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'Really confusing': Bay businesses brace for new traffic light system

One hospitality owner says the sector has been rushed into bracing for Orange.

'Sledgehammer approach': Developers slam Plan Change 27 as hearing begins

'Time, dollars, frustration, resources – not what's needed or required.'

'Dignity': Bridges praised for supporting new leader Luxon

National identities in Bay react to Simon Bridges' withdrawal from the leadership race.

Bay reaches 90 per cent milestone for first doses

Bay of Plenty DHB reaches important milestone

Letters: Council survey gives off bad vibes

Our readers have their say.

Orange decision a 'relief' for Tauranga businesses

Tauranga business and community leaders reaction to the government's traffic light system

'Huge relief': Stalled multimillion-dollar SH2 cycleway back on track

The new plans involve a new clip-on bridge and controlled crossing on SH2.

'Wastewater overflows into streets': Dire warning over new housing law

Privacy and access to sunlight for neighbours are just some of many 'significant concerns'

Local Focus: Emergency services descending on Pāpāmoa letterboxes

Pāpāmoa emergency services prepare for a massive night of drive-by donations.

Four new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty

Updated case numbers and locations of interest for the Bay of Plenty and Lakes

The Premium Debate: Subscriber views on bayofplentytimes.co.nz

Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.

All Te Puna School students now 'potentially at risk' of Covid-19

A fifth school in Tauranga has also reported a positive Covid-19 case.

Tauranga's waterfront fireworks canned due to Covid uncertainty

Uncertainty caused by the spread of Covid-19 has led to another major event cancellation.

After Dark Festival looking for artists to make Tauranga shine

Tauranga's new light festival on the lookout for artists and creatives.

Constable had sex with women he picked up on the beat

Officer resigned before employment investigation was finished.

Jo Raphael: There's a light at the end of the tunnel for Kiwis to fly home

OPINION: It's about time a plan was in place to open our borders.

Three students test positive at two Bay of Plenty schools, one volunteer at another

Parents were advised of the positive cases via email.

'It's an early Christmas present': Travel industry reacts to end of MIQ

Travel agent says the news is like "the end of a war" but tourism operators are cautious.