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Weather eases in Bay after slips close multiple highways

Whitianga and Te Puke recorded their wettest days in more than a year.

'A tragedy waiting to happen': Safety concerns raised about Bethlehem crossing

'That should never have happened. It was a total waste of life.'

Highway tragedy: Husband, wife killed - victim would do 'anything for anyone'

"He was just one of those genuine, good guys ... it always happens to the good guys."

Jo Raphael: Scumbag ram-raiders' rampage needs to be stopped

OPINION: Scumbag ram-raiders need to be deterred from their trails of destruction

NZ land wars and cultural centre on historic Gate Pā site proposed

The plans could include uncovering historic trenches Māori used to trap the British.

Underpass and boardwalk: A look at Tauranga's revamped city centre

"We can create something stunning here, on this very special harbour."

Former septic tank driver fined for 'deliberate' discharge of thousands of litres of sewage

The smell of sewage pouring into the Orini Canal made passers-by retch.

Land reclassified as Tauranga marine research and education facility gets a step closer

Sixty-six per cent of more than 300 submitters supported the reclassification.

Felix Desmarais: One simple trick can steer ABs to success

OPINION: If we want to win the Rugby World Cup, perhaps we should do it in cars.

Stolen vehicle used to ram-raid Papamoa Plaza

"There was extensive damage done to the entranceway all for very minimal theft."

Opinion: Why are we talking ourselves into a recession?

Opinion: Overall, the Western Bay is a better place to endure a recession than most.

'Deeply sorry': Apology after paraplegic left alone in wet, bloody bed

Healthcare provider 'extremely concerned' about 'significant shortage' of support workers.

Comment: Believe it - our health sector is in a crisis

OPINION: Now's the logical time to undertake workforce reforms

Sonya Bateson: Companies need to put people before profit

OPINION: A business should be allowed to succeed or fail on its own merits.

'Aggressive' speed bumps upset Pāpāmoa residents

Calls are being made to have newly installed speed bumps removed from a Pāpāmoa road.

'No alternative': Long-term solution for SH35 could be weeks or months away

'People think it's like the end of the world' in community isolated by road's collapse.

Comment: The case for having nurse apprentices

OPINION: It might not be a quick fix to the problem, but it makes sense long-term.

The Prem Debate: Lowlifes should be locked up

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the lengths builders are going to