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Pāpāmoa pool fence battle: Ministry sides with resident, overturns council calls

The council insists it took the right steps in three-year battle with $46k bill.

Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up

"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."

'Dirty money': Man jailed for importing 500kg of meth worth up to $150m

Name suppression lifted as man jailed for 12 years.

Man guilty of infant's manslaughter witnessed by 5-year-old

Jury finds Richard Royal Arif Uddin not guilty of murder of a 14-week-old boy.

Close to 720 high risk Port of Tauranga workers tested for Covid-19

The Ministry of Health ordered up to 6000 Port of Tauranga workers to be tested.

Local students sell face masks for much-needed funds

The students sold 190 face masks and were still going.

'Poor conduct', 'significant conflict': Why Govt stepped in after council clashes

A government department had been 'closely monitoring' council conflict for months.

Local Focus: Should Tauranga's rich pay more tax?

Tauranga candidates have their say on taxes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Western Bay Final: Repeat or redemption?

Tauranga Sports and Te Puna will face off in a repeat of last year's final.

Katikati man reported missing, police appeal for information

Shaun Donovan was last seen around 10am on August 13.

Emergency meeting over conflict in Tauranga council

'The council must be responsible for resolving its own problems.'

Cold case mystery: Do you know this man? Aussie police search for Kiwi connection

The man, who was found dead 12 years ago, is thought to have links to Tauranga.

Powerball $50m: Winner thought they won $5000, not $5m

The couple who won had a quiet lunch and celebratory wine after claiming $5 million.

Council to 'reset' stance on climate change emergency

Bay of Plenty Regional Council considers a new response to climate change.

Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands

Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.

Community award nominations open soon

The 2021 awards will be hosted both online and with an awards night at Baycourt in March.