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Two-hour free parking to continue in Tauranga CBD

A council trial of offering two hours' free parking in the CBD will be extended.

"Take extra care': Heavy rain warning issued for BOP

There is a heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty region overnight.

Crash in Pyes Pa Rd snaps power pole, caused major outage

A car has crashed into a power pole on Pyes Pa Rd, resulting in the pole snapping.

Two taken to hospital after Whakamarama crash

The incident was reported to police about 9.15am.

Samantha Motion: It's not fair to say renters just shouldn't get pets

Opinion: Tenants with pets are being put through the wringer in the rental market.

Mayoralty race begins as 'very rare' double byelection looms

Tauranga city faces a situation not seen in more than a decade.

Children with fetal alcohol syndrome facing two-year wait for an assessment

Long waiting list fuelled by poor policies, toxic drinking culture, under-resourced staff.

Concerns needy will start new year 'well behind the eight ball'

The concerns follow the close of Covid-19 Income Relief Payment applications.

Coronavirus-inspired mountain biking tracks open

Mountainbike Tauranga club has open three new tracks at Summerhill Recreation Park.

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: Where will council money be spent?

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Tauranga City Council issues symptomatic of larger problem - expert

The issues plaguing Tauranga City Council aren't entirely the fault of elected members.

It's a no: Council decides not to hold trio of referendums

Fireworks have already erupted at a heated Tauranga City Council.