Public transport authority spent $3.2m on vehicles and subsided taxi fares
BOPRC frequently encourages people to use greener transport options.
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Large 100-year-old tree falls on Mauao base track
Council staff were assessing the area this morning.
Charlotte Yates Q&A: On Katherine Mansfield, seven songwriters and taking risks
The Tauranga Arts Festival runs until October 29.
'Real loss for community': Funding cut for post-natal services
'You get to sit with other women who are experiencing what you are.'
Tauranga will be 'abuzz with visitors' this Labour Weekend
Many different interactive and local events will be held this weekend in the region.
'Tarnished': How migrant exploitation cases are harming NZ's reputation overseas
The cost of living and crime are other turnoffs for skilled workers.
Anne Tolley and ex-councillor John Robson clash: 'See you at the election, Anne'. 'No you won't'
Tolley said it was ironic to be lectured on good governance by Robson.
The Premium Debate: Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emails
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Pricey GP visits, long waits lead to 'ridiculous use of hospital resources'
Opinion: Every day I am amazed at how people worse off than me manage to get by.
A verse for brain research: Loved ones' strokes inspire med student's mission
The poet and medical student is calling for brain-related poetry for a new book.
Stacey Leilua Q&A: From working with The Rock to starring in The Savage Coloniser
The Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.
Teen drug dealer bashed would-be robber with baseball bat until he thought he was dead
Now a judge has dismissed an appeal against the teen's jail sentence.
'We can no longer defer this': Crossings coming to major Pāpāmoa roundabout
Lights could add minutes to drives at times, but make walking and cycling safer.
Q&A: Jesse Griffin brings his comedic cowboy Wilson Dixon to Tauranga
The Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.
Arrests after alleged ram raid and police pursuit
A vehicle was used to gain entry to a store on Wilson Rd.
'Extremely exciting': Bay set to reap the benefits of busy summer cruise ship season
Tauranga is set to welcome the first of more than 110 cruise ships.
Kip Chapman Q&A: His out-of-this-world show, curious career and poultry phobia
He is one of a host of artists performing in the Tauranga Arts Festival.
From Pāpāmoa to Parliament, Galatea to government: New MP 'keen to get stuck in'
'I’m so grateful to all those who placed their trust in me with their votes,' says Luxton.
'Sickening': Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emails
Sue Wall-Cade has "no faith" in Pharmac after internal emails were revealed.
Trust pumps $10m into housing, Māori development, move to high-wage economy
"We’re looking at ways we can maximise the impact we’re having."
Sonya Bateson: Labour’s downfall was not rocking the boat
OPINION: It felt more like the Labour government took a “hold on and wait” approach.
'Strongest advocate': New MP's vow to the Bay of Plenty
The National Party’s youngest MP, Tom Rutherford, is humbled by the election result.
Uffindell: 'We have got a lot of challenges we’ll now be able to focus on'
Roading, infrastructure and law and order are among the key pieces of work.
Blind Tauranga mum: ‘I’ve never seen my own kids’
The Tauranga mum-of-two lost her sight just before her first child was born.
“A nice blue, National Party evening': Rutherford claims victory in Bay of Plenty
With 34,514 of the votes counted, Rutherford had 19,589 votes.
'Paint the town blue': Uffindell claims victory in Tauranga
"I’ll keep advocating hard within the National Party to make sure [Tauranga is heard]"
'Awful situation': Urgent care clinic at risk of closing hikes fees, calls for funding
'A lot of families are going to get hurt by this but we don’t have a choice.'
Cults author to speak at Tauranga Arts Festival
There is a new addition to the Tauranga Arts Festival.
Mark Lister: What might the conflict in Israel mean for markets?
OPINION: Investors should take a safety-first approach and avoid making rash decisions.
Primary school goes into lockdown, police respond to reports of man with 'stick'
The lockdown has since lifted and students are able to go home.
In pictures: How local candidates are wrapping up their election campaigns
Its the last day of campaigning, ahead of election day tomorrow.
'Turning away in disgust': Voter turnout 'plunge' sign of 'hollow' campaign - analyst
'This election is the most hollow and unsatisfactory in living memory.'
How the replacement wharf on Matakana Island will be funded
The revenue will go towards funding the building of the much-needed replacement wharf.
Jetskiers rescued off BoP coast after hours in the water
Six volunteers responded to the incident.