More schools join free lunch programme
Education Minister made an announcement but couldn't avoid Covid-19 spotlight.
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Big changes are expected as part of an upgrade to Tauranga's Cameron Rd.
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Armed offenders squad spotted in Mount Maunganui
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The health committee has given its recommendations to the DHB who are now in discussion.
National Jazz Festival gets back in swing at Easter
The 58th Tauranga festival has an 'awesome' line-up of talent, manager Mark Anderson says.
Letters to the editor: Council needs to sort out Omanawa Falls
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Former Tauranga mayor's plea to commissioners: Merge councils to pay for infrastructure
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Business digest: Kiwi Airbnb guests look to the regions
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Jo Raphael: Our child poverty shame is letting us down
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OneRoof reveals best and worst performing suburbs post lockdown
Real estate agents say demand is being felt in all suburbs.
Covid 19: Bay of Plenty business leaders and owners reeling
Hospitality and tourism businesses will be hardest hit by the change to alert level 2.
Local Focus: Meet Tauranga's new boss
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Bay business leader: Move to alert level 2 'soul destroying'
The Bay of Plenty is back to alert level two Covid-19 restrictions, Auckland at level 3.
Green living: Sustainable Backyards back for March
A month-long calendar of events is being held for Envirohub's Sustainable Backyards.
Keeping it clean: Cleaning pros spill the tea on going rates, value for money and expectations
An increasing number of time-poor families are calling in domestic house cleaners.
Crime increase prompts call for stronger police presence
An increase in property crime in Welcome Bay has sparked calls for extra police resources.
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Claire Trevett: What's eating Simon Bridges?
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'Utterly offensive': Seymour taken to task on apartheid comparison
Act's David Seymour compared the new Māori ward legislation to apartheid in South Africa.
Green light for new ratepayers group: 'So we can have a voice'
The Lakes residents will now have a unified voice.
Bargain hunting: Tauranga Rotary Book Sale offers 'huge variety'
The annual Rotary Tauranga book sale is on from March 5-7.
'Easy money': Unlocked cars targeted as property thefts surge
Police say there has been an upswing in property theft from cars in the past six months.
Shuffle-up set for Pāpāmoa to Mount Maunganui enrolment zone
School zoning is set to change in the Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui area.
'We didn't want to rush': Papamoa Surf Club just months from completion
It is hoped the club would be fully complete and operational by mid-March.
Locals want 'frustrating' visitors to closed Ōmanawa Falls trespassed
Dozens of people are continuing to enter Omanawa Falls park despite the danger.
Motorcyclist killed in Mount Maunganui crash named
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Pet food maker apologises to community after court issues second fine
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McLaren Falls Rd murder accused identity remains suppressed
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Letters: An exciting time for arts in Tauranga
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