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Why Mount CBD has more vacant shops than usual

The city's three main CBDs are facing the challenge of high retail rents and empty shops.

Erebus disaster: Families tell the stories of the 257 victims

The Herald has launched an interactive memorial.

'There is no hope for me here': Mum dying of cancer makes desperate decision

'It's pretty horrific when I think of the girls,' Erin McDonnell says.

All the winners from the Bay of Plenty Sports Awards revealed

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Local Focus: Tauranga leads the way with electric buses

Quiet, free Wi-Fi, USB charging and the environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Injuries mean speedsters Portia Woodman, Michaela Blyde out

But both aim to be available for selection for Hamilton Sevens in January.

School response surprises Coroner after teen's fatal fall

Te Hawiki Hona Kiri Te Amo, 16, had a non-survivable head injury.

England's Barmy Army gets the atmosphere going at Bay Oval

The sun was shining, a trumpet was playing, and the Barmy Army was singing along.

Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem

Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.

'Devastated': Controversial begging, rough sleeping ban u-turn

A controversial begging ban looks set to be revoked after a narrow decision.

Women burns hand in kitchen fire in Katikati

The fire was out by the time the fire service arrived at the scene.

Man in critical condition after fall

It was originally thought to be a dog attack.

'Not a vote': SH2 speed limit review charges ahead despite submissions

Feedback opposing a proposed change of speed limits might not make much difference.

Teacher censured for doing students' work for them

After returning from sick leave Carel Human passed work "so far off the mark".

Bay Oval test match: 'We don't want a tie'

"Following on from the World Cup, which we try not to talk about, it's incredible".

Local Focus: Tauranga too conservative for a Pride parade

Organising a Pride event in Tauranga is no picnic. Made with funding from NZ On Air.