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Garry Webber - Buy Local must be our new catchcry
NZME has launched GO LOCAL! to encourage people to buy and support local.
Hanging out for takeout? Be safe and spread your support around
COMMENT: Showing respect also important.
GO LOCAL! Professional golfer turns grocery assistant through Covid-19
No golf course, no golf. No golf, no income.
Tauranga couple take lockdown walks to the next level
When alert level 4 came in, all things party-based "ground to a halt".
SH2 between Waihī and Paeroa reopens after stock truck crash
Between 10 to 15 cows were in the river, while others were still trapped in the truck.
Overnight highway resealing to start in Bethlehem
The works will be completed overnight from May 2 to May 7, between 6pm and 6am.
'Massive workload' for building inspectors
"We really have our work cut out for us," compliance manager Barbara Dempsey said.
Te Puke workers' final test results negative
The Bay of Plenty DHB has also relaxed its visiting policy under Covid-19 alert level 3.
Tenby Powell - Our local businesses need our communities to support them
NZME has today launched GO LOCAL! to encourage people to buy and support local.
Website launched to help Bay businesses keep afloat
"Greater use of digital marketing is likely to be the 'new normal'."
'Not expecting this': Man's beloved guitars returned
Guitarist 'so happy' at return of his beloved 'friends'.
One Year On: A look back at best of Bay's premium journalism
A year after digital subscriptions launched we highlight some of our best premium content.
GO LOCAL! NZME regional titles launch support-local campaign
Initiative calls on people to support local businesses.
Motiti Protection Areas approved
The decision directs Bay of Plenty Regional Council to implement new rules.
Tauranga firearms offender avoids prison term
A Tauranga man has avoided a jail sentence for firearm and ammunition charges.
Guitars stolen from Mount Maunganui property in broad daylight
The man was devastated as both the guitars had "huge sentimental" value to him.
Rotorua men create Covid-19 testing video with big response
The pair headed down to Baypark last week to be tested after showing flu-like symptoms.
'Frustrating and needless': Ute gets stuck in sand on Pāpāmoa Beach
"It's just plain stupidity, especially in the middle of the day."
Local Focus: Sikh charity speads south from Takanini to Tauranga
12 tonnes of food each day donated to people in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Sikh charity spreads south from Takanini to Tauranga
12 tonnes of food each day donated to people in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Share beloved pets with the community
Enter your beloved pet in this year's Pet of the Year Bay of Plenty competition.
Tauranga's council might adopt its Annual Plan late - here's why
'The last four weeks have shown what was planned in that document is unlikely to occur.'
'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruption
In 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.
Covid 19 assessment centre launched in Katikati
A new Covid-19 assessment centre is set to open in Katikati this week..
Bay of Plenty highway projects resume
Road workers are back in action on projects stopped under level 4
Tauranga kicks into level 3 life
Tauranga McDonald's lovers began queuing for their Big Mac fix from 3am this morning.
'We need more financial assistance': says salon owner
Small businesses face closure if the Government doesn't give them more financial support.
Covid-19: Demand for food parcels in the Bay grows
The demand for food parcels in the Bay of Plenty has soared during the lockdown.
Your guide to what will change locally from today
Some things will change, but most local rules stay the same under level 3.
'Why weren't we warned?' White Island survivors sue cruise line
Australian survivors plan to sue to cruise line for failing to warn them of the danger.
Billboards to feature small business in free initiative to boost post-lockdown restart
Free ads with no strings attached for small businesses bouncing back from lockdown.
'It's been a very long 4 weeks': Bay businesses gear up to trade under alert level 3
Bay businesses prepared to resume work, but it won't be business as usual for many.