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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Tenants' behaviour needs a code of conduct
Intensification in our towns and cities will change our residential settings.
'Really good news': Number of Bay students leaving school early drops
In 2020 86 students in the Bay of Plenty were granted an Early Leaving Exemption.
'Dignity': Bridges praised for supporting new leader Luxon
National identities in Bay react to Simon Bridges' withdrawal from the leadership race.
'A retro revival': How vinyl has made a comeback for all generations
It's not just older folk who enjoy crate digging, but school kids too.
Four new Covid cases in Bay; Kmart, Farmers among locations of interest
More cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed.
'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'
'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.
Four new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty
Updated case numbers and locations of interest for the Bay of Plenty and Lakes
Constable had sex with women he picked up on the beat
Officer resigned before employment investigation was finished.
Jo Raphael: There's a light at the end of the tunnel for Kiwis to fly home
OPINION: It's about time a plan was in place to open our borders.
'I went off like a rocket': Tauranga couple win $10.3 million
A Tauranga couple has ten million reasons to celebrate after winning Lotto.
Vaccine verifier app goes live, Govt warns there'll be glitches
Businesses will be able to download an app that will verify their customers' vax status.
'Desperate act of self-defence' or 'murderous intent'? Murder trial begins
Defendant accused of murdering one man and disfiguring another.
New locations of interest in our region - people told to self-isolate
The Ministry of Health released new locations of interest at 8am today.
Traffic light system move within days of November 29: PM
After almost 100 days, Auckland is set to see restrictions eased next week.
Rob Rattenbury: The freedom of choice to be selfish
OPINION: Most of these people just do not like being told what to do.
Jo Raphael: Give generously to those who need it
OPINION: It's time to look ahead - Christmas is coming - Covid-19 be damned.
New BOP cases, two in Rotorua, staff at Tauranga Hospital stood down after exposure
More cases are being detected in Bay of Plenty
Pampurred cats check in and out in luxury
Many cats stay in luxe accommodation any time their fur parents head away.
Jo Raphael: Covid is here, the urgency is real
OPINION: Vigilance is more important than ever now that Covid has arrived in our patch.
Dawn Picken: Thanks to the silent majority
We need to recognise people who are trying to do the right thing each day.
Lisa Carrington wins top accolade at sports awards night
The Bay's top sportspeople are recognised in sports awards night.
Covid cases in Tauranga, Mount: Where to get tested
There are two Covid-19 community cases in the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
Protest motorcade makes its way down TEL
Protesters hold up traffic in Tauranga's Eastern Link.
Protest group set to gridlock Tauranga
Tauranga is set to be gridlocked by a protest group.
'Life was getting sucked out of them': Covid survivor's 'brutal' ICU ordeal
Andrew Leota could only watch and breathe as Covid-19 killed people next to him.
Jo Raphael: Stop likening NZ to Nazi Germany
OPINION: We don't have it as bad as Anne Frank did.
The organisation helping to vaccinate our gang members
The group says it has the potential to reach up to 4500 vulnerable community members.
Rugby, cricket, teacher: Who's the latest Black Clash player?
The game is set for January 22, and tickets are expected to sell out before Christmas.
Covid 19: Inside a Bay anti-mandate protest
There were divided opinions among the protesters - but they had a common goal.
Jo Raphael: One night of fireworks is not worth the hassle
OPINION: Let's bin fireworks sales and concentrate on big public displays.
Rob Rattenbury: The arts give us welcome distractions to make us smile
OPINION: Let's hope young artists can access funds to help establish themselves.