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This 'iconic' property sold within 24 hours on the market

The property sold for an 'undisclosed' amount on July 21

'Achieved what we wanted': Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance protests heard loud and clear

The protest coincided with the adoption of the Long-term Plan 2021-2031.

Housing land sale gets investment commission approval

Purchasers are NZX-listed with interest in Hawke's Bay since 2004.

First on scene tip-toes through strewn power lines to help injured passenger

A car that crashed into a power pole on Sunday morning was reported stolen.

Tūhoe honey on world stage after international competition win

Sweet result causes buzz in Te Urewera.

Live: Protesting ratepayers descend on Tauranga council building

Protest coincides with adoption of Long-term Plan. Video made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Kaituna Mole getting a facelift

Upgrade of popular Maketū fishing spot begins. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together

Wet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.

Hospital 'state of emergency': 'Fatigued, sick' staff battling RSV outbreak

BOPDHB set up a "coordinated incident management structure" on Monday.

Parents 'in shock' after 18-year-old suffers brain bleed

Elaine and Roldan Lictao learned via a phone call their daughter was in hospital.

Sold: Government pays $8.1m for motel to house homeless

Politicians divided over purchase of 0.66 hectare site at 265 Fenton St.

Tauranga man jailed again after more than 250 convictions

A Tauranga pensioner with more than 250 convictions has been jailed again.

'Hellishly busy': New build gets 100 inquiries as consents hit $1b record

Calls for Government to get involved over supply chain issues in building are increasing.

WorkSafe investigating sulphuric acid incident which injured two

One person airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

'Record price': Waikato buyer pays over $1m for Ōhope apartment

The three-bedroom apartment boasts bush and ocean views.

'Mr Credibility' Philip Sherry a 'true gentleman'

Legendary former TV broadcaster, and local councillor and 'gentleman' has died.

Northland's meth epidemic and the new approach making a difference

Drug experts call for a Northland initiative tackling meth use to be rolled out across NZ.

Bay Dreams lineup announced: Drum and Bass on the festival menu

The festival will return to the Mount on January 3, next year.