Demand outstripping supply as rental crisis continues
The median rent in Tauranga was $550 a week last month.
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Diesel spill in Tauranga Bridge Marina
Maritime staff were on-site monitoring the situation.
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The budget advisory service is busier this year as families prepare for back to school.
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People should be aware and avoid swimming in the main channels of the harbour.
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Homeownership dreams slip away for retirees
As more elderly remain in the rental pool, demand is outstripping supply.
BayLink upset: Residents reminded 'behavioural change' needed
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$220k Māori ward referendum decried as petition achieves numbers
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'Your day is done': Conflict erupts at controversial Māori ward meeting
A number of the protesters held signs saying 'I support Māori Wards'.
Riding high: e-bike demand, and injuries, soar
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'Humiliating and depressing experience': Councillor quits, prompting byelection
'I've felt relief that I didn't have to go and battle again'.
Historical Covid-19 case confirmed at Port of Tauranga
The case is historical and not infectious, the ports said.
'Really disappointing': Community therapy garden vandalised
An act of mindless vandalism has left a Tauranga charity on the back foot.
'Unbelievable danger': SH2 works spur warning from traumatised woman
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Don Brash to speak against Māori wards in Tauranga
"A lot of people are unhappy. We were asked to speak at a meeting about the issue."
Water use spikes as dry spell bites for fourth year running
Lingering drought conditions stem from long-term rainfall deficits going back to 2019.
Person seriously injured after crash in Te Puke
The incident happened at the intersection of Jocelyn and Jellicoe Sts.
Be vigilant: Spate of vehicle thefts in Tauranga
Small and valuable items such as tools, wallets and cell phones are being targeted.
Support and scepticism over new green waste service
The garden waste collected will be processed locally into compost.
Road cleared after car engulfed in flames blocks State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai
There were no injuries but the road was blocked for a time.
Tauranga to get new kerbside green waste collection through rates
The new service will begin on July 1, 2021.
Business digest: Shoppers spend $3m in Bay of Plenty during 2020
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What do tenancy law changes mean for domestic abuse victims?
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'Thought the whole house was going to fall down': Resident close to quake epicentre shares story
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You want a kitchen with that? Bay homeowners splurge on renos
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Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
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Fly-tipping cases soar over summer holiday season
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One early childhood centre owner has questioned some of the rules.
The $3m-plus bungalow that buyers could choose to demolish
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