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Commissioners' plea: Housing shortfall a challenge too big to face alone
Tauranga City Council's commissioners have pleaded to the Government for help.
Mask or pass? Students decide as schools return
Face-to-face learning at schools and early childhood centres is under way in the Bay.
Red, green or orange? Council to check your recycling
The council will be checking recycling bins for incorrect or unwashed materials.
Wells back in action on Sunshine Coast
Wells claimed victory in her first-ever Ironman in Taupō in March
'Significant' changes for methyl bromide use underwhelm
Changes are coming for use of the gas at the Port of Tauranga but locals aren't impressed.
'Challenging': Bay business owners navigate new restrictions under level 2
Bay of Plenty comes back to life under Delta Level 2.
Bay electricity prices thought to be among NZ's highest
It's a major poverty problem and we're estimated to be among the highest charged for it.
Cat curfew? Ban proposed as dead sea birds pile up
The Western Bay Wildlife Trust is urging people to keep their cats inside at night.
Air quality group holds Govt to task over lack of 'critical' involvement
The working party says it needs the help from Government to sort out the problems.
141 port workers in Bay unvaccinated, some risk redeployment
Over 100 port workers in the private sector are yet to be vaccinated by September 30.
Excitement and stress as businesses open in level 2
More businesses are allowed to open under Level 2, but with restrictions.
'An important win': Relief for 'crippling' building material drought
Auckland manufacturers supply 90 per cent of building products needed in the regions.
Restaurants approach level 2 with hope and caution
Local restaurants weigh in on the benefits and downsides to opening again at level 2.
Tauranga City Council services up and running with changes
Additional safety procedures will be in place under alert level two.
Letters: Government urgency on terrorism laws 'snail-like'
Our readers have their say.
Suspected stolen car on fire under Tauranga bridge
The fire was reported at 8.20am.
Dairy owners on highs and lows of lockdown
United communities show support for local dairy owners.
'A big relief': Level 2 'fantastic' for some in Tauranga, 'tough' for others
'What we need to do now is get vaccinated so we don't have any more lockdowns'.
Man set son on fire, admits attempted murder charge
A Bowentown father has admitted attempting to murder his son after setting him on fire.
Zizi Sparks: Level 2 relief needed for struggling business owners
OPINION: While some businesses are operating, other are stuck in limbo.
'Best-case scenario': Businesses hope to move down to alert level two
The announcement will be made at 4pm today.
'One too many': Cameron Rd records highest pedestrian injury rate in Tauranga
There is only one pedestrian crossing between Elizabeth St and 11th Ave on Cameron Rd.
Delta outbreak changes the grieving process once again
Funerals can take place during alert level 3, but there are strict rules to follow
Need help? Free one-stop-shop for all your social needs
Wellbeing, hardship and social service support is said to be the easiest it's ever been.
Councils urged to maintain public transparency during lockdown
Councils should be livestreaming meetings but no one is ensuring they do.
Dawn Picken: Lockdown 2.0 parenting - carpe diem can wait
Lockdown parenting is no piece of cake - especially when you can't find flour.
Letters: After council's Goddards move, where will people park?
Our readers have their say.
Boredom busters: Fun things to do in level 3 this weekend
There are plenty of ways to enjoy recreational activities while keeping it safe and local.
Jo Raphael: Get the jab - it's the humane thing to do
OPINION: I'm welcoming chance to be part of the solution.
Sadness, questions over closure of Our Place
After three-and-a-half years, Tauranga's container hospo village will close.
Parents of baby who died of rare condition launch campaign to help others
"Nothing, no cent, no dollar, no wish could make the machine available when we needed it."
Rubbish dumpers' mess cost ratepayers thousands
Disposal costs for dumped rubbish is costing Bay ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars.
Goodbye, Willow St: Long-awaited council CBD move takes 'first step'
The central library and council customer service centre will begin moving from January.