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Tauranga housewife accused of importing illegal plants

A Tauranga housewife has been charged with importing banned goods.

Letters: Lighten up on 'humorous' Hastalavista

Readers have their say.

'So, so sad': Cruise ship passengers shocked at White Island horror

Cruise ship passengers share their shock at eruption.

Warning after major chemical spill at Mount Maunganui

Multiple fire crews respond to a major flammable liquid spill at a Totara St.

Teenager seriously injured after assault in central Tauranga

Police were still on the scene investigating.

Northern Spirit outshine Central Hinds at Bay Oval

Cricket

Mount Maunganui Bridge Club up to play with Tauranga Community Foodbank support

The club members see the Christmas Appeal as a necessity.

Opinion: Rob Rattenbury - Te reo Māori needs nurturing

Unless you are immersed in the language daily it is hard to maintain any fluency.

Samoa measles tragedy sparks concerns in Bay

More than 60 people have died in Samoa due to the measles outbreak.

November was hot, hot, hot

New Zealand fire service preparing for a dry season on the back of hot November.

Christmas Appeal: Donations by the dozens keep rolling in for foodbank

"People are just so thoughtful."

Bella Vista subdivision on the market

'We want to do our very best by ratepayers.'

Runaway Tauranga lawyer surfaces in Australia

The solicitor left the country six years ago rather than front up to a court.

Beach volleyballers excited by tough competition

And the New Zealand Beach Tour will visit new venues this season.

Tauranga reacts to draft plan to legalise recreational cannabis

What does Tauranga have to say about the legislation?

NZTA, Western Bay council agree to fund $8m project

Ōmōkoroa Rd will be upgraded from Western Ave to Tralee St.

'Hastalavista': Mayor apologises over council Bella Vista gaffe

Mayor 'deeply embarrassed' over staffer's insensitive action.

No coal to be seen: Bay general practices get in giving spirit

'Supporting the foodbank is very much in the spirit of Christmas'