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Māori flag to fly at BOP regional council buildings
The last surviving designer of the flag says the move is "awesome".
'Already started looking': Pensioner considering leaving Tauranga due to rates rises
This comes after an average rates rise of 15 per cent was adopted in the Long-term Plan.
Bay of Plenty economy outperforms rest of NZ post Covid-19, despite job concerns - report
The Bay of Connections report highlights growth in concerns and house values.
Urgent meeting called after multiple staff resign from community centre
A community hui will take place tonight at the Merivale Community Centre.
Arrangement tackles seasonal worker shortage: Good move or too little, too late?
Seasonal workers from three countries will be able to enter New Zealand from next month.
How much would you pay for a tomato? Prices climb, approach all-time high
Loose tomatoes were on sale for $14.99 a kilo at one supermarket.
'Rectify this immediately': Petitioners tell council
The petition said the bitumen stuck to car tyres and shoes and caused ringing in the ears.
'Great start': Results are in from first month of new rubbish service
More waste recycled or composted than sent to landfill.
Local Focus: From collection to compost but no plastic please
See what happens to Tauranga's food waste. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Things have improved': Commissioners not implementing a liquor ban on 12th Ave
An update is due in December regarding the 'homeless' liquor ban on 12th Ave.
Arrest after man allegedly throws items off building
Police set up a cordon to limit public access while the incident was resolved.
'A great loss': How kaumātua Kihi Ngatai, 91, will be remembered
'I don't think he had an equal, not just in Tauranga but in the country.'
Beloved and esteemed Tauranga kaumatua Kihi Ngatai dies
Ngatai, 91, was considered a representative of all of Tauranga Moana.
Opinion: Supermarket industry needs a fair shake of the sauce bottle
OPINION: Farmers' and supermarkets' margins need more balance.
Insta and Facebook troll admits child sex offences
He was jailed in 2013 for similar offending and now he's back grooming young girls.
'Homeless' liquor ban unsuccessful but 12th Ave residents still 'relieved'
Intimidation, defecation, urination, vomit and pre-8am drinking prompted the petition.
'Too scared to move': Rental shortage and price hikes hit Tauranga and Rotorua
Majority of landlords cared about their tenants but were regarded as 'evil' and 'greedy'.
Dairy labour shortage: 'I'm doing 16 hours a day minimum'
''If you are in a shop you can lose a customer so be it, but you can't lose a cow.''
Jo Raphael: Balance between personal responsibility and public safety
OPINION: Councils must ensure public safety when projects are designed to draw people.
Sevens gold glory: 'Baby sister is so amazing'
The Black Ferns Sevens beat France 26-12 to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
'How the hell are we supposed to live?' Pensioners' rents soar 40 per cent
"By doing this ... many will be paying upwards of 50 per cent of their pension in rent."
Tauranga-born nurse relishing her Navy Reservist role
Tauranga-born Krystal Sims juggles her nursing studies and navy reservist roles.
How a Pāpāmoa teen is using her chronic illness to help others
Charlotte McLean doesn't get to live the life teenagers do. This is her story.
'100% cured': Kiwi woman's life-saving US surgery
Melody Klein Ovink is now focused on learning to walk and use her right hand again.
Fatal crash at Pukehina, road closed
One person has died after a crash on Pukehina Beach Rd.
Arataki skatepark gets security fence amid flooding woes
Some of the regular users of the skatepark have opted not to use it
'Shocking': Covid-19 pamphlet implies Māori are a virus, artist says
Cost and number of pamphlets printed also revealed.
Patrick Walsh: School exclusions need to end
OPINION: The effect of exclusion on students is often severe and long term.
Investigation under way after school bus involved in multi-vehicle crash
The incident took place between the Pyes Pa and Oropi roundabouts on State Highway 29A.
Investigation into Simon Bridges' hospital gang brawl claim released
The district health board has released an explanation of what was captured on CCTV.
Why a Black Cap thinks cricket should not be in the Olympics
"The Olympics is special, you don't always get to see all those athletes compete."