The empty laneways making Tauranga look like a ‘ghost town’

The three pedestrian laneways were once full of shoppers and chain stores. Now they’re empty and the windows plastered with “for lease” signs. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     [Support our Journalism]( [Support our Journalism »](     STUFF DAILY 21 August 2024   Kia ora {NAME}, Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [The empty laneways making Tauranga look like a ‘ghost town’]( The three pedestrian laneways were once full of shoppers and chain stores. Now they’re empty and the windows plastered with “for lease” signs. How much do you value news? If strong independent media in NZ matters to you, support our work today. [I'd like to contribute →]( [‘Figgy in the Middle’ crowned toastie of the year]( A “sensational eat”, chef Rich Johns delivers on a “one-way ticket to taste-ville” with this innovative combination. [Search effort resumes for six people missing from sunken superyacht]( Divers are trying to access the yacht, tag-teaming in 12-minute underwater shifts. [Is Inland Revenue sitting on your unclaimed money?]( Here’s how to find out and how get your hands on it. 📺 Watch [ThreeNews]( tonight at 6pm for more on these stories and today's biggest news. ThreeNews is made by Stuff and available on ThreeNow and Three. EDITORS' PICKS   [Stuff morning quiz: Aug 21]( True or false? Corgis were originally a herding dog. [In pictures: Blue supermoon lights up skies]( The Moon promised to shine bright into the night. [Listen: People still approach Tom Sainsbury about his 2018 Shorty St character]( He only played the ‘psycho’ Jason Fitzpatrick for six weeks, but people still want to talk about it. [Former Warrior to return to the NRL club next season]( After a long time playing in Australia, Erin Clark is set to be given a release from the Titans on compassionate grounds to play for the Warriors next year. [Why this ad]( NZ NEWS [Murder accused on run, police appeal for help]( [‘I will not resign’: Darleen Tana defies calls to step down]( [Watch: Dramatic dashcam video shows U-turn in front of truck]( WORLD [King Charles meets survivors of stabbing that fuelled unrest across Britain]( [Court upholds conviction of former Nazi concentration camp secretary, now 99]( [Recap: Joe Biden calls Donald Trump a ‘loser’ in speech at DNC]( SPORT [Olympic medallist shocks Australia by defecting to Great Britain]( [Watch: Four Silver Ferns trialists cut for not meeting fitness standards]( [Tall Ferns take a tumble in World Cup qualifying]( LIFESTYLE [‘Spicy’ lineup announced for Rhythm and Vines]( [World's most well-connected airport may not be one you'd pick first]( [First-time buyers: Christchurch house has big surprise in garden]( [Manage Stuff Account](?lid=74jhgjr4so5e) [Unsubscribe](EMAIL}/2c520dc6-86e5-5f70-b825-d54222a8d29c/communication-subscription/stuff-newsletter-newsletter-stuff_daily/unsubscribe?auth_hash=+Q+oiAj7HWBqZPdq0WUHJbwxHdVOAYl1QSMT/b2ttiw=) | [Terms & Conditions]( | [Privacy Policy]( You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Stuff Daily newsletter. Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get Stuff Daily in your inbox.]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand [Instagram]( [TikTok](nzstuff?lang=en&lid=9tf451b5vk5s) [YouTube](StuffNewZealand?lid=r9mkg8ttocfg) * You can email us at feedback@stuff.co.nz, or call us on 0800 339 000.