Govt unveils plans to 'flood' cities with more housing
Size and balcony requirements will be gone as part of sweeping changes announced today.
Units up for grabs in new shopping hub
Units are for sale at Ōmokoroa's The Village.
One Love reggae festival line-up announced
The event returns in 2025 with 46 acts on two stages.
'Bad for the community': Tauranga bar pulls the plug on pokies
A suburban Tauranga bar with a social conscious is giving pokies the boot.
Superstars from 70s and 80s to tour NZ next summer
Boy George, Little River Band, Bonnie Tyler and Starship in the line up.
Dress code 'smart-casual': How to get the look right and still be professional
Some office workers say they aren’t paid enough to look 'fly'.
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Mayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business event
Business community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.
'Entitlement and arrogance:' Serial thief pinches $400 worth of Calvin Klein underwear
He also stole e-bikes, an e-scooter and items from Rebel Sport, Farmers and The Warehouse.
First look at Tauranga’s new waterfront playground
The $5m design was created with the help of Tauranga children.
King looks to topple legend off perch at national champs
Huge weekend of competition in Tauranga.
All Blacks squad naming: Razor's surprise call, veteran returns
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson names his squad for the first test.
Port of Tauranga's FY24 net profit to be impacted by tax law changes
Tax changes have implications for commercial building depreciation.
Katikati voices to be heard - as youth leader appointed
Taame is determined youth ideas and thoughts are heard.
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They're okay, but only just - and not without sacrifices and side hustles.
'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell
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'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent
Council reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.
Govt unveils plans to 'flood' cities with more housing
Size and balcony requirements will be gone as part of sweeping changes announced today.
Freezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skies
Central North Island and BoP feel the pinch.
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Emma Taylor gets thumbs up for work with Plunket
Emma has been with Plunket for 11 years
'Pubs full of old people': Tauranga CBD nightlife 'dead', students say
Clubs were struggling to attract people, with dance floors often 'dead' on Fridays.
Kiwi ranger itching to get back to saving lions despite brush with stalkers
Tauranga man has already helped relocate two lions off a canned hunting farm.
Ten spots to stop on your Western Bay road trip
Katikati Advertiser has compiled a list of attractions and things to do in the Western Bay
Auckland scientist’s death on Mt Ruapehu a ‘freak accident’ climbing with friends
Wednesday Davis died on Saturday after falling while climbing Mt Ruapehu.
Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight
Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.
'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two
'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.
Sport news
All Blacks squad naming: Razor's surprise call, veteran returns
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson names his squad for the first test.
Gregor Paul: The signs that point to McKenzie's readiness for ABs No 10 role
OPINION: The Chiefs playmaker has adjusted his thrills-to-spills ratio.
No U turn on No Right Turns: SH2 barrier works going ahead
SH2 residents have been vocal about their thoughts about SH2 median barrier installation.
Units up for grabs in new shopping hub
Units are for sale at Ōmokoroa's The Village.
Emma Taylor gets thumbs up for work with Plunket
Emma has been with Plunket for 11 years
Business
Port of Tauranga's FY24 net profit to be impacted by tax law changes
Tax changes have implications for commercial building depreciation.
Bay of Plenty council could gain investment war chest of $650m from share sale
Bay of Plenty Regional Council's sell-down could equate to more than $850m of stock.
No timeframe set for port share sell-down
BOPRC's decision for managed sale is not final decision to sell Port of Tauranga shares.
Lifestyle
Ten spots to stop on your Western Bay road trip
Katikati Advertiser has compiled a list of attractions and things to do in the Western Bay
Dress code 'smart-casual': How to get the look right and still be professional
Some office workers say they aren’t paid enough to look 'fly'.
Teen actors in BoP launch TikTok series
A new TikTok series has launched, created by a group of teens from Bay of Plenty.
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‘Chromaflair’ paint options each command a six-figure premium.
This special edition Pagani Huayra comes with a manual gearbox
Epitome is a unique hypercar boasting several firsts for the storied Italian brand.
Ultimate PHEV guide: every plug-in hybrid electric car and SUV you can buy in NZ
Here's your guide to every plug-in hybrid new vehicle available here.
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Bay of Plenty Bayleys Property Showcase
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Rural news
Prestigious accolade for Alton farmers
Their efforts to protect biodiversity were recognised at the national awards ceremony.
Graham Mourie talks farming and footy on The Country
Graham Mourie, Claire Williamson, Tom Young, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.
Christchurch Rich List family firm buys US honey business
Christchurch-based healthy products business is run by ex-Air NZ marketing boss Mike Tod.
Ikea's owner buying up New Zealand forests
The Overseas Investment Office will allow Ingka Investments to buy 23,495 hectares.
The golden era of trade is over - Deputy Secretary of Trade
Vangelis Vitalis says countries are more protective of their own industries.
Why schoolkids and farmers need science
Opinion: NZ's next crop of expertise needs to be coming through the education system now.