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Shared beds and small rooms for the family of eight have not been the ideal welcome home.
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Police confirm one person killed in crash on Waihi Rd
The crash involved a car and a pedestrian.
'Beach days and muggy nights': What the Bay will have plenty of this summer
The warm weather is good for those on holiday but it brings some concerns for farmers.
'Don't be a munter': Man who lost parents in road smash speaks out
Tony Hadlow remembers the day his life changed forever, and hopes it'll change yours.
Serious crash involving car and pedestrian in Tauranga
The crash on Waihi Road was reported to police at 9.40pm tonight.
Money Year in Review: May to August
Here's what made headlines in Money from May to August.
Twenty-two new cases in the Bay, 4 in Lakes over last two days, new locations of interest
Several new close contact locations of interest have also been released.
Fallen tree blocks lane in Eastern Bay
A fallen tree has blocked traffic on State Highway 2.
Bay campgrounds get summer boost even after implementing vaccine passes
Guests staying at many campsites and huts this summer will need to be vaccinated.
Hopes of travel, Covid's end for 2022 - but first, 'a good night'
And what they hope 2022 brings.
100 New Year's Day birthdays: 'My family always remember'
Audrey Urwin was born on January 1, 1922, and says life 'is there to be enjoyed'.
311 years on Earth: Centenarians share secrets to a good life
'Count your blessings and get on with it.'
Person trapped after crash on SH2
Fire crews with extraction equipment sent to single-vehicle crash.
Sweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecast
Temperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.
'It doesn't get any better,' says Boult as Bay Oval preps for test
The Black Caps are starting their summer season at the Bay Oval.
Nineteen new Covid cases in the Bay of Plenty, new locations of interest
New locations of interest have also been revealed in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
The secret to long life according to a 100-year-old Tauranga woman
Ione Murray turned 100 this month, and is determined to reach 101.
New Year Honours: A policeman, Olympian and a golfer
11 Bay locals are being honoured for their services to community, arts and sport.
'Giving back' Tauranga honouree's passion
Hotel co-owner recognised for her volunteer work with the intellectually disabled
Truckie twins thought honour 'was a hoax' - or a tax demand
Twin founders of Taylor Brother's Transport say their business is "a team effort".
'Don't walk by stuff that's wrong': Honoured top cop's message to community
Andy McGregor says community engagement is the key to effective policing.
'I couldn't have done it without her': Keith Carter awarded Queen's Service Medal
Keith says his wife deserved the award as much as he did.
RSA closed after members test positive
Venue's closure until January 5 ruins plans for event to celebrate New Year's Eve.
Premium Debate: Subscriber views on rising Tauranga rents
Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber
'Extremely concerning': Nearly 100 drink-drivers caught each month in Tauranga, Western Bay
Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty drink driving figures concerning reading.
'Tide has turned' for Tauranga CBD as new businesses, developments surge
There are now currently 166 vacant spaces compared with 281 in 2019, data shows.
Mount Maunganui loosens NYE restrictions, but don't expect to party like it's 2015
The Mount used to have a wild reputation as New Year's Eve party central. But not anymore.
Support from 'exceptional' lawyers secret to new judge's appointment
Judge Taryn Bailey is a familiar face around courts in Tauranga and Rotorua.
Premium Debate: Subscriber views on Shane 'Kiwi' Martin and 501s
Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.
Rising rents: Big-budget Aucklanders add heat to Bay market
A landlord says some priced-out local renters are moving to motels and campgrounds.
'Running on empty': How to manage mental health these holidays
The experts share how to best switch off this summer, even without going on holiday.
Covid 'not taking a holiday': Warning for summer hotspots
'Covid doesn't know it's Christmas or New Year', says ice cream shop manager.
'A real shame': Great white sharks wash up on beach near Waihī
MPI staff spotted the sharks while patrolling for netting activity.
'Treat others as you expect to be treated': Bay retailers back Shop Nice campaign
"It really is that saying of treating others as you expect to be treated -" Retail NZ