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From Cape Runaway kid to MP: Rawiri Waititi's path to Parliament
'Democracy has never worked for our people as the majority always rules.'
Grieving great-grandparents say 'what-ifs' will continue to haunt them
"Life will never be the same without her in our lives."
Two-car crash in Tauranga, one lane blocked
One lane is blocked on the intersection of Cameron Rd and 11th Avenue, Tauranga
Seven years in the making: Tauranga Primary unveils new pou
'The pou connect us to Tauranga Moana.'
Regional council considers $12k clean energy loans to combat climate change
The proposal seeks to use the success of Rotorua's "hot swap" to help launch the loans.
Drought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summer
Niwa's 60-day index has deemed the Rotorua area and coastal Bay of Plenty "severely dry".
'Hot spot': More than $500m pumped into Pāpāmoa East
The $500 million is estimated to create more than 1000 jobs through construction phase.
Father found guilty of murdering 2yo daughter
A jury has found Maketū man Aaron Izett guilty of murdering his daughter.
Tauranga mortgage lender hits $1b milestone
Tauranga-based First Mortgage Trust has reached a significant milestone.
A population surge is tipped for Pāpāmoa, but will it get the infrastructure it needs?
Residents say a proposed highway interchange can't come soon enough.
Petitioners against Māori wards unfazed at plans to abolish law
Minister plans to axe law that allows petitions to potentially overturn council decisions.
Trump vs Biden - Bay ex-pats expect backlash and riots
The results for the United States election will start to roll in this afternoon.
Local Focus: MMA for kids is a hit
Building confidence through martial arts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One dead after SH36 crash involving truck
One person has died and another is in a critical condition.
Kristin Macfarlane: Why we said 'no' to legalising cannabis
OPINION: The pro-cannabis campaigners' battle relied on people seeking information.
'Critical' plans for future of Bay of Plenty water get go ahead
"This is critical to our region."
Defence and Crown at odds over insanity plea in Maketū murder trial
The defence says he was 'entirely irrational,' the Crown argues he was in a 'meth rage'.
Judy Yorke cold case: Earthmoving contractor believes police did not search orchard properly
But police say they carried out a 'thorough' investigation into her disappearance.
Jury retires to consider verdicts in Maketū murder trial
The jury has found Maketu man of the murder of his 2-year-old daughter
Tauranga by-election dates announced
The by-election is being held to find a replacement for former councillor Jako Abrie.
Family of Tauranga hit-and-run teen thank public for 'outpouring of love'
Police still seek information on the Gate Pa incident after the driver fled the scene.
All aboard! Tauranga medical aid ship offers free tours
The YWAM KOHA is permanently berthed in Tauranga and has been fully kitted out.
'Insanity is not a defence', psychiatrist says in Maketū murder trial
Rather the accused was 'labouring under drug-induced intoxication', he said.
Tauranga's Alice Mason wins ASB Auckland Marathon title
Tauranga's Alice Mason dominated the field in the ASB Auckland Marathon women's race.
'The perfect storm': New median values revealed in Tauranga's 'hot' market
OneRoof report showed in the year to March 25, all suburbs showed positive growth.
'It's the one that gets men': Tauranga Mayor reveals cancer diagnosis, will take medical leave
Tenby Powell will go on medical leave later this month, hoping to return in early 2021.
Mitre 10 Cup: Steamers record fourth win in Battle of the Bays
The Steamers took control of the match late in the game.
'The biggest burden': Some Bay of Plenty language schools on brink
Some face closures but others believe Bay could cash in as a 'safe haven'.
Putting a local lens on Labour's election promises - what are we in for?
With Labour able to govern alone, it's a matter of time before policies are rolled out.
Local Focus: Books-a-plenty at the Tauranga Moana Book Festival
Words. Lots of words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Petition to fell 10 'ridiculous' trees met with compromise
"They have got to a stage where they are absolutely ridiculous."
Local Focus: Halloween goes ahead as per new-normal in Te Puke
Great to trick-or-treat without fear of getting sick. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiri Gillespie: It's time to end the silliness over fire sirens
OPINION: The sirens should stay. It's the complainants who should go.