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Ten-point plan: What business heavyweights in fast-growing city want from the Govt
Forum 'seriously worried' about constraints on New Zealand's largest port.

Man posed as doctor, courier to steal thousands in groceries and products
Whaiora Galvin's ruse spanned a year and two regions.

Teen charged with $630k mall jewellery store robbery appears in court
A man is accused of robbing Michael Hill Jewellers Bayfair of jewellery worth $630,000.

Housing and transport: Robertson attends new forum launch in Tauranga
The forum was attended by Finance Minister Grant Robertson.

The Premium Debate: Flyover hopelessly late, over budget, and an eyesore
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Suspected firearm sighting prompts armed police callout
Armed police were seen on a Hairini street.

'Changed the whole vibe in our house': Free autism course in Rotorua
A Rotorua mother says the course has allowed her to meet parents in a similar position.

'Supporting them as much as we can': Mount RSA donates $18k to cyclone relief
Earlier this month, Red Cross granted $1 million to the Hawke's Bay Disaster Relief Trust.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on businesses and our relationship with China
OPINION: Readers have their say.

'At last': Final bridge in $262m State Highway 2 project to open
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'

Councils to lose millions in 'better off' funding
City council gets almost $36m less while the district council will receive almost $16m.

Final Bayfair flyover bridge to open this month
The flyover will open in a temporary configuration.

'Piercing scream': Woman and dog frightened to go for walks after attacks
Two pitbulls knocked a 76-year-old down before biting her and mauling her dog.

Fit, 29, non-drinker, non-smoker: Woman's plea after losing partner to cancer
What the signs are, how to look after yourself and what to do.

'Lives changed forever': Seven dead on roads in past 12 hours, police urge safe driving
The latest fatality took place in Ngongotahā after a motorcyclist and vehicle collided.

Jo Raphael: Grow some vegetables to shrink the cost of living
OPINION: It’s good to know there are people out there ready to help others.

The Prem Debate: Govt the big spender driving inflation
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'It's time to give back': Cancer survivor cycling 500km for charity
Jo Mather and her partner are travelling to the South Island for the challenge.

'Embarrassed': Teens blackmailed over intimate pictures
Police warn: "Never send pictures of this nature to someone you have met on the internet."

Man arrested after allegedly assaulting store worker in Tauranga
The man is due to appear in Tauranga District Court on Monday, April 17.

Review: Tauranga’s Jekyll & Hyde The Musical a feast for the ears
Review: Tauranga Musical Theatre's 'Jekyll & Hyde The Musical' is a feast for the ears.

Secret venue for Tauranga Stop Co-Governance Tour meeting after 'impossible' security rules
The tour had previously secured two venues, but these are now no longer.

'Tremendously difficult': Career experts share what to do if facing redundancy
'It is quite important to act sooner rather than later.'

How to save money: Meet people growing their own food - and learn how you can too
Your guide to growing your own fruit and vegetables.

Sir Paul Adams, Ted Manson: Raised in state houses, billion-dollar sales success
What can we learn from them? What is their new direction these days?

Police arrest woman caught spray painting cars on Cameron Rd
Police received the initial report around 2pm.

National, Labour open candidate nominations for Bay of Plenty seat
Todd Muller is retiring after nine years in politics.

Lotto winning couple answer life-changing call on mountaintop
“It was a surreal moment. We were physically shaking.”

Bay of Plenty Times and journalist up for major award
The newsroom is a finalist in this year's Voyager Media Awards.