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Wheels up for Mount Maunganui skatepark
The council has signed off plans for a $3.6m destination skatepark.
Tauranga’s population is booming, but why? City's residents explain why they've moved
Tauranga's population is ballooning rapidly, but who exactly is moving here and why?
Settled Bay of Plenty weather expected this week - but a cyclone threat looms
The earliest the next tropical cyclone is expected to develop is over the weekend.
Juicy Fest refund delays: 'We mucked up and I sincerely apologise for that'
Promoter says refunds should be made within two days.
'Covered in rubble': Family loses $50K worth of items two weeks after cancer diagnosis
The family has still not been able to return home after the landslip.
'Proud to be a New Zealander' at Waitangi Day festival
Thousands descended on Historic Village to commemorate Waitangi Day.
Crash in Tauranga at Cameron Rd and 15th Ave intersection
Emergency Services are on the scene.
Two men charged with aggravated robbery of Bethlehem business
Two people accused of armed robbery of Bethlehem spa therapy business.
Ngahi Bidois: Sharing the fruit of the knowledge tree
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Letters to the editor: New Zealand history was taught in schools
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Mike Dawson on the 'massive undertaking' skiing 1000km across Antarctica
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'Insects will go nuts': Creepy crawlies expected to emerge after wet weather
Pest exterminators: 'We are standing by for an influx of calls.'
Probation service fails device check on released killer
Monica Cantwell's rapist and murderer's life free in society revealed.
Maungatapu landslide: More slips loom for Tauranga as authorities brace for more rain
The council says clean-up will start once forecasted heavy rain passes.
'Flying off the pallets': 1500 sandbags distributed amid heavy rain warning
The sandbags were on offer to anyone who felt they needed to protect their property.
Trial date set for eight people accused of murdering Mitchell Te Kani
Seven men and a woman are accused of murdering the Tauranga man last year.
The 'accessible minister': New Education Minister's goals and focus
Tauranga-based list MP Jan Tinetti has been named the new Education Minister.
Letters to the editor: Support the Tauranga Domain hands-off campaign
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say in our letters to the editor.
'Danger': Tauranga Domain closed after slips and damaged grounds
Field usually used for cricket and rugby is now a pit of mud scarred by heavy vehicles.
Live: Red warning for BoP and Coromandel, further rain expected
MetService upgraded the warning to red this afternoon for parts of the Bay of Plenty.
Subscribers weigh in on Hipkins' chance to prove his differences as a leader
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'It's just colossal': Flood damage to Waimarino estimated to be $90k
The adventure park became submerged by metre-deep water in the floods.
Plumbers share advice on how to protect your home from flooding
It's not unusual to find tennis balls or children's toys blocking up drains, plumbers say.
'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alert
MetService says the rainfall expected tomorrow has the potential to bring 'severe impact'.
SH2 closed in Karangahake Gorge, more bad weather on the way.
It comes as a severe weather warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty tomorrow.
Te Puke bridge: Temporary bridge set to be installed
About 30 properties upstream from the bridge have been impacted.
'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alert
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.
Train track closure could cause 'serious problems' for logging industry
KiwiRail says high water levels are impeding the investigation and track assessment.
A 'complete write-off': Family’s belongings, car left ‘submerged’ after flooding
“At about 1am, it was turning into a lake.”
'Lucky to get out alive': Family escape from home after mudslide hits
“We are still trying to get our head around what happens next.”
'The bridge has gone': About 30 properties affected after bridge washes out
The council is working to establish a possible emergency access track.