Stormy seas for tourism if cruise ships kept out of transtasman bubble, businesses say
Businesses want the Government to communicate specific plans for the maritime border.
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'Rock stars' of New Zealand's judicial system gather in historic Tauranga event
The historic event was aimed at helping share knowledge of tikanga.
Diabetes epidemic: Man down 20kgs in 8 weeks on how he is changing his life
Bay of Plenty diabetes cases are projected to rise 70 to 90 percent by 2040.
Community challenge: Could you ditch your car once a week for a year?
Carless Wednesday Challenge aims to help reduce car dependency in Tauranga and WBOP.
Top picnic table build sees Menzies win apprentice title
Menzies, aged 20, competed against four other apprentices on April 10.
Severe burns: Father denies attempted murder charge
A Bay of Plenty man has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder his son.
Are your details safe? Why businesses are adapting Covid tracer methods
Tauranga stores are trying other sign-in methods to protect customers privacy.
Barfoot & Thompson acquires Tauranga rental management firm
Average Tauranga rents $520/week, up 10 per cent in last five years
Roading rage: Frustration as key projects 'will not get over the line'
"Frustrations are at bursting point" as regions around NZ wait for critical upgrades.
Toi Ohomai graduation caps long journey
For students graduating from Toi Ohomai this week, the journey means everything.
Links Ave included in surprise speed reduction plans
There are new plans for some roads, with others canned as speed cuts get the green light.
New DHB employees could see Covid-19 vaccine as term of employment
It's easier for employers to require new staff to be vaccinated than for existing workers.
Principal says student was hit by car in a 'freak accident'
School 'blown away' by messages of support from the Tauranga community.
Whareroa Marae puts Govt on notice over contaminant risks
PFAS compounds have been found in groundwater in Mount Maunganui near a local marae.
Tauranga 19yo wins prestigious Prime Minister's Future Scientist Prize
James Zingel's work could ultimately mean earlier detection of breast cancer.
'Freak accident': Principal says student hit by car was chasing a ballP
A 12-year-old boy was injured in a serious crash outside Tauranga Intermediate School.
Jo Raphael: Power through the daylight saving adjustments - it's worth it
OPINION: Despite its pitfalls daylight saving needs to stay.
Covid-19 vaccination centre for healthcare workers opens
The centre will cater to frontline healthcare workers who work in and around the city.
Moving forward to do what's 'right': Tauranga Māori wards decision applauded
But others believe such a move is giving Māori 'undemocratic leg-ups'.
Boy, 12, injured in serious crash outside school
The crash happened just after 3pm.
$140k Community Matching Fund open for applications
There is $140,000 available for projects through the Community Matching Fund.
Council reveals plans for waka club, coastguard base
The proposed space will be used for community events and activities.
Green light! Commissioners vote to establish Māori ward
Tauranga City Council commissioners have unanimously voted to establish a Māori ward.
Completion of Thirty Eight Elizabeth development in sight
Removal of its first tower crane signalled completion of the development is in sight.
Local Focus: 'Everybody Eats' feeds bellies not bins
Behind the scenes of a slap-up meal with a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The upside of social media
OPINION: Social media is a cesspool. It's also a repository for good memories.
Climate change marchers told 'don't listen to negative old fossils'
"This problem is so much bigger than ourselves."
Okere Falls zipline venture gets green light after three-year wait
'I'm excited to share with people this part of the world that has ... shaped my life.'
'We're doing our job': Abuse of parking officers skyrockets
'We're doing what we're doing because you're doing something wrong,' an officer says.
Slow lane: Lower speed limits loom for Tauranga commuter routes
"Anyone who believes their lives will somehow be worsened by this ... is dreaming."
Crash on Maungatapu Bridge, motorists asked to steer clear
A crash earlier this evening has forced delays in the area of Maungatapu bridge.
Students march through CBD for climate change action
Call for greater climate change action.
Letters: Enough money has been spent on Pike River recovery
Our readers have their say.
Govt ministers to attend Western Bay meeting to appoint new boss
Western Bay District Council Mayor to fill in for interim; water, other issues discussed.