15 boats damaged in marina fire, cause under investigation
Four boats, including a yacht, were moved to the hard deck due to damage.
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‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m away
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Marine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court told
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Council cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates rise
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Former chief executive to return to Western Bay council
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$60m BoP bridge and interchange to boost economy
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Guidelines set for part-sale of regional council’s port shares
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The inspiring climb: Community rallies for local woman battling cancer
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‘Fear and anxiety’ for locals fed up with beach parties
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Tauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning election
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Fake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, fines
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Firefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charity
Firefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.
Why fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students
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Māori ward race gets under way
Nominations have opened for Tauranga's Te Awanui ward byelection.
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resigns
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Police name woman who died at Pilot Bay
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'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of Tauranga
Tauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
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‘Selfish motivation’: Director’s passion for Tauranga’s museum journey
'I want to be part of building something completely new for a city that’s never had one.'
‘Started from nothing’: From cleaning flats to running a holiday home business
The 'boutique' business manages holiday homes in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa.
'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quit
He says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.
Council chief executive quits
'He has guided our council during a time of significant change.'
Costly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accounts
Judge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.
E-motorcycle firm collapse: Anxious customers, Crown agency owed $400k
Can the electric biker maker still go postal? Crown agency owed $400,000.
'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.
Chiefs return to Tauranga for cricket ground clash
The Chiefs are heading to play there on Anzac Day.
The NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'
Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.
Iwi leader explains why no rāhui issued after Pilot Bay death
A person was pulled from the water unresponsive on Thursday.
Scientist's warning to swimmers after BoP shark sightings
Safeswim posted red flag warnings at BoP beaches on Thursday.