Three waters reform: Councils hesitant about $761 million funding pool
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Blue-sky thinking: How can Tauranga CBD rise again?
People living in the CBD is part of the key to success say city leaders and experts.
Demand for food soars in the Bay, with new 'food poverty'
People are struggling with job losses and financial strife, with second wave looming.
Near-miss on 'pancake roundabout' sees elderly man rally for change
"I really think this could save lives."
What council territory do you prefer, Tauranga City or Western Bay?
It is the question the Local Government Commission proposed to certain residents.
Local Focus: That's a wrap – submissions close on revised annual plan
Tauranga councillors must now wade through 587 submissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: That's a wrap – submissions close on revised annual plan
Tauranga councillors to wade through 587 submissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Soon-to-be dad catches fire in freak accident
What was meant to be an evening of smoking fresh fish went horribly wrong.
Letters to the editor: Pilot Bay plan an ill-thought-out project
OPINION: Readers have their say.
Heavy industry players respond to marae's demand
The marae gave the Govt a 10-year deadline to get heavy industry out of Mount Maunganui.
Hordes of Kiwi holidaymakers a 'real surprise' for campgrounds
Some campgrounds and holiday parks report best July school holidays yet.
Letters to the editor: Parking meters are the answer
OPINION: Readers have their say.
Bella Vista trial: Evacuation may not have had to happen, court told
"... it may have been a different situation."
Local Focus: Families celebrate return of sport competitions
Parents breathe a sigh of relief as sports return. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Families celebrate return of sport competitions
Parents breathe a sigh of relief as sports return. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Matt Cowley: Western Bay's future is exciting if we plan well
COMMENT: As region continues to grow at a rapid pace, we cannot afford to do nothing.
Bella Vista trial: 'Unacceptable risk' to people's lives, court told
"I was unsurprised the council had issued a stop-work [notice]."
'We're being generous': Marae sets deadline for heavy industry retreat
'If it is not good enough for your children, then it is not good enough for ours.'
Olympic gold medallist spurs on scholarship recipients
The Adastra programme has been running in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty since 2007.
'Just what downtown needs': New $35m luxury apartments officially opened in Tauranga CBD
"It will give more life and energy to the downtown area."
Engineer recommendations for Bella Vista ignored, court told
"I was unsurprised the council had issued a stop-work [notice]."
Bright idea in running for $250k grant
The woman behind the idea hopes to launch her venture in the next two to three months.
Wind warning: Power outages and tree down in Western BOP
A strong wind watch was in place for the Bay of Plenty west of Papamoa.
How new traffic lights on 15th Ave affected commute times
The traffic lights were activated last week.
Bay buses are running for free, who knew?
Fares will return in Rotorua and regionally on July 20 and in Tauranga on July 27.
Merivale Community Centre victim of burglary
The centre relied solely on grants and community funding.
Stranded ship: Possibility of fumes reason for Mauao Base Track closure
"It could have been really dangerous. There was no point in running that risk."
'Stealthily': Rubbish cost mystery irks ratepayers
'Do not stealthily impose the changes as proposed.'
Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained
Will it be Labour or Māori Party for Waiariki? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stranded ship: Divers' inspection delayed
Checking of a stricken ship anchored off Tauranga has been thwarted by weather conditions.
'Many are struggling': The lengths tenants will go to pay the rent
How far would you go to save money if you couldn't pay your rent?
Contractor says Bella Vista properties had multiple issues
"We were quite pushed to get jobs done. The dates were changing a lot as well."
Crash blocks State Highway 2, Aongatete
Initial indications were that the occupants had suffered minor injuries.