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Rates relief: commissioners question proposed new rules

The commissioners expressed concerns around equity while debating rates remission policy.

Seventeen schools in Bay of Plenty manage Covid-19 cases

A Tauranga school will continue to learn off-site this week due to an increase in cases.

'Shut the doors': Tauranga businesses fear impact on staff as Omicron spreads

One business said losing staff to sickness would put 'a huge strain' on it.

Power cuts: Farmers can't milk cows, orchards damaged by winds

Powerco cannot say when they can reconnect power to thousands of customers.

Subscriber views on Tauranga council costs, Rainbow Springs' potential closure

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'Huge disruption': Power still out, businesses affected after Dovi

Thousands were impacted by power cuts across Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty.

'Crazy', 'confusing': New, four-month cul de sac trial approved for Links Ave

'We'd be ecstatic but the fact that the cul-de-sac is part of the deal, I'm ... confused.'

Cheques out, community grants in: High Court signs off on TECT restructure

Despite some opposition, the path is now clear for TECT to proceed with its restructuring.

Muffins, scones and cups of tea: Bay of Plenty leaders gobble almost $118k in a year

One council spent almost $40,000 on catering.

'Priceless': New hope for shrouded Tauranga heritage collection

Tauranga's history is largely stored out of sight, out of mind. But that could change.

Dawn Picken: A message for singles before V-day

OPINION: Some of us are giving Cupid a break this Valentine's Day.

Carmen Hall: Let's make period undies available in schools free

Poor access to period products can affect students' attendance and engagement at school.

'Incredible story of survival': Swimmer's brush with death, out-of-body experience

The 21-year-old was swimming alone at Omanu Beach when he had a seizure and passed out.

'Keep an eye on the African wildebeest': Sacked hospital worker to appeal latest ruling

Former hospital worker who kept patient records as proof of bullying fails high court bid

'Big boost in the Bay': DHB pushing for increase in booster vaccinations

Boosters will be made easily accessible all weekend through pop-ups and drive-throughs.

Local Focus: It's like MMA with swords

The Tauranga Titans are exponents of medieval armoured combat.

Letters: Time for a decision on Tauranga's election

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'Last ditch effort' to save playcentre has happy ending

Plans to move Mount Maunganui Playcentre to a new reserve have been approved.