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Revealed: What sweeteners desperate tenants are offering landlords
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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
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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.
Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren
Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.
Top 10! Local relic makes waves on Trade Me
Kelly Tarlton's shark bus and a DIY Tesla Cybertruck also feature.
Mouldy sofas, urine-covered goods: Charity stores take hit from dumping
"People are seeing us an alternate option to the dump."
New in town? Riverbug rafting and motortrikes in Tauranga
The sun, sand and surf are still there, but there are many new reasons to visit.
Delays expected for State Highway 2 resurfacing works
Delays are expected and motorists are advised to take care.
'Enough is enough': Excessive dumping, thefts close community food stall
'We were just trying to do something good.'
Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off
The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.
As summer holidays wrap up, tourism operators are bracing for the unknown
Souvenir shop owner: "It's pretty much how it used to be before cruise ships."
Sick tramper rescued near Waihī Beach
Police were called to a "search and rescue incident" at Orokawa Scenic reserve about 2pm.
Tauranga kiwifruit contractor faces exploitation charges
Exploitation case the result of joint efforts between agencies.
Humanity over money: Taxpayers foot bill for foreigners' hospital debts
'I could have died there because I could not get access to meds.'
'The system can't clear itself': Tauranga roads operating beyond capacity despite major plans
"If we don't do something these delays will just get longer."
Katikati's Avocado Food and Wine Festival brings in thousands
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