Arataki skatepark gets security fence amid flooding woes
Some of the regular users of the skatepark have opted not to use it
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'Shocking': Covid-19 pamphlet implies Māori are a virus, artist says
Cost and number of pamphlets printed also revealed.
Patrick Walsh: School exclusions need to end
OPINION: The effect of exclusion on students is often severe and long term.
Investigation under way after school bus involved in multi-vehicle crash
The incident took place between the Pyes Pa and Oropi roundabouts on State Highway 29A.
Investigation into Simon Bridges' hospital gang brawl claim released
The district health board has released an explanation of what was captured on CCTV.
Why a Black Cap thinks cricket should not be in the Olympics
"The Olympics is special, you don't always get to see all those athletes compete."
Letters to the editor: Bay recording worse road toll in NZ a 'sad statistic'
OPINION: Our readers have their say
Black Caps fans meet their heroes, world champs
The trophy and three players were at Tauranga Intermediate School.
'I will keep going as long as I can': Foodbank volunteer celebrates 90th birthday
Maureen is celebrating her 90th birthday today
The flight that changed everything: Kristin Dunne reveals why she left Tourism Bay of Plenty
Dunne begins her first day of her new global role today.
'We're going to fall short' - 1600 new homes needed yearly
A new Housing Action Plan has just been signed off for Tauranga and the Western Bay.
Gull opens new $9m office at Mount Maunganui terminal
Office relocation included an excess of $9m in safety and environment enhancements.
'Grave concerns': Engineer struck off professional register
Engineer worked on the failed Bella Vista development, as well as others.
Threats, applause and upset: Tauranga City approves controversial LTP
As commissioners adopted the LTP, one man walked out, another stood to applaud.
'Achieved what we wanted': Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance protests heard loud and clear
The protest coincided with the adoption of the Long-term Plan 2021-2031.
Live: Protesting ratepayers descend on Tauranga council building
Protest coincides with adoption of Long-term Plan. Video made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ecstatic! Wilde's family watches bronze win from Whakatāne fishing club
While Wilde stood on the Olympic podium his family cheered him on from Whakatāne.
Megan Wilson: Futureproof Cameron Rd - because I miss the car-free lifestyle
OPINION: I feel for local businesses, but we need to shift away from car dependency.
Jo Raphael: Something special missing from Olympics
OPINION: The Olympics have already cost more than US$20 billion.
'A bizarre twist': Business pleased with 5th Ave outcome but still leaving Cameron Rd
Bernina's new premises is on 15th Ave and will be open from the second week of September.
Local Focus: Kaituna Mole getting a facelift
Upgrade of popular Maketū fishing spot begins. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
'A destination, not just a commuting corridor': Construction on Cameron Rd starts
Commuters should allow extra time for traffic or use an alternative route if possible.
2021 Bay of Plenty road toll soars to 28
The wider Bay of Plenty police district's road toll stands at 28 and continues to climb.
Local Focus: How should Tauranga's next councillors be elected?
Time to have your say on how councillors are elected. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Pukehina public toilet gutted by fire 'suspicious'
A public toilet gutted by fire in Pukehina is being treated as a possible arson attack.
Hospital 'state of emergency': 'Fatigued, sick' staff battling RSV outbreak
BOPDHB set up a "coordinated incident management structure" on Monday.
Dawn Picken: Once upon a time, I could venture with my kids
Opinion: The anti-staycation: where you wish you had left home but stayed to work instead.
Lack of CBD parking prompts queries around plan for future
And in the long term, things may become harder for people wanting to park in the CBD.
'A despicable piece of work': DHB faces backlash over booklet
A Covid-19 vaccine info booklet was withdrawn from circulation after being deemed racist.
Century-old sewer pipes to be replaced on Cameron Rd
The wastewater upgrade falls under the Futureproofing Cameron Rd project.
Liv hoping to take her chance in Tokyo
Liv Chance has put reconstructive knee surgery behind her to live her Olympic dream.
Jo Raphael: Let's keep world at arm's length until we're all jabbed
Opinion: Britain shouldn't throw in the towel and neither should New Zealand.
Historic Battle of Te Ranga site gets $600k redevelopment boost
More than 100 Māori and 13 British troops were killed or mortally wounded at Te Ranga.
Man arrested after allegedly fleeing police, attempting carjack
A man has been taken into custody in Tauranga yesterday evening.