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Motorcyclist dead after Tauranga crash

One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Matapihi Rd.

Local residents react to Tenby Powell's resignation

Local community members react to mayor Tenby Powell's resignation.

Diabetes shock: I watched my boy's health deteriorate

OPINION: Type 1 diabetes is a cruel, fickle disease.

Dawn Picken: He'll be right: non-conformity is the new norm

OPINION: Why would we say hurtful things about people who don't conform to gender norms?

Tauranga CBD: From thriving centre to worst-case scenario

More businesses leave the area.

Letters to the editor: Do away with single-sex schools

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Tauranga mayor 'more sad than anything else' over resignation

Tenby Powell says council conflict is "like walking through a swamp with a heavy pack".

Samantha Motion: Nuclear option needed - replace city council

Opinion: Commissioners are a 'nuclear option' - and I say bombs away.

Sad day for the city: Bay leaders react to mayor's shock resignation

Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell announced his resignation at a public meeting.

Letters to the editor: Council's reputation precedes it

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: Roading upgrades need blue sky thinking

OPINION: Safety and population growth should both be considered when upgrading roads.

Rates-funded rubbish collection, Māori ward, STV decisions challenged

The move comes days after the council was criticised for U-turn decisions.

University's $13m 'seaweed nursery' up and running

'We're exploring ways of using sea lettuce to develop food and agricultural products.'

Samantha Motion: Yes, our region is beautiful - but it can be deadly

Opinion: Recent water tragedies and mishaps in the Bay of Plenty should be a reminder.

Local Focus: Second-hand 'Bike Drive' a huge success

Wheelie good initiative gives kids bikes for Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Icing on the cake! Hundreds of desserts donated to foodbank

The sweet treats were made by Melba Elite Foods.

Letters: Prisoners could be answer to labour shortage

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Top Bay men's sevens players to face off against next generation

NZ Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw says selectors did fantastic job unearthing potential stars.