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3km pathway: New build begins along Pāpāmoa coast
The shared path will have rest stops, new public toilets and spots for food trucks.
How you can transform food waste into sustainable savings
Opinion: Expert tips on saying goodbye to food waste and hello to savings.
Concern as heavy industry seeks to continue discharging contaminants
Council considering applications from Allied Asphalts Ltd and Higgins Group Ltd.
'It was pretty nasty': Driver hits out as potholes cause damage
Motorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.
'Huge help': Bay pharmacists praise decision to abolish $5 prescription fee
The decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the Government $619m.
Premium Debate: Why Labour’s Budget might be the most radical in 30 years
Subscribers have their say.
Investigation launched after student injured in class
Police received a report of a 'person being assaulted' at a Windsor Rd address on Monday.
'The king of the mountain has fallen': Mountain biker mourned by community
'His laugh will be forever echoed around the park.'
Park fountain child death: Council rejected safety improvements two decades ago
Several proposals were offered including one to make the fountain shallower for $20,000.
Luxon reveals his top three issues facing Tauranga
Christopher Luxon paid a visit to Tauranga's foodbank and a kiwifruit packhouse on Monday.
7th Ave roadworks: 'Why are we the sacrificial lamb?'
"If they block in front of us as well, maybe I need to shut the shop.”
Reader opinion: Locals deserve better on State Highway 2
OPINION: Bay of Plenty Times readers have their say.
Te Puke, Rangiuru in playoff race
Eastern Districts remain unbeaten in the Western Bay competition.
Food prices: How to stop throwing your money in the bin
An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs increase.
‘I should have said something’: Woman's regret after child drowns in park
She's seen many near-misses in the water and wants to see safety changes.
Dog stolen after incident in Mount Maunganui
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
'Families are struggling': Foodbank costs up $10k a month, 14,000kg drop in rescued food
The cost of living crisis had “hit everyone hard”, including support providers.
Your ultimate guide to using ChatGPT
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Child drowns at Memorial Park in Tauranga
The death will be referred to the coroner.
Two people seriously injured in crash near Matatā
State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.
64-year-old charged after man found injured in Whakatāne car park
The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.
97yo mum 'thrilled' son's memorial seat, ashes, will stay
Joy Rudsits installed the seat and her son's ashes in 2006.
'Quite serious': Drug-dealing, homelessness, burnout concerns for closed, storm-hit road
It's likely to be at least another year before a decision on the road's future is made.
The Premium Debate: 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
Online subscribers have their say.
Weather: State Highway 30 closed to westbound traffic
A yellow heavy rain watch will be in place the Bay, including, Rotorua, starting at 3am.
'Died in my arms': Woman distraught after pet chihuahua killed
'He didn’t stand a chance being such a little guy against a bigger stronger dog.'
Why one of NZ's top 10 house builders is laying off staff
'Other group house builders have laid off significantly more staff than we have.' - Burney
'Brutal' rental market: Tradie shares van with two dogs, working couple's two-year search for a home
Meet the people who can't find rentals in one of NZ's fastest-growing cities.
Launch sinks in harbour, weather delays salvage efforts
Bay of Plenty Regional Council will investigate the cause of the sinking.
Opinion: Why I'm only slightly surprised by this Budget
OPINION: The announcement I'm most interested in - for selfish reasons.
Live: Road closures as rain, gales hammer region
Slips and trees down are reported.
'Don’t be mean': Teens tackle the 'snarky and snooty' as they speak up on bullying
Comments range from the sense of 'not fitting in' to finding a future 'free of bullying'.