Concerns needy will start new year 'well behind the eight ball'
The concerns follow the close of Covid-19 Income Relief Payment applications.
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Coronavirus-inspired mountain biking tracks open
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Brookfield School Foodbank boxes bursting at the seams
The school wants to inspire others to jump on board the appeal.
Need a tenant? The Government will pay market rent for your house
The city has working poor who were living in cars, under hedges and couch surfing.
Bay's tragic weekend: Two deaths and woman critically hurt
Police are not saying how a woman in Kawerau is believed to have been critically injured.
'Silent killer': Fight over methyl bromide use escalates
'We should not have to fight this. This is a very harmful substance.'
Motorcyclist dead after Tauranga crash
One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Matapihi Rd.
Local residents react to Tenby Powell's resignation
Local community members react to mayor Tenby Powell's resignation.
Diabetes shock: I watched my boy's health deteriorate
OPINION: Type 1 diabetes is a cruel, fickle disease.
Dawn Picken: He'll be right: non-conformity is the new norm
OPINION: Why would we say hurtful things about people who don't conform to gender norms?
Tauranga CBD: From thriving centre to worst-case scenario
More businesses leave the area.
Letters to the editor: Do away with single-sex schools
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Tauranga mayor 'more sad than anything else' over resignation
Tenby Powell says council conflict is "like walking through a swamp with a heavy pack".
Samantha Motion: Nuclear option needed - replace city council
Opinion: Commissioners are a 'nuclear option' - and I say bombs away.
Sad day for the city: Bay leaders react to mayor's shock resignation
Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell announced his resignation at a public meeting.
Letters to the editor: Where will council money be spent?
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Tauranga City Council issues symptomatic of larger problem - expert
The issues plaguing Tauranga City Council aren't entirely the fault of elected members.
It's a no: Council decides not to hold trio of referendums
Fireworks have already erupted at a heated Tauranga City Council.
Tauranga dairy stars in new Air NZ video
The flights were given to children who rode the magic Christmas plane.
Population 'explosion': Rapid roll growth prompts $30m for new classrooms
One of the schools getting funding to expand hasn't even opened yet.
Rescuer's desperate swim: 80 metres 'felt like 800 metres'
A passerby who rescued a man at Waihi Beach says it's a tragedy he will not forget.
Concerns for elderly as BNZ exit leaves two Tauranga centres 'bankless'
'The banks don't want people, they want you to do everything online.'
Baypark Speedway starts Super Saloon car series this weekend
Southlander says Tauranga is the right place to accelerate a new era in speedway.
Letters to the editor: Council's reputation precedes it
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
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.