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Need help? Free one-stop-shop for all your social needs

Wellbeing, hardship and social service support is said to be the easiest it's ever been.

Councils urged to maintain public transparency during lockdown

Councils should be livestreaming meetings but no one is ensuring they do.

Dawn Picken: Lockdown 2.0 parenting - carpe diem can wait

Lockdown parenting is no piece of cake - especially when you can't find flour.

Letters: After council's Goddards move, where will people park?

Our readers have their say.

Boredom busters: Fun things to do in level 3 this weekend

There are plenty of ways to enjoy recreational activities while keeping it safe and local.

Jo Raphael: Get the jab - it's the humane thing to do

OPINION: I'm welcoming chance to be part of the solution.

Sadness, questions over closure of Our Place

After three-and-a-half years, Tauranga's container hospo village will close.

Parents of baby who died of rare condition launch campaign to help others

"Nothing, no cent, no dollar, no wish could make the machine available when we needed it."

Rubbish dumpers' mess cost ratepayers thousands

Disposal costs for dumped rubbish is costing Bay ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars.

Shop local, save jobs: Businesses gear up for level 3

Small businesses are counting on local support when they open under level 3 this week.

Access to food key concern in Western Bay amid lockdown level 4

But local community much more resilient, council boss says.

Six arrested at lockdown protest in Tauranga CBD

Protests took place outside government and local council buildings around the country.

Smaller council proposed for Tauranga

Ensuring future councillors were elected from wards was fairer, council heard.

Man hands stranger who 'lost everything' $100 in supermarket

'I welled up with tears in the middle of the meat department.'

Jo Raphael: Level 3 is level 4 but with takeaways and online shopping

OPINION: Sadly, the Government has not classed throw cushions as essential items.

Rob Rattenbury: Thank you Mike Moore, for your inspiration

OPINION: It is amazing what you look to when you face cancer.

Future of Tauranga City governance to be determined

How the city's future mayor and councillors are elected will be decided on.

How to declutter your garage in five easy steps

Kiwis are accumulating more and more possessions, which take up valuable garage space