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Tauranga schools pleasantly surprised with student numbers
The first day back has been deemed a success.
Dates for Tauranga's One Love festival announced
The full line-up will be released in coming weeks.
Go Local! Tauranga women give businesses a hand online
Organisers have been amazed to discover what's on offer from city cafes and restaurants.
Comment: Separation anxiety to peak as school, work returns
If you are experiencing anxiety, you are not alone.
Battle against 'super poles': Campaigner's dying wish
'He didn't want it taken from our backyard and put in our front yard.'
New development planned for Devonport Rd
Craigs Investment Partners are the likely tenants.
'People don't just disappear': Family's heartbreaking search for missing man
'I definitely think someone out there knows something and they need to speak out.'
Tauranga transport advocacy groups hail Govt's funding boosts
Tauranga transport advocacy group leaders applaud the Government's transport investments.
Bay of Plenty Hits host Will Johnston wins big at NZ Radio Awards
It is the second award in as many years for the popular radio host.
Sinister twist: Last known image released of missing dad of two
The last confirmed sightings of Julian were at around 3pm that day.
Letters to the editor: Rates increases shouldn't bother Pāpāmoa residents
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Budget underwhelms family of seven
Covid-19 "devastating" to tourism couple's livelihood.
Tauranga education leaders mixed views on Budget
What does the Budget have in store for the local education sector?
Covid 19 coronavirus: School buses to return, but not everyone's happy
"Bus lists must be maintained for contact tracing purposes."
Sinister twist: Bullet holes found in missing dad-of-two's car
Police have serious concerns for Julian Varley, who has not been seen since January.
'Back to normal', nearly: Tauranga in level 2
'It's the first thing of life being back to normal for us.'
Disability and ambulance services get needed 'shot in the arm'
Healthcare was one of the biggest winners in the 2020 Budget.
Local Focus: Mauao reopens to the public
“It was like a three-hour therapy session.” Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Good and bad news for Tauranga's tourism, hospitality and event sectors
Will the Budget save Tauranga's hospitality, events and tourism sectors?
Local Focus: Mauao reopens to the public
"It was like a three-hour therapy session." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga RSA servicing city's homeless
Those needing homes are "as happy as sand boys" at the RSA.
Live: Malls bustling as Tauranga embraces level 2
Mauao opens with 'Covid-19 high-risk area' warning - will it deter walkers?
Biggest recession since Great Depression: Why Western Bay will weather the storm
New Zealand is facing the biggest recession since the Great Depression economists say.
Local Focus: End of the road for Our Place?
Council votes to close pop-up container site. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
No plea by man accused of threatening to kill Simon Bridges
A man accused of making a threat to kill Simon Bridges is yet to plead to the charge.
Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'
Why some bars will open this week and some won't.
Investment in waste management, permaculture helps everyone
Budget 2020 will be delivered on Thursday - but what do locals want?
Scott Inglis: Let's use level 2 to support local businesses
COMMENT: We must do everything in our collective power to get our economy moving again.
Hairini roundabout safety improvements set to go live
Hairini roundabout safety improvements go live this week.
Tauranga Village Radio back on the air
Village Radio 1368 AM back on the air this week.
Will Johnston: We're tuned into the community
COMMENT: A simple note on a window made my week.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Hundreds of Bay of Plenty people left in elective surgery limbo
It could be some time before BOPDHB is able to clear the backlog of elective surgeries.
Businesses eager to get trading in level 2
But are members of the public ready to be out and about in the community.