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Premium debate: Tauranga's $300m civic rebuild proposal
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Zizi Sparks: How is teaching not a critical service?
Opinion: Teachers deserve to have access to rapid testing.
'When can we return to normal?': Local MPs, residents on easing of vaccine mandates
Jacinda Ardern said Covid restrictions could start easing as early as next month.
Tauranga is NZ's 'worst-performing overall urban centre', says Minister
Wood's claim has been rejected by two former mayors.
Supply chain woes: How our ports are faring compared to Oz counterparts
'Soul destroying' Export company boss says its now losing customers due to shipping woes.
Bus driver staffing levels expected to reach 'crisis level' as cases increase
Tauranga bus services have temporarily moved to reduced weekend timetables.
Council investigation into Tauranga Harbour crash: Findings revealed
Tauranga's Maree Geary died in the Chapel St crash in December.
Local Focus: The blind women who bonded through surfing
Meet the best friends who surf together but have never seen each other.
Pay offer a 'huge insult', health workers say
Now the workers, including critical health staff, are planning to strike twice next month.
'Worst possible timing': Commercial rates set to rise again
But a housing sector leader says it's the "worst possible timing".
'People are running scared': Tourism in 'pseudo lockdown'
Government support package for struggling businesses won't be enough, says one operator
Jo Raphael: Dangerous, chaotic and filthy - protest needs to be shut down now
OPINION: Give us back our capital.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers have their say on Wellington protest editorial
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'The city has clearly died': $300m Tauranga civic rebuild cost floated
But some say the huge cost will be worth it.
'Significant' changes: Tauranga CBD buildings poised for sale
Money made from the potential sale could go towards funding the city's civic rebuild.
'Smack in the face': Principals call for rapid antigen tests for teachers
Some workers can avoid isolation requirements if they return daily rapid antigen tests.
Covid-19: Two thirds of Bay of Plenty DHB area boosted, Rats may soon be available
The average wait time for a Covid test result in the Bay of Plenty was three to five days.
Revealed: Millions spent on Tauranga wastewater clean ups but cartoon elephant helps
About $1m a year is spent cleaning up Tauranga's wastewater overflows.
'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the police
Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.
'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence
National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".
Public Health's warning Omicron will affect 'every part of our community'
But the medical officer of health said there had been 'much planning' in preparation.
$2.47m funding boost will help achieve 'best possible outcomes' for youth
The funding provides greater security for young people.
Transitional houses to be relocated for $22m pump station
The removal of the homes had been planned since the village's inception in 2017.
Megan Wilson: Why our local cafes, bars and restaurants need our support now more than ever
And why working from home has made me want to go out for food and drinks even more.
Premium debate: Subscriber views on raising the minimum wage
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Looming 'exodus': Tradies getting 30 per cent more pay in Aussie
Unvaccinated business owners are fleeing NZ to start up again overseas.
'Living in fear': Pregnant women face 'super stressful' battle to find midwives
The woman says she 'wouldn't wish the stress' of finding a midwife on anyone.
Pilot convicted for child porn offences
Pilot admits possessing, distributing and exporting child pornography.
'Hurting massively': Hospitality businesses struggling under red
Several cafes and restaurants were calling out for Government support.
Links Ave cul-de-sac trial labelled a 'sledgehammer'
The Links Ave trial will begin in March for a minimum of four months.
Childcare centre teacher tests positive for Covid
This is the third exposure at a BestStart centre in the past month.
'At least we're alive': Crew of stricken vessel rescued from Tauranga Harbour
The trimaran had flipped in the middle of a shipping channel, with a cargo ship due.
Howzat! Girls treated to cricket festival ahead of world cup
The day was a "roaring success".