat and wool farmers: 'There’s a feeling now that this is about as bad as it can get.'
Rest home owner and staff told to apologise to family of man who died after a fall
The man had a fall inside the rest home and died two weeks later.
Chasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decision
Council claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.
Auckland Council vs Ranfurly Village over $650k fees - who won?
Arguments for lower fees were based on a Ryman case where amounts were cut by 79 per cent.
Recession hits job market as thousands join unemployment queue
Meet the employers who can't get workers despite the recession.
Juicy Fest 2025 line-up revealed
Juicy Fest 2025 will provide R&B and hip-hop nostalgia.
Simeon Brown was right to hold the line with Tauranga commission
OPINION: We look forward to seeing democracy return to Tauranga.
Fix coming for flood-prone BoP road
Extremely high rainfall in 2022 and 2023 caused sustained flooding.
Why Tauranga could see a 'significant drop' in cruise visits next season
Increased operating costs in New Zealand among reasons for predicted drop in bookings.
'Where did my food come from?': Can you do 12 months of NZ-only food?
Before you collectively sigh at the 'woke term', know it's not a new fad.
'Discriminatory': Sports rules causing 'frustration' for home-schooled students
But officials say regulations aim to create a level playing field.
'Clear physical potential': Meet basketball's rising stars
They're tall, talented and ready to take on the world.
Man dies on Pāpāmoa beach
The death is not being treated as suspicious, police say.
World War II veteran looks back on ‘lucky life’
Clive Kenyon looks back on war times and his life.
'Thrown' on to stone ballast: Rail worker hospitalised after collision on track
The worker suffered bruising and required stitches in a finger.
Minister rules out hybrid council, Crown observer
'Tauranga’s success is critically important to New Zealand’s success.'
Renting crisis: Young woman and partner living in van
Tauranga is 'not coping' with its biggest issue - the housing crisis.
Person on quad bike sought after crash with train in BoP
A person has been reported missing after the crash on railway tracks.
Paws-itively amazing career in animal services
Betty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.
Black eye for cafe worker after customer throws coffee cup
Cafe owner says customers also get frustrated over prices of food and drinks.
Olympian Mahé Drysdale weighs joining election race: 'There’s opportunity there'
The grandson of Sir Bob Owens already has a family member in the race.
Memorial Park fountain gets $100k upgrade
The fountain is undergoing work to make it safer.
Infant whale washes up on BoP beach
DOC staff and iwi were called to the site Thursday morning.