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Local Focus: On patrol with the harbourmaster
'We still get people going out without lifejackets.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga hapū fears being 'pushed out of existence' by cycleway plan
The final leg of the 19km cycleway remains unbuilt and in limbo.
Remembering Jim Wells - Mountie, butcher, lifeguard in tragedy
The 95-year-old died suddenly earlier this month, having lived at the Mount for 88 years.
Letters to the editor: Rubbish decision takes wrong path
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.
Meet cadets starting careers in field 'more complicated' than rocket science
Further intakes into the Jobs for Nature programme will come later this year.
Tauranga Half: Hannah Wells chasing three-peat
Hannah Wells is looking to dominate her home course once again.
More job ads - a sign of desperation?
Thousands are on the Job Seeker benefit, and jobs are increasingly difficult to fill.
Easy as 1-2-3 for Chris Cowling
Super Saloon Grand Prix win secures Tauranga driver a hat-trick.
Opinions on Tauranga City Council governance still divided
Nanaia Mahuta is considering a list of potential commissioners to replace councillors.
More extreme weather events strike Bay of Plenty this summer
More extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.
$10k BayTrust offers lifeline to chronic illness charity
The grant "means survival" for CCIS, operations co-ordinator Miranda Whitwell says.
Conservation cadets poised for environment work
David Parker welcomes the first intake in the Jobs for Nature programme.
Revealed: What sweeteners desperate tenants are offering landlords
Demand continues to outstrip supply in the rental market.
Roll estimates give Tauranga a new biggest school
Principals of fast-growing schools complain the ministry is moving too slow on new builds.
Dawn Picken: Trump's legacy a shameful one
OPINION: Can America once again govern on reason and facts rather than fear and lies?
Bay MP: People upset at fire siren should 'get some earplugs'
Fire sirens the 'price we need to pay' for being protected, says MP.
Letters to the editor: How can one complaint silence sirens?
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Heartbreaking': Men on stag do trash five-star waterfront hostel
"People need to understand what the hell we've been through in the last year."
One Love festival offers boost to local economy
The sold-out event will draw crowds of 20,000 for the fourth year in a row.
'Never cries or moans': Antonio, 8, courageously fights brain cancer
The Tauranga boy is determined to get back to 'normal' life.
'It's stuffed': Global supply chain woes spark fears of empty shelves
Customers are starting to notice gaps on shelves which could drive up prices.
Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?
Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Letters to the editor: Time for government to deliver on infrastructure
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Squash court's million-dollar makeover: 'This is going to take it to an extra level'
A total 165 building consents worth nearly $94m were issued in December.
Bay's export success a 'saviour' after Covid-19
And a new report suggests the region will continue to be a top performer.
US expats in the Bay fear repercussions of impeachment
Some say the impeachment of Donald Trump is something that needs to happen.
Letters to the editor: Calgary's rubbish system similar but more costly
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Terrifying': Car smashes into woman's house, destroys bathroom
'Unbelievable' no one was seriously hurt.
Loss of $255k in one month: Covid-19 impact on Tauranga's parking revealed
Parking revenue is down but business for some retailers is up.
'What the hell is wrong with this town': Refuge reports horrific abuse
The question comes after domestic violence callouts increased over the holiday period.
Report: Bay of Plenty strong performer in wake of Covid-19
Things are looking up for the Bay of Plenty, especially in you're in the kiwifruit sector.