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Has the Bayfair flyover improved traffic? Why the council can't say
At least one local driver says it's had a positive affect.
Driver dies in crash between car and tanker near Tirau
Emergency services are at the scene.
Donation drive for goods to sell
Free collection service available for bigger items
'Tired of saying the same thing': Tauranga teachers to join strike action
Ministry says latest offer gave teachers a maximum base salary of $100k by end of 2024.
Better work stories: Sister's police yarns lead brother to join the force
Well-known Bay of Plenty rugby identities and siblings are now both police officers,
Work on Pāpāmoa Hills upgrade in final stages
Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park upgrade to open in spring.
BoP road information, latest rainfall amounts
The region is in clean up mode after days of rain.
'We have got to run our school': 'Unqualified' teachers hired amid shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
Western Bay creative projects get a boost
The latest Creative NZ funding round delivers financial support to 10 diverse projects.
Ex-librarian on to chapter 100
Lillian Sissons is one of two Lexham Park centenarians.
Katikati Festival of Cultures: Homeland pride celebrated
Katikati is celebrating its diversity with the Festival of Cultures.
Katikati launch for choreographer's dance workshops
Jared Hemopo hopes to bring dance workshops to remote areas.
Green birthdays celebrated with tree planting
Forest & Bird milestone birthday celebrated.
Whangamata surfer rides the wave of success
Pia Rogers will be winging her way to the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador.
Four Taranaki locals to play on home ground against Reds
Gallagher Chiefs head coach selected four Taranaki Bulls players for Friday's line-up.
Richard Prebble: Christopher Luxon has a problem looming with female voters
Brooke van Velden's campaign could win over female voters.
The Premium Debate: Use the Budget to give the team of five million a break
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Opinion: Working fulltime and studying? Why you should hang in there
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Whānau Ora students show why it's worth being committed.
Weather: Intense rainfall brings flooding and slips to BoP
Motorists were trapped on the Kaimai Range as heavy rain pelted the region.
Drop-in session to discuss Heron Cres redevelopment
A community drop-in session will be held to discuss development plans
'We had no idea': Club members unaware as rising floodwaters surround building
Police lights outside warn members of the danger.
‘Increasingly unaffordable’: Rents expected to hit nearly $1000 a week in Tauranga
The region's population is also expected to reach 282,900 in the next 30 years.
Record rain across the rohe causing erosion and river discolouration
Multiple slips and erosion in the upper reaches of catchments across the Bay of Plenty.
Heavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of deluge
There's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.
'Alarming offending': Security guards stationed at all North Island Michael Hill stores
There have been three attacks on Michael Hill stores in the past week.
Live: Highways blocked, motorists trapped, rivers rising as heavy rain hits BoP
An orange rain warning is in place for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula.
Opinion: Coromandel still in limbo over SH25A reopening
A lack of commitment to a firm reopening date for State Highway 25A is devastating news.
Loss of a vital connection has caused immeasurable harm: Mayor
Transport Minister Michael Wood reveals the Governments plans for SH25A in the Coromandel.
Bay of Plenty waterways running dirty after erosion from rain
Multiple slips and erosion are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries.
Letters: The monarchy is a money-maker for the UK
Opinion: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Auckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to come
Severe thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.
Te Puke Sports win tight thriller against Te Puna
Late scoring burst seals win over Te Puna.
'Time is of the essence': $30-40 million bridge to replace SH25A Coromandel
There are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.