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'Appalling, immature': Councillors, mayor clash after meeting walk-out
Divisions between Tauranga City elected officials laid bare as meeting implodes.
Green light for $8.7m Elizabeth St upgrade
The development is said to be people-focused.
Van catches on fire while being driven in Tauranga
The fire was not deemed suspicious.
'Outrageous': Tauranga councillors leave meeting in protest
'Less democracy, more Baldocracy'
Western Bay recycling hours extended
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is catching up on recycling and green waste.
Comedic show to showcase Mount Maunganui
The pilot for Mount Maunganui-based show Chloe And The drops on June 11.
'Rocks in your head' if you think rents will drop
The rental market in Tauranga is likely to hold its own, property experts say.
Out of gas: Driver fails to outrun police
A man is facing driving related charges after a pursuit in Tauranga early this morning.
Ratepayers seek referendum on council rates
Council to consider referendum request today. Plus: Three other decisions on the agenda.
Go Local! 1200 free food parcels
The parcels were distributed to those in need after the economic impacts of Covid-19.
AIMS Games in doubt as crisis hits events and entertainment scene hard
But there is confidence Tauranga can cement itself as NZ's main entertainment hub.
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.