Is opening for Queen's Birthday worth it?
Extra costs of public holiday trade is putting businesses off opening this weekend.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromTauranga
Plummeting numbers prompt call for free school buses
"Things like that would be a real assistance to our community."
Proposed $75 million Omokoroa town centre met with mixed reactions
Cafes, shops and offices would be part of staged development.
From lavish parties to a prison cell: Head Hunters' $1m man jailed for 12 years
Head Hunter boasted of making $10,000 every day from meth. Now he's going to prison.
John Tamihere: National 'pushing Māori' away
But Māori Party co-leader says they won't rule out working with the party.
'Most New Zealanders are unemployed but they don't know it yet'
Todd Muller joins Apata's Kaimai shed yearbook.
Air NZ add more flights to Tauranga for long weekend
More Air New Zealand planes will be on the tarmac at Tauranga Airport this weekend.
'What is needed right now to get city moving': Farmers building back on track
Those behind the project are confident the development will be completed in 2021
Local Focus: Kiwis rediscovering the joys of campgrounds
Big turnout expected for Queen's Birthday weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Our Place, 10 other services, on council chopping block
NYE fireworks, tropical display house and CBD hanging baskets also at defunding risk.
Local Focus: Kiwis rediscovering the joys of campgrounds
Big turnout expected for Queen’s Birthday weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Butterflies' for $333K Tauranga Lotto player
'I thought 'sweet, about thirty bucks, that's a nice little win'.'
Tauranga one of few councils to claim wage subsidy - what it got
Three of Tauranga's council-controlled organisations have also claimed the subsidy.
Body on a boat: Manslaughter accused named
Name suppression lapses for builder charged with manslaughter.
To the maimai, to the pond! Duck shooting season underway
Duck hunting enthusiasts were finally able to head out at the weekend.
Partnerships key for business survival
Comment: Matt Cowley explains why relationships are needed now more than ever.
School pupils, whānau resilient after eight weeks at home
Teacher Sandy Bornholdt said "it wasn't 'just in case' learning it was 'just in time'".
Western Bay mayor takes councils to task over delay for bus shelters
"I've built dairy factories in less time it has taken us to do this."
Alert level 2: Busy roads mean more danger
There have been two fatal accidents in Bay of Plenty in as many weeks.
Pāpāmoa planting protest: Wairākei work halts, council to re-consult
Council admits consultation flaws, but tangata whenua leaders back process.
Ousted National leader Simon Bridges reveals plans and disappointment
Ousted former leader of National Simon Bridges reveals what's next.
The future of Covid assessment centres and those who made it happen
"It's a great example of the community coming together."
Printing company makes giant board games for families
The Mount Maunganui company is reducing their waste and giving to those in need.
Bridges reveals silver lining to losing Nats leadership
Comments come as new leader Todd Muller reveals caucus line-up.
Jo Raphael: PM's actions show zero tolerance for Covid-19
COMMENT: Covid-19 response shows stark differences between NZ and other countries.
Meeting walk-out: City council admits rule blunder
Mistake raises possible legal risk.
Construction slump a 'huge opportunity' for first-home buyers
But there's a key catch, says one of Tauranga's leading developers.
Volunteers supply more than 1600 face masks for Tauranga
Thirty volunteers played their part in keeping essential workers safe.
Tauranga Lotto player wins $333,333
The winning Tauranga ticket was sold on MyLotto.
Make Matariki a public holiday, says advocate
Celebrating Matariki as a public holiday will better educate Kiwis of its significance.
The Head Hunter who made $1 million in three years
Bucket of drugs and cash buried in sand dunes of popular Bay of Plenty beach.
People 'too casual' about social distancing rules
Social distancing rules are being flouted.
Monica Cantwell killer fails in bid for freedom, again
The parole board deemed Charles John Coulam "an undue risk".