Free bus fares could be axed after Government pulls funding
The council’s public transport committee discussed its options.
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The OnDemand vans will not follow set routes.
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'Expensive flop': $75k in public funding for app downloaded 2200 times
Authorities say the ratepayer-funded project is worthwhile and feedback has been good.
Bomb squad disposes of items from imported firearms shipment
A Tauranga building was evacuated after a 'potential explosive threat' was discovered.
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NZTA says a full closure was safer for their crews and road users.
New stadium to be delivered in stages and construction pushed back
Budget restraints have been caused by the need to improve water infrastructure.
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Building evacuated after discovery of 'potential explosive threat'
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'A nightmare': Mother of Tauranga doctor who disappeared two years ago speaks out
'We still have no news' his mother Karen Holland said today.
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'You wander around the grave sites wondering how people can do this to other people.'
'Absolutely horrified': Six-storey $100m-plus Mount retirement village under fire
Neighbours feel 'blindsided' and claim they initially understood it would be 9m high.
Closing Pāpāmoa GP clinic to reopen by June under new ownership
Its offering includes virtual appointments with an average wait time of 2.4 hours.
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However, the school is defending its spending.
'Absolutely not viable anymore': GP clinic serving 6000 patients to close
The owner says closing site was a difficult decision after it lost 'quite a few' GPs.
Council backs down on ‘cash-grab’ sports fees
'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'
Overnight road closures coming up on Tauranga highway
Road users will be detoured via SH2 while works take place.
'Huge impact': Bottle-O owner 'angry' and 'frustrated' after ram-raid
Police are investigating a ram-raid burglary at the Bottle-O Te Puke store
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Tauranga Boys’ College spends more than $11k on 'PR spin' in historical sexual abuse case
The school says such 'complex' cases require specialist advice to protect all involved.
Tauranga ratepayers face 15.8 per cent rates hike, Cameron Rd works delayed
Homeowners face paying another 11.1 per cent on average.
Boy with 'crippling disability' denied rehab after five-hour brain surgery
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Police probe incident at Tauranga college, deputy principal describes 'scuffle'
Staff intervene after trio come to college wanting to 'confront' student.
Not enough cash: Major city projects delayed amid three waters woes
It comes as Tauranga's council grapples with 'budget limitations'.
'Perfect sense': $147m hotel and conference centre poised for CBD
The council says the project could be worth $58.8m in benefits to the city.
Pāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf Festival
Pauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.
Controversial road-pricing project scrapped after public backlash
The idea to toll many main arterial routes was labelled “ludicrous” and "unfair".
200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime
'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'