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Water death: 'Our family will not be the same without her'

A Lower Kaimai teenager died in a water-related incident near her home.

'A space to enjoy': New-look Wharf St dining precinct ready for customers

The revamped pedestrian-only area awaits final touches, in time for the holiday season.

2021 TECT Community Awards: Who are the finalists?

The finalists for the 2021 TECT Community Awards have been announced.

'Just keep breathing': 100-year-old shares the secret

Mary Natusch celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday.

The rise, and rise of Lime: Tauranga riders rack up 50,000km

One month on, Lime scooters have prompted divided views from Tauranga residents.

Jo Raphael: Cut speed limits outside schools ... now

OPINION: Universal school speed limit reduction is a no-brainer.

Letters to the editor: Apologies becoming valueless

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Company fined: Man worked up to 80 hours a week, was only paid for 20

An investigation was launched after the employee complained to MBIE.

Bella Vista trial: Developer 'neither credible nor reliable'

Bella Vista Homes developer and his company among those convicted of Building Act charges.

Letters to the editor: Teacher-only days out of touch

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'Infighting', 'realistic rates': Minister's reasons for replacing council

'Good governance has not been demonstrated this electoral term.'

Tauranga byelection 'pointless' with commission probable

Minister Nanaia Mahuta is expected to make her final decision early in the new year.

Mount Maunganui visitor centre plans canned, council to refund PGF money

The Mount Maunganui visitor information centre project is no more.

City council's $285,000 byelection to carry on

'We are in a legislative process, it continues as is, the costs are the costs.'

Dad says man made sexual comments to girl at bus stop

'This event has really set her back years.'

New factory grounds blessed in Tauriko

The factory is planned to be operational in the second half of calendar year 2023.

Bryan Gould: Investment bank could be a panacea to economy woes

OPINION: Government could establish an investment bank to stimulate economy.

Letters to the editor: Speed limit reduction illogical

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.