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Wanted man arrested after 500m dash into the sea, say cops
Man to appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow after Pāpāmoa Beach arrest.
Free school buses for Tauranga students to continue
Tauranga school students get another year of free bus use.
'Pink' beach house sells for $3.15m - almost $1m above CV
The property had not been on the market in close to 50 years.
'Deserved': Bay Muslims react to mosque killer sentencing
Local Muslims say the Christchurch mosque terrorist's life sentence was justified.
Matakana Island proposal prompts encouraging level of interest
Consultation over a proposal to return part of Matakana Island to Māori continues.
Letters to the editor: Blase attitude to masks concerns
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'My integrity was impugned': Councillor lays complaint over Facebook post
The complaint was laid the day after an emergency meeting over tensions in the council.
Future of Tauranga's free school buses to be decided
The success of Tauranga's free school buses could be set to continue.
'Viciousness': Former Tauranga city councillor reveals extent of abuse
'When you are so publicly exposed you become very, very vulnerable.'
'Significant increase': Threats and abuse of Tauranga City Council staff soars
The number of abuse incidents on council workers has soared.
Worker at Port of Tauranga investigated over Covid-19 hoax
A worker at Port of Tauranga is facing possible disciplinary action over a Covid-19 hoax..
One person dead after two-vehicle crash in Katikati
Emergency services are at the scene of a fatal crash in Katikati.
Questions raised over isolation of ship workers at Port
It comes after a crew member flew into Auckland and was driven to Tauranga on day three.
'Times are changing': Māori ward move 'massive' for Tauranga
A challenge to the decision, however, is likely.
'Beautiful kind man': Ngāti Ranginui iwi leader Colin Bidois dies
Well-known Ngāti Ranginui iwi leader Colin Bidois has died.
'Enormous deficit': Bay of Plenty DHB blows the budget
However, the chief executive is optimistic a small surplus can be made in three years.
Impassioned pleas to save Tauranga avocado tree fail
The council has voted for the mature tree's destruction despite opposition.
Tauranga votes to establish Māori ward
A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.
Comment: We can't control Covid-19, but we can control our actions in our fight against it
COMMENT: Our mental, physical and economic health can't cope with a nationwide lockdown.
Tauranga wedding businesses face 'scary' unknowns
"I don't think anyone has come out lightly from the situation in the wedding industry."
'Shocked': Neighbours clash over 44-year-old avocado tree
Neighbours say the tree has supplied them with avocados for years.
Alert level 2 restrictions hit Bay hospitality and tourism hard
Alert level 2 restrictions will remain in place in the Bay of Plenty until further notice.
Say goodbye to the Bay's 'baddest' kitchen
Tiles popping off, and random pipes out of the wall help make the 'baddest' kitchen.
Police urge witnesses to fatal crash to come forward
One person died in the crash on State Highway 2.
'Gold dust': One of Mount's last beachfront sections sells
The section was subdivided into four lots and the beachfront lot has now sold.
No silver bullet for Tauranga's traffic woes, council told
A new taskforce to help alleviate the city's transport woes says there's plenty to do.
Revealed: Tauranga's worst Covid-19 rule breakers
Did you or anyone you know break Covid-19 restriction rules?
One dead, others injured in single vehicle crash
Four other passengers were medically checked but escaped without serious injury.
Car leaves road near Maungatapu Bridge
A car has ploughed off the Maungatapu Bridge, but the two occupants freed themselves.
Fire at a Welcome Bay property 'treated as suspicious'
The cause of a well-invovled vehicle which spread to a nearby house is being investigated.
'Unmanageable': Tauranga principal speaks out on Hamilton school's spectator controversy
"You just have to look at the practicality of the rules when judging a school."
'Crippling debt': Financial expert issues warning over financial disasters
The rising cost of living means it's impossible for some people to save.