Winner winner! Bay of Plenty events come out on top at awards night
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Omanawa Falls safe access construction to begin next year
There is currently no public access to the falls.
'Unresolved grief': Remembrance event for those unable to hold lockdown funerals
The event called the All Souls Service – A Time to Grieve is on Sunday at 9am
'Never truly leaves you': Lead investigator in murder still seeking clues
Judy Yorke disappeared from a party at a Matapihi packhouse in 1992.
Blind and deaf woman, 79, still plays multiple instruments
The 79-year-old Tauranga woman says there's a way around everything.
Tauranga marine scientist awarded $25,000 for estuary research
The ultimate goal is to restore estuaries, to restore the environment for the people.
Voters in the Bay of Plenty most decisive in the country
Four out of five of the votes were cast before election day.
Tinman Triathlon attracts elite field
The annual Tinman Triathlon is on November 8.
Jo Raphael: Long live weekend and holiday road trips around NZ
OPINION: Road trips can be an effective spreader of Covid-19.
Great start to spring on Tauranga's waters
Despite a good start to spring there are still safety messages for boaties to remember.
Tauranga dad injured in e-scooter crash lucky to be alive
Man rushed to hospital with a broken neck, spine and cracked ribs.
'We love you' - Bon voyage to Tauranga's adopted hero
The money will go towards Spirit of New Zealand scholarships for children in foster care.
Samantha Motion: We've bin had - why a good move got bad reviews
OPINION: There's a lesson for councils in the public reaction to waste collection changes.
Instant death: The man who shot his 'best friend' in the face
'He did not realise the shotgun was loaded... before he pulled the trigger'.
New government model 'prototype' idea rings mayors' alarm bells
Local first or regional front? Mayoral forum debates how to approach new Govt.
Connor sailing a figure 8 for NZ's foster children
The American woman has been stuck due to Covid but is turning her lemons to lemonade.
Maketū murder accused showed 'unreal' aggression, chewed through spit mask
Murder accused Aaron Izett showed 'unreal' strength during his arrest, a witness says.
Witness: Murder accused's odd behaviour had 'ramped up'
Several Maketū residents have described a murder accused's conduct as 'erratic' and 'odd'.
'Exceptionally busy summer': Labour weekend to kick off busy Mount season
People were getting out to make the most of the long weekend!
Kelly Makiha: Do we have enough beds left for long weekend visitors?
OPINION: And for those who do come here, we need to make them welcome.
Clark and Gattung to support Cambodia trust fundraiser
The former prime minister and former Telecom CEO will speak about a post-Covid world.
Kobe Bryant & NZ's team of 5 million - what they have in common
And the tournament celebrates 10 years this weekend.
'Sorry, wrong court case': Failed developer told off by judge
Cancian defended himself in the civil court case heard in the High Court at Tauranga.
Group launched to eliminate chid poverty in Western Bay
"Children's issues are often overlooked, but we have unidentified poverty in this area."
Saving the whales: Stranding shows trained volunteers vital
Bay of Plenty strandings have included Gray's beaked, pygmy sperm and orca whale species.
Architecture awards: Who came out on top?
The 2020 Bay of Plenty ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards have been announced.
Who is moving home to Tauranga from overseas?
From April to August, 170 people came to Tauranga intending to stay for a year or more.
Jo Raphael: We must plug the border gaps
OPINION: Why haven't we been focused on ports?
Bay pie legend now king of the sausage roll
Judges were looking for a traditional sausage roll of specific weight and length.
'Forgotten' suburb Greerton left to manage council's 'stuff up'
"We are feeling a bit forgotten about" - locals feel traffic congestion is being ignored.
Coffee cart stolen and ransacked
"That's a part of your business, it's your livelihood, so without it you've got nothing."
Family tried to take slain toddler from murder accused, court hears
The great grandparents of a child killed in Maketū say they had concerns for her welfare.