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Racism in Tauranga? Māori leaders think so but not everyone agrees
Issue raised in city after George Floyd's death and worldwide protests.
Gang member who claims gang does good work loses security licence
Licensing authority sides with police.
'He was a great father': Son speaks of devastation after drink-driving tragedy
A drink-driver whose partner drowned after a road crash is sentenced.
Simultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operation
Six people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.
Tauranga's Michael Hill Jeweller shuts its doors
Michael Hill constantly reviewed the "profitability of all the stores in its network".
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre to reopen
Baycourt can begin progressively reopening aspects of the Tauranga venue.
Katikati community rally to support town's most vulnerable
The centre has brought in help ti "support their community and its changing needs".
Expert advice: Tauranga advisers share top tips for first home buyers
Low interest rates and looser loan-to-value restrictions - is it time to buy?
Jo Raphael: Unrelenting road toll means it's time to rethink everything
COMMENT: Change is needed because what we're doing now is not working.
'We were at war': How one Tauranga hotel saved dozens of jobs
'From a challenge, we have made an opportunity'.
$2 billion bonanza: Bay kiwifruit growers take lion's share of rewards
Results incredibly encouraging, says Zespri chairman.
'Lifeblood of our business': Bay companies save local jobs during crisis
Hundreds of small businesses avoid making workers redundant.
Letters: Council should focus on trees causing problems
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threat
He was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.
'Tragic accident': Popular teacher killed in 30km/h kitesurfing crash
Victim was safety conscious - but expert says oversights were a factor in accident.
Fatal crashes: Western Bay grim road toll climbs to 8 after SH29 crash
The road toll in the Western Bay police district this year has climbed to eight.
Pumped up: Cost for major Pāpāmoa project balloons
Nine houses for homeless to be removed to make way for new wastewater pump station.
Opinion: Armed Response trial aborted for good reasons
COMMENT: Armed police are not something the New Zealand public needs to feel safe.
Mount Maunganui home invasion robbery pair jailed
Victims still traumatised after gang pair targeted wrong house.
Matt Cowley: Building business capability the next step
COMMENT: I have no doubt that the Government's decisions saved many local jobs.
'We've been wronged': US White Island honeymooners seek damages
The honeymooners plan to seek damages from both the cruise line and the tour operators.
Youth job scheme to boost confidence, resilience, and capacity to achieve goals
The Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust has received a $717K grant.
Strong 2019/20 financial result for Zespri
Zespri's total operating revenue was more than $3 billion.
Western Bay Council gives $121,200
There is another $178,800 still to be allocated.
King beds and spa: Inside new multimillion-dollar superyacht
Forty local businesses involved in building luxury 90-tonne catamaran.
Bryan Gould: Government had temerity to stick to its guns
COMMENT: The only way we can limit economic damage is by stopping the virus in its tracks.
'People are more confident ... they're supporting music and we're thankful'
Artists and music industry excited to get back to work.
Felling of healthy trees 'vandalism', says neighbour
'This tree had given us great pleasure over the years.'
'Very angry': White Island survivor lashes out at authorities over rescue delays
Stephanie Browitt survived but her sister and father were among the 21 who died.
PM keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis
Jacinda Ardern is keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis who need jobs.
Kristin Macfarlane: How Covid-19 has had a positive impact
COMMENT: Welcome to level 1 - but please keep some of the habits you've picked up.
New sense of freedom as Tauranga settles into level 1
Today marks the start of alert level 1.