Wet and warm weather has council lagging on lawnmowing, turning 100yo trees to mulch
At least 30 trees were felled in Tauranga during Cyclone Gabrielle.
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'Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hour
The adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from April 1
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ChatGPT threatens language diversity in the age of AI
OPINION: Writing itself is a technology that can be used to further inequality.
Graffiti and tagging clean-up costs across Tauranga city revealed
Graffiti clean up costs revealed.
Lakes, beaches reopen after cyclone closures - swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People are urged to use beaches with lifeguards on duty and be wary of water quality.
Damaged water main in Pyes Pa repaired
A maintenance contractor is responding, the council says.
Larsen defends North Island Sprint Car title
Rain enforced delay leads to stronger field for North Island title
Tauranga Aero Club, former mayor, to fly in aid supplies to Hawke's Bay
The aero club will fly donations into Hawke's Bay as the region recovers from the cyclone.
Beaches and lakes reopen after cyclone closures, but swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.
Local Focus: ‘Tea is like art’
China Friendship Society invites Tauranga locals to learn about Chinese culture.
Blacks Caps v England: Teams honour storm victims, London fan makes epic journey to Tauranga
Excited spectators poured into Bay Oval for the day-night test.
Potential measles contacts from chartered bus urged to call Healthline 'immediately'
Possible contact with confirmed measles case on bus to and from Tauranga
Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up: Mauao reopens but council advises caution
Things will be 'starting to return to normal' for a lot of people in the Bay of Plenty.
Kiwifruit harvest kicks off in Pukehina despite curveballs
New Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off.
Two café staff isolating after measles case visited Tauranga businesses
An infected measles case visited Tauranga businesses - a reminder to get vaccinated.
Sperm whale to be reburied after cyclone compromises burial site
The dead whale came ashore in October.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Why the Bay of Plenty got off lightly
The Bay of Plenty dodged the most severe weather due to its geography.
Transport and housing 'huge' barriers for young job hunters
Some students have also chosen to work and support their families.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Power may not be restored to some this week, SH2 at Karangahake reopens
One school will remain closed on Wednesday due to tree damage.
'Dodged a bullet': Black Caps v England Bay Oval match to go ahead
The Black Caps are playing England in a day-night test at Bay Oval tomorrow
Bay of Plenty has highest rate nationally of young adults unemployed, not in education
The Salvation Army says young people are not benefiting from the "booming" job market.
Western Bay of Plenty assesses damage from Cyclone Gabrielle
'What’s really caused the issue here has been the storm surge.'
'I just held my baby and we ran': Tauranga family flees as tree crashes through roof
'Suddenly boom - within seconds the tree fell down'
Live: Multiple trees down, thousands without power, schools closed after Cyclone Gabrielle
Keep up to date with the latest on Cyclone Gabrielle's impact in the Bay of Plenty.
'Like being stranded on an island': No way out for Karangahake Gorge residents
Due to flooding there was no way out of the gorge in either direction.
Cyclone Gabrielle live: Thousands still without power in BoP, fallen trees block roads, schools closed
Latest on Cyclone Gabrielle in the region.
Bay of Plenty Times not delivered to homes due to blocked roads
No papers made it through.
'Bittersweet': Mixed emotions for shark scientist who tags newborn great white
The same week another shark had her satellite tag ripped off by a fishing line.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Main impact felt overnight
Forests, roads, parks and schools were closed as Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.
All you need to know about the BOP state of emergency
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.
Imported measles case visited Tauranga
The case is isolated at home and contact tracing under way.
BOP state of emergency: Civil Defence on alert as high tide approaches
The cyclone has been wreaking havoc across the top of the North Island on Monday.