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Jo Raphael: Roading upgrades need blue sky thinking
OPINION: Safety and population growth should both be considered when upgrading roads.
Rates-funded rubbish collection, Māori ward, STV decisions challenged
The move comes days after the council was criticised for U-turn decisions.
University's $13m 'seaweed nursery' up and running
'We're exploring ways of using sea lettuce to develop food and agricultural products.'
Samantha Motion: Yes, our region is beautiful - but it can be deadly
Opinion: Recent water tragedies and mishaps in the Bay of Plenty should be a reminder.
Local Focus: Second-hand 'Bike Drive' a huge success
Wheelie good initiative gives kids bikes for Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Icing on the cake! Hundreds of desserts donated to foodbank
The sweet treats were made by Melba Elite Foods.
Letters: Prisoners could be answer to labour shortage
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Top Bay men's sevens players to face off against next generation
NZ Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw says selectors did fantastic job unearthing potential stars.
Councillors to meet privately after deferring decision on conflict report
The meeting is not public and not every elected member will be there.
Tauranga city leaders green light Totara St plans after 'shameful' lashing
The decision will affect one of Tauranga's most popular commuting routes.
Beach death: 10 people try for 35 minutes to revive man
A man in his 70s died at Waihi Beach despite efforts to resuscitate him.
Nine things the council wants you to know about its plans for Totara St
Tauranga City Council staff explain the changes to the Totara St safety upgrade.
Videos show defendant befriending young girls to do sexual acts
Laken Rose is defending 61 child sex act charges.
'A very dark journey' - Todd Muller opens up about his mental health
Five days into his new role as National Party leader, Todd Muller burst into tears.
Tauranga City Council told to prevent 'train wreck'
Observations included that the "battle for the mayoralty never ended".
Mongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealing
President of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.
Kristin Macfarlane: Who are the ignorant people flushing wipes down the toilet?
Opinion: Say it with me: Wet wipes do not get flushed down the toilet.
Crown manager recommended for warring council
"Battle for mayoralty never ended", observers note.
Counselling referrals spike 200 per cent since lockdown
Referral since lockdown are up by 200 per cent.
Katchafire, Sons of Zion to perform summer roadie tour
'New Zealanders love outdoor concerts, it's part of our culture.'
Sudden death play-off for Tauranga school in bid to reign supreme quizzers
The Tauranga school came very close to winning.
Tauranga university staff take pay cut for students facing 'hardship'
Some students were choosing courses in line with job opportunities in a post-Covid world.
'It threw me on the ground' How a stroke has changed one man's life
The number of people suffering strokes in the Bay of Plenty is expected to soar.
Bay of Plenty gift-giving business to benefit struggling tourism operators
The new Kiwi start-up aimed to boost the New Zealand tourism industry.
'Spectacular views': Luxury five-storey apartment development planned for CBD
Luxridge Apartments, with a focus on luxury, planned for Selwyn St.
Hot property: 32 luxury apartments planned for Tauranga CBD
The Vantage development will include a new six-storey mixed-use apartment building.
Trans Pride in the Park to celebrate resilience
It will include businesses, performance artists, musicians, poets and arts and crafts.
Tauranga police appeal for sightings of Papamoa Beach surfer
Emergency services searched the area until midnight.
$8.4m Totara St safety revamp will cause longer queues
Big changes are planned for the lethal but very popular commuter and trucking route.
Arrest after Tauranga road worker injured
A 27-year-old man is due to appear in court on Thursday.
Shoppers urged to buy now for Christmas as delays on goods from overseas
Experts are predicting some goods will be in short supply.
Cracker start! $10K raised for foodbank in first week
Manager Nicki Goodwin says it's a good start towards the $120,000 they need for food.
'Biggest challenge we've had': Tauranga faces $2b funding hole
Senior council staff tight-lipped on what it might mean for rates.