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'Good thing' or 'get rid of them'?: Future of Lime e-scooters in Tauranga to be decided

After a year-long trial, Lime's future in Tauranga will be decided by the city council.

Parents rush to get their 5 to 11-year-olds vaccinated

One child said getting the vaccine felt like a bee sting.

Tauranga records fourth hottest January temp, beaches still too dangerous to swim

The big waves are a combination of Cyclone Cody and the Tonga volcano eruption.

'We are so quiet nowadays': Hopes for a move to green traffic light setting

One cafe says it is serving just four or five customers per day.

'We not just survived but we thrived': Bay retail winners of New Year period

Bay of Plenty retail spending hit $57.6 million this holiday period, Worldline reports.

'Do not go into the water at all': Lifeguards on high alert after eruption

Beaches have been closed and multiple warnings issued, but people are swimming anyway.

Rob Rattenbury: Our waterways are beautiful but deadly

Opinion: Perhaps the state can take a big step towards reducing NZ's water-death toll.

'Significant sea swells': Mount Maunganui beach, Moturiki Island closed

"This closure is to ensure public safety."

Cyclone Cody, Tonga eruption: Metservice and Civil Defence warning extended in Bay

The Mauao base track has also been closed due to "strong and unpredictable surges"

Cyclone Cody: Campers and coastal communities brace for impact

Meanwhile some campers are less worried.

Wastewater spill: Test results declare area safe for swimming

The test results come after a wastewater spill on January 8.

Code brown: Poo problem plagues swimming spot for seven years

Health warnings have been reissued for key Bay swimming spots, including Kaiate Falls.

'One for all and all for one': How school leaders are navigating vaccine pass requirements

"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."

Gang harm reduction: Bay police 'doing things a better way'

Our region's unique way of tackling gang harm.

'I've lost my best mate': Surfer dad dies after brain aneurysm

'In my heart of hearts, I really believed he would pull through.'

Jo Raphael: No special treatment - Djokovic should be deported

OPINION: The minister should stick to his guns and cancel the visa.

Letters: Training for over-50 e-bike riders not needed

Our readers have their say

'Wake-up call': How new rubbish service is doing, six months in

'Our grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be proud of us.'