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Luke Kirkness: Drink-driving tests must be ramped up to address the issue

OPINION: The number of breath tests and driving under the influence convictions has shrunk

How to party safely: Life-saving tips for NYE revellers from first responders

“Look after your friends and stick together."

From a $12m to $270m business: Former CEO a New Year appointment

She was“surprised” and “very humbled” by the honour.

'Together we can do more': Passionate Tauranga environmentalist honoured

Tauranga iwi leader recognised for services to the environment and Māori-Crown relations.

Four Tauranga residents among New Year Honours

The honourees have been acknowledged for their services to a range of causes.

'What more could you want?': Tauranga art historian acknowledged in New Year Honours

Penelope Jackson says she is ‘amazed and humbled’ at appointment.

Premium stories of 2022: 'Unaffordable': Developers balk at proposal to charge homes $2500 a year

The concerns were some of many regarding big changes facing the city.

Summer weather predictions for Tauranga revealed

What kind of summer can we expect?

'A ridiculously high number': 130 rescues and assists in one day

Bay surf lifesavers rescued swimmers and assisted another who got into difficulties.

Premium stories of 2022: Simon Bridges' stately Tauranga home for sale for $3.9m

The house was listed last month, before the shock announcement he's quitting politics.

Jo Raphael: Ease up on the booze for a clear head

OPINION: We're no longer consuming alcohol like we used to

Tommy Wilson: No one has been made poor by giving

OPINION: Money will not take care of our homeless, but the community can.

'Full on': Retailers 'run off their feet' by Boxing Day rush

Data likely to show retail shoppers spent more this year than last year.

Premium stories of 2022: Elderly and disabled sleeping in cars and on couches have a home

The new housing complex has been three years in the making.

Bay businesses ready for 'busy summer' as international tourists return

Businesses were planning for "peak demand" around events, festivals and cruise ships.

Another holly, jolly Bay of Plenty news parody

OPINION: Samantha Motion returns with another musical take on the year in news

'This is it': Devastating development in writer's health battle

Dawn Picken wants to 'make the most of helping my kids before I go'.

'I don’t have the words': Foodbank appeal total revealed

It's the second-highest amount raised in the appeal’s history.