'A destination, not just a commuting corridor': Construction on Cameron Rd starts
Commuters should allow extra time for traffic or use an alternative route if possible.
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2021 Bay of Plenty road toll soars to 28
The wider Bay of Plenty police district's road toll stands at 28 and continues to climb.
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Pukehina public toilet gutted by fire 'suspicious'
A public toilet gutted by fire in Pukehina is being treated as a possible arson attack.
Hospital 'state of emergency': 'Fatigued, sick' staff battling RSV outbreak
BOPDHB set up a "coordinated incident management structure" on Monday.
Dawn Picken: Once upon a time, I could venture with my kids
Opinion: The anti-staycation: where you wish you had left home but stayed to work instead.
Lack of CBD parking prompts queries around plan for future
And in the long term, things may become harder for people wanting to park in the CBD.
'A despicable piece of work': DHB faces backlash over booklet
A Covid-19 vaccine info booklet was withdrawn from circulation after being deemed racist.
Century-old sewer pipes to be replaced on Cameron Rd
The wastewater upgrade falls under the Futureproofing Cameron Rd project.
Liv hoping to take her chance in Tokyo
Liv Chance has put reconstructive knee surgery behind her to live her Olympic dream.
Jo Raphael: Let's keep world at arm's length until we're all jabbed
Opinion: Britain shouldn't throw in the towel and neither should New Zealand.
Historic Battle of Te Ranga site gets $600k redevelopment boost
More than 100 Māori and 13 British troops were killed or mortally wounded at Te Ranga.
Man arrested after allegedly fleeing police, attempting carjack
A man has been taken into custody in Tauranga yesterday evening.
'Nightmare' unravelling of kerbside collection blamed on confusion and 'disconnect'
Councillor seeks answers: "This is one of the biggest hits we've taken reputationally."
Sailor saved others before himself but his death was preventable, MNZ says
But lives were saved due to the last known actions of the Tauranga skipper.
Luke Kirkness: Potholes are there to be fixed, let's do it
Opinion: No one likes a pothole, so why aren't we doing more about fixing them?
'Relentless flow of cargo': 19 ships waiting to berth at Port
Peak kiwifruit season and global congestion and reduced capacity are affecting Tauranga.
Digger driver killed at Te Puna Quarry Park named
The digger driver who died after a crash at Te Puna Quarry Park was a volunteer.
Cause of Brookfield house fire still unknown
Emergency services have been called to Regent St in Brookfield.
Holocaust survivor turns 100: How he defied Nazi invaders and escaped
'My life is in the Lord's hands. I have no say in it.'
Parents 'in shock' after 18-year-old suffers brain bleed
Elaine and Roldan Lictao learned via a phone call their daughter was in hospital.
Jail for man who strangled woman with lace
A Tauranga man has been jailed for two years seven months after he strangled a woman.
Kiri Gillespie: Natural disasters are telling us something
Increasing natural disaster events should be considered a prompt for getting prepared.
Letters to the editor: Council it's time to sort out CBD parking
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Tauranga man jailed again after more than 250 convictions
A Tauranga pensioner with more than 250 convictions has been jailed again.
'Hellishly busy': New build gets 100 inquiries as consents hit $1b record
Calls for Government to get involved over supply chain issues in building are increasing.
WorkSafe investigating sulphuric acid incident which injured two
One person airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
'Mr Credibility' Philip Sherry a 'true gentleman'
Legendary former TV broadcaster, and local councillor and 'gentleman' has died.
Roadworks, traffic result in thousands of 'dangerous' potholes in Bay
Some say the best solution for State Highway 2 is to 'upgrade the whole road'.
'I feel like we've won Lotto': TSB returns pensioner's $150k life savings
'I feel like I'm floating on air.'
Ratepayers' group hosting protest against 'untenable' rates rises
The alliance says protest is a response to demand from concerned residents.
Escape plans and sleepless nights: Bay of Plenty residents fear for family in South Africa
One family had an escape plan ready in case rioters started invading homes.
Opportunity knocks: Western Bay chief executive signs off
District council CEO Miriam Taris says it's time for a break.
'Keep up the good work': Recycling going well in new kerbside collection service
Western Bay had not received any official reports on contaminated recycling.