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The top three events Tauranga stands to make money from

"The city is ready and able to capitalise on the pent-up demand ..."

Watch: Tractor and shelter belt fire near Tauranga

Fire and Emergency staff at the scene of a shelter belt and tractor blaze in Whakamarama.

Highway staying closed overnight after two large slips

Five motorists, including a couple in a campervan, became trapped on Saturday.

State highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealed

Pothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.

Are boring rugby matches driving fans away? Ian Foster doesn't think so

Former All Blacks coaches have spoken out about what they believe is dull rugby.

'It was all an accident': Dame Lynley Dodd on how Hairy Maclary was born

'I absolutely didn’t think I’d still be talking about Hairy 40 years later.'

'So many near-misses': 120 fines in 42 hours on 'chaotic' rat-run as safety fears rise

Businesses say some drivers are using the wrong side of the road or mounting footpaths.

City's potential $2.8b future: Extra 30,000 homes, 11,000 jobs, six-lane highway

But some of those living in the heart of the proposed changes say don’t go far enough.

Celebrating a 'rare' and 'highly respected' health leader

'Māori staff still remember him, and they’ve gone on to be national leaders.'

'Gang-related' brawl: Police presence as five appear in court

Charges include rioting and wounding with intent.

'So much colder than I thought it would be': Women jump in winter solstice dip

'It’s just inspiring women to be proud of who they are.'

Art gallery entry to turn around in $3.38m redevelopment

A new cafe and park view are on the cards.

Gang brawl: Heavy police presence as gang members appear in court

Eight people were arrested on Wednesday in Mount Maunganui after a public brawl.

Gangs: Vehicles impounded following tangi and anti social driving in Bay of Plenty

Eight vehicles have been impounded and other infringements issued.

159 years: One of NZ's bloodiest battles remembered on ground where it was fought

'Today we remember the tragic events of that battle. The courage, bravery and sacrifice'

What Ian Foster is looking out for during Super Rugby Pacific final

The coach talks about the big final and bolter Emoni Narawa's World Cup chances.

The Premium Debate: Public's faith in police fading fast

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Eight arrested after Mongols, Greazy Dogs gang members brawl in street

Multiple people were injured, police say.