How to get your tools back: Police tips after $30k worth retrieved
Police were able to reunite five sets of tools valued at over $30,000 with their owners.
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World renown followed after featuring in blockbuster films and countless summer holidays.
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Going fast-track route a 'no-brainer' if not for Environment Court entanglement.
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No fast tracking but optimism for marina outcome
And jobs will follow, developer says.
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Fears for Welcome Bay traffic
Road users are concerned new road works will make the current situation worse.
Devastating BOP theft: Returned gear a win
"This is a win after a devastating couple of days.”
Bring on the fowl weather! Hunters gear up for opening weekend
A good breeding season meant opening weekend looked promising for hunters.
Mount Maunganui’s poor air quality forces rethink of industrial sites
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DoC announces options for Cathedral Cove access
The popular walking track has been closed since February 2023.
'Cynical and devious behaviour': Migrant sentenced over false refugee claims
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Bay of Plenty Regional Council enhancement fund open
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'It sucks': New gear stolen from dragon boat club
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Chasing millions: Appeal 'likely' as High Court gives council more time
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Grass? Pass: City plans NZ-first compostable artificial football turf
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IN BRIEF: Katikati and surrounds
News in brief from around the Western Bay of Plenty.
'Financially stressed': 'Suffering' students rely on charities to eat
One organisation dished out $136,000 of food parcels in a year.
Western Bay on board with food-saving sticker campaign
Food going off before it can be finished is a top reason for food waste.
Police report: Rural property targeted by thieves
A quad bike, trailer, all-terrain vehicle and more stolen from one address,
Honouring a fallen soldier and local rugby hero
A special segment commemorating a Katikati All Black has featured in the documentary.
'Strange glare': Security guard spots meteor
A glare lit up on his camera footage.
New Tauranga bus stop locations ‘sub-optimal’
A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.
Forum spotlights sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship
Whenua, Farm and Future Generations is the day's theme.
School principal 'annoyed' at phone ban
The school had already implemented its own version of a phone ban. Video / Alex Cairns
'Unmanageable': Principal blasts Govt 'overstepping' with phone ban
He describes the blanket ban as 'another step into central government control'.
'Make a difference': Comedian, MP back call for rainbow crossing in Tauranga
'Yes, it’s lines on the ground - but it’s so much more than that.'
Security guard spots meteor on shift
A Tauranga mall security guard spotted the strange glare on one of the mall's security screens. Video / Supplied
Battle of Gate Pā 160th commemoration takes place
A significant moment in the history of Tauranga is being marked today.
Push for rainbow crossing in Tauranga
Labour list MP Jan Tinetti, comedian Ben Hurley and LGBTI advocate Gordy Lockhart spoke in the public forum. Video / Alex Cairns