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'Massive distraction': New twist in deputy mayor row

'For the sake of the city, we needed to put this to bed.'

Tauranga set to shine bright for Matariki 2020

Tauranga City Council has a range of events planned for Matariki.

Bay of Plenty rugby identity 'Uncle Stevie' dies

Well-known Greerton and Bay of Plenty rugby commentator has died.

Pongakawa recycling drop-off service trial extended

A rural recycling drop-off service trial in Pongakawa had been extended for two weeks

Local Focus: It's showtime for theatres in Tauranga

Tauranga Mayor first in line for Baycourt's reopening. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Car crashes into tractor in Te Puke

The car came out badly damaged and was "undrivable".

'Bright future' for CBD. More than $40 million commercial consents approved

The report showed 32 commercial building consents worth more than $40m were issued in May.

Donut park there: Lil'Orbits moved on from Turret Rd

But the owners remain positive and hopeful for a good rest of the year.

Gang member who claims gang does good work loses security licence

Licensing authority sides with police.

'He was a great father': Son speaks of devastation after drink-driving tragedy

A drink-driver whose partner drowned after a road crash is sentenced.

Job losses at Tauranga's Event Cinemas

"They're gutted and heartbroken."

Simultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operation

Six people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.

Tauranga's Michael Hill Jeweller shuts its doors

Michael Hill constantly reviewed the "profitability of all the stores in its network".

Baycourt Community and Arts Centre to reopen

Baycourt can begin progressively reopening aspects of the Tauranga venue.

Katikati community rally to support town's most vulnerable

The centre has brought in help ti "support their community and its changing needs".

Expert advice: Tauranga advisers share top tips for first home buyers

Low interest rates and looser loan-to-value restrictions - is it time to buy?