'Massive implications': Council under fire over 'inaccurate' slope hazard maps
Scott Adams says in his view: 'There is a question to be asked around competency here'.
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Port of Tauranga gets partial green light from Environment Court for expansion project
Stage 1 involves constructing 285 metres of additional berth.
Bargain hunter alert: 25 neighbours combine for monster garage sale trail
The Tauranga neighbours have something for everyone and 'loads of bargains'.
Te Puke archives secured by Family Heritage Group
Forty years of the town's scrapbooks have now been scanned and saved.
'Who's the a**hole?': Threatening note left over car parking
The business card criticised their parking and carried a threat.
Te Puna's 'heart and soul': Former councillor remembered
'She left the community in a better place than she found it.'
Christmas Appeal: Foodbank worker's passion for making a difference
“We try to give our clients as much choice as we can.”
Kiwicoast Lions’ health night raises money for Rural Support Trust
Fashion show creates laughter amid serious message
'Absolutely amazing': She was born with a brain injury. Her latest achievements made her mum cry
Greer is 'functionally blind' and will probably need to use a wheelchair or walking aids.
'I overcame it': The three life tips that helped grieving son beat his depression
Brendon Johnston says he now wakes up every day feeling 'excited'.
Whakatāne homicide: Man who died after 'gang-related' disorder named
A 'gang-related disorder' occurred in the lead-up to the death, police say.
Bupa Te Puke Country Lodge gains chair thanks to Movember
The auction didn't meet its reserve, so the local PPTA stepped in.
'We continue to celebrate te reo': Willis defends policy for Māori-speaking public servants
"It is one of New Zealand’s official languages ... We will continue to support that."
Police appeal for sightings of two missing people
Police are asking for help to solve two separate missing people cases.
28m high: Scientists model NZ’s risk from tsunami-making quakes
New analysis points to rare but extreme potential for huge tsunamis hitting NZ's coasts.
Letters: Adding fluoride too costly
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Is pensioner area unsafe for vehicles?
Letter writer asks is area safe for parking
Scott Simpson: Looking forward to getting stuck in
OPINION: It’s been an exciting few weeks in politics.
Local hero receives fitting award
Angela Wallace is a finalist in the national Local Hero Awards.
Trampoline star on a high after fishing and golf event
Trampoline star catches 13.5kg kingfish and has eight handicap golf swing.
Te reo being 'ripped away': Iwi trust files Waitangi Tribunal claim against Govt
'A dismissal of the reo is essentially a dismissal of the whole idea of Māori itself.'
They see me rolling: The scooter club giving back to the community
The Greenwood Retirement Village group challenges other villages to collect as well.
'Bring it on' says market to possible big Port of Tauranga shares sale by council
Bay of Plenty council's big stake makes port shares harder to buy.
Teen's 'amateurish' fake money scheme used home printer to make $10s, $20s, $50s
A Rotorua teenager has avoided prison after he forged banknotes and distributed them wide
Why New Zealand's crackdown on vaping needs to go further
OPINION: By next week, disposable vapes need to have nicotine limits and safety features.
'It was a close call' - Why it took 50 years to build Ruapehu's lahar warning system
That's despite a series of eruptions in 1995 and 1996 highlighting the mountain's risk
Gang-related disorder before man's death in Whakatāne leads to homicide investigation
Police said there was a gang-related disorder incident before the man died.
Tauranga needs 5000 more homes, but 'critical' development still years away
Tolley 'frustrated' as long timelines continue for project that could house 15,550.
'Old, bad habit': Man helped give stranger CPR, then stole his bank cards
The defendant has appeared in the Tauranga District Court on dishonesty charges.
Will cloud cover spoil the rare meteor-shower spectacle?
'This clump will exist for this one pass and we are going to plough through it.'
Greerton road closed after car crash, one person taken to hospital
The crash was reported to the police around 1.40pm.
Western Bay artists come together for Christmas exhibition
Christmas artworks and crafts for sales.
Burglaries keeping Katikati cops busy
Katikati Police report November 30 - December 11.