Commissioners can free parking trial, cost to rise to $21 a day
A free parking trial started due to Covid-19 will soon end.
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If approved, the new parking rates will come into effect on December 1.
'Ridiculous': Potholes blamed for popped tyres, damaged wheels, injured ankles
One Tauranga man has resorted to filling in 'horrible' potholes himself.
'Equity issue' as some rural patients face six-week wait to see a doctor
"In the next 10 years about 50 per cent of our GPs are set to retire."
Pothole claims: Drivers seek more than $4000 in compo for car damages
Drivers made claims after hitting potholes and damaging their tyres and exhausts.
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Ethan Broomhead, aged 18, died six years ago on August 31.
'Great experience and mana': New District Commander starts in the Bay of Plenty
Superintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.
Picnic tables and a gym: New pop-up park in Gate Pā
There are also free one-hour fitness sessions on offer.
'Inadequate': Pathlab temporarily closes two clinics in the Bay
The disruption is likely to continue for the rest of the year.
'Very special': Tennis teen looking forward to playing in front of home crowd
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'Rest in power': Tributes flow after popular Kiwi DJ dies from brain bleed
Friends, family and fans are mourning the loss of the Kiwi drum and bass pioneer.
Therapy can be fun: Art therapists share tips and tricks for looking after your mental health
"We use metaphors but it's all about the meaning behind the picture."
'Utterly devastated': Popular Kiwi DJ dies after brain bleed
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100 join waitlist for unopened medical centre in Pāpāmoa
"The growth rate in Pāpāmoa is huge so this will really help to serve the community."
Push to shift 20pc of commuters from cars to public transport in 10 years
BOPRC will decide today whether to adopt a regional transport plan with an ambitious goal.
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Man who allegedly threatened to kill PM on the run six months after arrest
Sivell was released on bail after an initial court appearance in March.
Chatting and problem-solving: The free mental health service anyone can use
One patient said the difference it had made in his life had been like "chalk and cheese".
Fire risk fears: Apartment owners, Argosy suing aluminium panel makers, suppliers
Claddings now mostly removed from buildings at centre of court case.
'Bloody cool': Orca make splash in Tauranga Harbour
The orca were seen swimming in the harbour near the Chapel St bridge.
Hundreds to visit region for National Bridge Congress
After a three-year gap the Congress returns but in a new location.
Bay businesses optimistic for summer after busy long weekend
The "amazing" long weekend made locals feel like summer had arrived.
Bigger venue named for Juicy Fest Tauranga
Nelly, Ne-Yo, Ja Rule and others headline the festival.
Mental health awareness week: How one father reclaimed his self-worth
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'We were delighted to have so many': Celebrating 100 years of Jaguars
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Bus passenger numbers drop more than 20 per cent as driver shortage plagues city
But work is being done to improve training, rewards and recognition for drivers.
Letters to the editor: There's an alternative to congestion charges
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Should cancer drugs be GST-free? Patient who has spent $200k to survive says yes
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Local Focus: Indigenous tattoos showcased in Bay
Indigenous artists descend on Whareroa Marae for a unique cultural tattoo showcase.
Water leak in Red Square repaired
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Air pollution, climate change and empty buses: What regional council candidates say
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