Commissioner on Tauranga's crisis point - 'It's worse than I thought'
City commissioners grapple with the reality they are tasked with fixing.
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Controversial city councillor under fire over byelection bid
Andrew Hollis says he has already received a lot of support for his campaign.
City in 'crisis': Commissioners warned of 5000-house deficit in next decade
"We are behind, there are no two ways about it."
Hello future district: We have a plan says Western Bay Council
But more help is needed from the community for the finalisation of the Long-term Plan.
Mount parents plead for schoolchildren's safety on busy road
Community pay "huge price" for 30 minutes of marginally better traffic flow, say parents.
Investment needed to cope with population growth
The Long-term Plan 2021-31 aims to address problems caused by the city's rapid growth.
Tauranga City Council commission decision: $3.5m tipped for Omanawa Falls project
The meeting is the second for the commissioners since they were appointed last month.
'Not a lot of hope': Children with developmental issues being left 'damaged' by education system
"Our education system is not quite catering for them."
CYFS should have checked Baby Royal within 24 hrs - weeks later, he was dead
CYFS report says social workers should have seen 'vulnerable' baby within 24 to 48 hours.
Motorbike crash at Pukehina closes part of State Highway 2
Motorists are asked to avoid the area until the road is clear.
Dawn Picken: It's not cancel culture, it's progress
OPINION: It's only cancel culture when you don't like the change, Dawn Picken writes.
Four arrested after Bay of Plenty car thefts
Police say they are still seeking other people in relation to the offending.
More people reading the Bay of Plenty Times, new figures show.
The paper's weekly readership sits at 76,000.
Religious vandalism of pride celebration sign 'appalling'
"I was lost for words at how thoughtless people could be."
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
Hot temperatures and downpours: Autumn weather to be a mixed bag in the Bay
The Bay of Plenty could expect more "variable conditions" as autumn hits.
Cyclists plead for urgency in Totara St safety upgrade
But council officials say they are moving "as fast as possible".
More schools join free lunch programme
Education Minister made an announcement but couldn't avoid Covid-19 spotlight.
Youth cancer survival rates increased - but less likely if you live in a region
Haley Thomas can't wait to turn 30. She didn't think she'd live that long.
Candidates for Western Bay of Plenty byelection named
The byelection will be held on April 30.
Hipkins in Tauranga: More schools join free lunch programme
Hipkins was at Welcome Bay School.
'Very challenging': $45m Cameron Rd project hits hurdles, concerns raised
Big changes are expected as part of an upgrade to Tauranga's Cameron Rd.
Jo Raphael: Aucklanders who escape lockdown are putting us at risk
OPINION: We all have a right to feel angry.
Armed offenders squad spotted in Mount Maunganui
A large police presence has been reported on Ex
Widow's fight for Pāpāmoa emergency medical centre close to achieved
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
But the call has met resistance from regional leaders who say it's 'premature'.
Business digest: Kiwi Airbnb guests look to the regions
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Jo Raphael: Our child poverty shame is letting us down
OPINION: Are we really the best country in the world to be a child?
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.