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NZ of the Year nominee Su Hodkinson on litter, and her near fatal stabbing.
Fewer hours and exercise: Meet the employers offering work-life balance
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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.
'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.
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.
One person with serious injuries after crash in Tauranga
A person has serious injuries after a crash between a car and a cyclist in Tauranga.
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.
Local Focus: Tauranga leads the way with electric buses
Clean, quiet, free wi-fi, USB charging, and did we mention the environment? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wardlaw risked death playing professional rugby
'I thought I had finally made it' - rising rugby star's dream crushed
Arrests follow $17 million Tauranga drug bust
The vessel arrived in Tauranga from Fiji on November 18.
Ōmokoroa home to be demolished
Ōmokoroa home teetering on a cliff will be replaced by a small reserve and lookout.
Puppies found abandoned by holidaying SPCA inspector
The Tauranga SPCA inspector happened upon the puppies by chance.
'Somebody had to stop him': Vigilante charged after ramming 'dangerous' driver
But Tauranga businessman vows to fight the case.
College defends review process after former teacher censured
Principal Robert Mangan said it was a unique incident which should not have happened.
Melanie 'crashed' so badly at Work and Income she needed a week to recover
Melanie Steedman wants better education for government departments and doctors on ME/CFS.
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.
Mount Maunganui murder victim Monica Cantwell remembered 30 years on
Monica Cantwell's tragedy sparked an outpouring of compassion.
Rising fast: Bay of Plenty house prices hit new highs
The national median also rose to a record level in October 2019.
'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 Pride Picnic to celebrate differences
Organising a Pride event in Tauranga is no picnic. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay of Plenty Cup: Teams confirmed for cup and plate comps
But they'll break next weekend for the Black Caps vs England Test match at Bay Oval.
Teuila Blakely's 'Sex and the City' memoirs
Actress Teuila Blakely plans to release a book on her single life.
One injured after three-car crash near Whakamārama
Police say crash occurred between Ainsworth Rd and Te Puna Quarry Rd.
'A very meaningful job': Getting to know the Māori Wardens
Wardens share why they joined, what they do and who they go above and beyond for.
Dawn Picken: Go ahead - chat up a stranger
Researchers say one way to boost mental health is to chat with someone you don't know.