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'Fed up': More Bella Vista costs revealed as ratepayers' bill continues to climb

The Bella Vista fallout continues to cost ratepayers with more costs expected.

Western Bay mayor presents support for Māori ward legislation

But support for the submission was not unanimous.

Principals welcome Govt plan to tackle period poverty

Already vulnerable girls suffer unnecessary anxiety and barriers to their education.

The long goodbye: How the pandemic is changing funerals

Is this how you would chose to have your funeral?

TECT to consult on structure changes

Trust has to change to protect the rebate in light of Trustpower review.

Matt Cowley: More robust contact-tracing could achieve more targeted lockdowns

OPINION: The lockdowns are very real for businesses.

Pedestrian hit by vehicle near Tauranga Girls' College

The incident was reported to police about 7.50am.

Leaders, businesses react as Bay of Plenty alert level lowered

The Prime Minister has today announced the way forward in terms of Covid-19 alert levels.

'Tone-deaf': Decision made to permanently silence Pāpāmoa fire siren despite 8000+ petition

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller labels decision 'arrogant in the extreme'.

Jo Raphael: Let's remove all barriers to Covid vaccinations

OPINION: Let's get our population immunised.

Schools' scholarship success despite lockdown disruptions

A number of Tauranga students were awarded New Zealand Scholarships.

Wild weather: Wind and rain on the way

A subtropical low moves southwards onto the north of the North Island.

Love is in the air as Valentine's Day looms

Local florists are under the pump as romantics make their Valentine's Day orders.

'A gift from God': How one organisation is saving lives

Big-hearted programme gives addicted, homeless and mentally unwell people a second chance.

Letters to the editor: Car registrations lacking in New Zealand

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

First images of $400m plasterboard facility as build begins

As developable land in Tauriko runs out, the need for a new highway connection grows.

Shark study sought: 'Things have changed now' says expert

Shark expert Riley Elliott wants to uncover what happens under the water near Bowentown.

Partner of Mongrel Mob Kawerau president jailed

Partners of the Kawerau chapter president and his son are sentenced for money laundering.