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ACC invests millions in life-saving Tauranga tech
Robotics Plus was developing new technology to keep high-risk workers safe.
New Tauranga ratepayers' group possible
If set up the group would represent issues related to Lakes residents.
Highway reopens after serious truck and ute crash
Police were notified of the incident about 1.20pm.
Letters: Why not wind up TECT and pay everyone out?
A reader says a payout would give 49,000 people enough to install solar.
Motorcycle tragedy: 'I saw the rider flying through the air'
A local resident helped administer first aid to the injured motorcyclist in Arataki.
Tauranga reaches record $854k median house price. Million dollar suburbs could be next
REINZ: The Bay's median house price was now $769,000.
'We're not here to rubber-stamp': Commissioner lays down law
Long Term Plan decision is made by city council
Historic council meeting, without any councillors, honours Christchurch victims
The unusual meeting will reaffirm there's a new team in town.
Why the flu might never return to full strength
A general practitioner says the grip influenza once had on the country may never return.
It's a sell out! No tickets left for double header at Bay Oval
Black Caps and White Ferns to face Australia and England in front of a sold out crowd.
Two Bay of Plenty Lotto players in the money
Second division was split between 21 people.
State of arts in Tauranga: New directors and new roles see the sector change
Tauranga City Council has created a new role to support arts and culture in the city.
Te Puke fire chief celebrates 40 years as a volunteer
I remember saying to my wife, 'Jeez, 25 years. I'll never be around long enough for that'.
F1 Ferrari, local legend and NZ's top hot rod on show for worthy cause
There will be something for everyone at this year's Tauranga Auto Extravaganza.
'Future would look bright' for 6yo wanting $470k drug
The drug could change cystic fibrosis patients lives if it was allowed in the country.
Paging Dr Google - what happened to expertise?
OPINION: Dr Google will not have the last word.
Letters to the editor: Radicalised woman is not our problem
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Throwing money at a problem doesn't always fix it
OPINION: Standards need to be met before the cash is doled out.
Guide dog puppy raiser right behind Red Puppy Appeal
Luci Carter has raised 15 guide dog puppies in her 21 years as a volunteer puppy raiser.
Pay your rent or eat first? Tauranga tenants skip bills to afford to eat
The median weekly rent in the Bay is now $550.
'Critical' $3b transport plan gets green light to go to the public
Mode shift, public transport and climate change are key points of a new $3b plan.
Cricket: Breaking the Williams Cup log jam
Bay of Plenty's premier cricket competition is heating up.
Luke Kirkness: Why are some people not taking Covid-19 seriously?
Opinion: Collectively, we need to step up.
'Only realistic direction': TECT's proposed structural change to hugely benefit community
Changes to trust deed would 'protect the cheque' for 49,000 beneficiaries.
'Fed up': More Bella Vista costs revealed as ratepayers' bill continues to climb
The Bella Vista fallout continues to cost ratepayers with more costs expected.
Western Bay mayor presents support for Māori ward legislation
But support for the submission was not unanimous.
Principals welcome Govt plan to tackle period poverty
Already vulnerable girls suffer unnecessary anxiety and barriers to their education.
The long goodbye: How the pandemic is changing funerals
Is this how you would chose to have your funeral?
TECT to consult on structure changes
Trust has to change to protect the rebate in light of Trustpower review.
Matt Cowley: More robust contact-tracing could achieve more targeted lockdowns
OPINION: The lockdowns are very real for businesses.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle near Tauranga Girls' College
The incident was reported to police about 7.50am.
Leaders, businesses react as Bay of Plenty alert level lowered
The Prime Minister has today announced the way forward in terms of Covid-19 alert levels.
'Tone-deaf': Decision made to permanently silence Pāpāmoa fire siren despite 8000+ petition
Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller labels decision 'arrogant in the extreme'.