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'It's a starting point': First female Super Rugby coaches have big dreams

Crystal Kaua replaces Allan Bunting, who lead the team to the title last year.

Helicopter heroes: White Island rescuers' bravery honoured

Pilot: 'It felt that we were doing as much as we could but not enough for people.'

'Aspirational': Tauranga to become 'best host city' for events, despite 'barriers'

A lack of accommodation and fit-for-purpose venues have been highlighted - report.

Comment: Let's hear it for the Very Good Boys and Girls

OPINION: We all love a Good Dog story.

City celebrates 'fantastic' Labour Weekend

Tauranga was full over the weekend, which was "fantastic".

Kids charity feeding 1500 more hungry students in Bay of Plenty schools

Demand has increased for KidsCan food at school as the cost of living soars.

Bardoul duo now both capped by Steamers

On retiring from rugby, Johan turned to teaching and hopes to become a professional coach.

Dancing, DJs and dress-ups: Halloween dance party raising money for charity

All proceeds will go to the mental health charity I Am Hope.

Sonya Bateson: Don't hold your breath if you're trying to reach The Good Place

OPINION: I'd appreciate being able to buy things knowing that children weren't harmed.

Citizens Advice Bureau's new 'lease of life' and surge in clients

The bureau has a new home and is helping hundreds more people.

Letters to the editor: Support for Tauranga speedway groups over possible legal action

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Pāpāmoa retirement village plans $30m build

It was among $96m of residential and commercial building consents issued last month.

Explainer: Why did the appeal against teen rapist's home detention sentence fail?

Judge wasn't happy with teen rapist's jail-free sentence. But she didn't change it. Why?

Mexico, meth and money laundering: Drug ring accused changes plea

The man is one of nine people charged with an alleged drug smuggling plot at the port.

Man pleads guilty in David Kuka case

Kuka was killed execution-style in what police believe to be a case of mistaken identity.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on inflation relief

OPINION: