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Heavy industry players respond to marae's demand

The marae gave the Govt a 10-year deadline to get heavy industry out of Mount Maunganui.

Hordes of Kiwi holidaymakers a 'real surprise' for campgrounds

Some campgrounds and holiday parks report best July school holidays yet.

Letters to the editor: Parking meters are the answer

OPINION: Readers have their say.

Bella Vista trial: Evacuation may not have had to happen, court told

"... it may have been a different situation."

Local Focus: Families celebrate return of sport competitions

Parents breathe a sigh of relief as sports return. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Families celebrate return of sport competitions

Parents breathe a sigh of relief as sports return. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Matt Cowley: Western Bay's future is exciting if we plan well

COMMENT: As region continues to grow at a rapid pace, we cannot afford to do nothing.

Bella Vista trial: 'Unacceptable risk' to people's lives, court told

"I was unsurprised the council had issued a stop-work [notice]."

Stranded ship: Possibility of fumes reason for Mauao Base Track closure

"It could have been really dangerous. There was no point in running that risk."

'Stealthily': Rubbish cost mystery irks ratepayers

'Do not stealthily impose the changes as proposed.'

Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained

Will it be Labour or Māori Party for Waiariki? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Stranded ship: Divers' inspection delayed

Checking of a stricken ship anchored off Tauranga has been thwarted by weather conditions.

'Many are struggling': The lengths tenants will go to pay the rent

How far would you go to save money if you couldn't pay your rent?

Contractor says Bella Vista properties had multiple issues

"We were quite pushed to get jobs done. The dates were changing a lot as well."

Crash blocks State Highway 2, Aongatete

Initial indications were that the occupants had suffered minor injuries.

Bay Dreams 2021 first line-up announced

Flume was well-known for hits such as Never Be Like You and Kai.