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![No timeframe set for port share sell-down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
No timeframe set for port share sell-down
BOPRC's decision for managed sale is not final decision to sell Port of Tauranga shares.
![Teen actors in BoP launch TikTok series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Teen actors in BoP launch TikTok series
A new TikTok series has launched, created by a group of teens from Bay of Plenty.
!['God ... steered us to his plan': Housing development for elderly under way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'God ... steered us to his plan': Housing development for elderly under way
Te Puke property development providing housing for elderly entering next stage of project.
![Business leader recognised in King’s Birthday Honours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Business leader recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Bill Holland has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
!['I feel quite blessed': Dan Allen-Gordon hounoured for services to youth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'I feel quite blessed': Dan Allen-Gordon hounoured for services to youth
Allen-Gordon says it’s incredible to be awarded for something he finds a privilege to do.
![Mauao vandalism draws local outrage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Mauao vandalism draws local outrage
"These signs are there to help locals and manuhiri [visitors] enjoy this iconic taonga."
![Mana wave brings smiles amid traffic delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Mana wave brings smiles amid traffic delays
Comments on social media have been overwhelmingly positive.
![Catamaran adrift in Tauranga Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Catamaran adrift in Tauranga Harbour
A catamaran is drifting close to shore in Matua.
![Community urged to address meth ‘pandemic’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Community urged to address meth ‘pandemic’
Families affected by meth can ask questions of a panel at the Te Puna meeting.
!['Stay clear': Clean-up continues after new oil slick sightings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Stay clear': Clean-up continues after new oil slick sightings
The clean-up involves monitoring absorbent booms.
!['It reeks': More oil slick found on water in Pilot Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'It reeks': More oil slick found on water in Pilot Bay
The source of the spill is not yet known.
!['Avoid the shoreline': Suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Avoid the shoreline': Suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour
The spill is suspected to be a mix of diesel and some heavier oil.
![12-year-old sailor's meteoric rise earns India spot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
12-year-old sailor's meteoric rise earns India spot
Tauranga 12-year-old Harry Strang is setting sail for international waters.
!['Doesn’t make sense': BOP doctors speak out amid strikes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Doesn’t make sense': BOP doctors speak out amid strikes
Junior doctors picketed outside hospitals this week.
![Fuelling change: End of era for long-running service station](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Fuelling change: End of era for long-running service station
Bittersweet atmosphere as loyal patrons called in one final time.
![Battle of Gate Pā 160th commemoration takes place](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Battle of Gate Pā 160th commemoration takes place
A significant moment in the history of Tauranga is being marked today.
![Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered at the Mount Cenotaph to remember our soldiers' sacrifices.
![Man dies on Pāpāmoa beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Man dies on Pāpāmoa beach
The death is not being treated as suspicious, police say.
![Tauranga resident grows rare red kūmara flower](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Tauranga resident grows rare red kūmara flower
The special moment is almost as magical as spotting a unicorn.
![When you can catch the last cruise ships of the season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
When you can catch the last cruise ships of the season
More than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.
![Maketu photographer wins NZ photo competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Maketu photographer wins NZ photo competition
Renowned Maketu photographer once again captures the essence NZ marine beauty.