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Local Focus: Making new friends thanks to Alzheimer's Tauranga

Alzheimer's Tauranga is looking for new volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Religion instruction: How do Tauranga schools fare?

This comes as court date set for a case against religious instruction in schools.

Election expenses reveal biggest spenders, donations

One candidate spent almost the legal limit.

Perfect score! Mount Maunganui College student gets into Harvard

The Mount Maunganui College student earned 1600 on the SAT earlier this year.

Dawn Picken: More solutions needed for recycling

Consumers have been asked to shoulder the recycling burden for too long.

Bay rugby's innovative ways to keep athletes

Providing opportunities for the region's rugby stars may keep them in the region longer.

Van fire, petrol tanker close call, car vs lamp post

Busy night for Tauranga emergency services.

Man critically injured after being hit by car in Tauranga

The Serious Crash Unit was investigating.

'Sparkle Therapy': Inside the life of Tauranga's gem expert

Tauranga's diamond dealer on keeping secrets and why his tiny dog is an Instagram star.

Road closures: Traffic management planned for Bay Dreams

The event is set to bring upwards of 30,000 people to town on January 2.

Dozens turn out for opening of Mauao base track

Mayor Tenby Powell said he was excited to finally open the track.

AIMS Games' $6.3m injection into the Bay

The 2019 AIMS Games injected more than $6.3 million into the region this year

'Tragic accident': Coroner on death of woman crushed by tree

Coroner releases his findings into the death of tree-crushing victim Trish Butterworth.

Local Focus: Last orders at the Foodbank

Days left to donate to the Foodbank Christmas appeal. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Port gives Christmas Appeal $10K boost

The donation will cover 10 per cent of the Foodbank's annual spending on food.

Last day of school: Anne Mackintosh signs out

The people are what she is going to miss the most.

Prosecuting beggars 'pointless' advocates say

Simon Bridges says the council should prosecute rough sleepers.

Ex Tiger gets Warriors opportunity

Young league player described as aggressive defender and strong ball carrier.