'Unacceptable risk': Project to build hundreds of homes stalls after funding bid fails
Change 'late in the process' presents 'unacceptable risk' for housing provider.
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Bay of Plenty Regional Council to save $7m in rates collection
'The benefits far outweigh the costs that we’ve incurred in terms of better engagement.'
Light vehicles and essential travel only between Hikuai and Ōpoutere on SH25
An underslip is limiting travel between Hikuai and Ōpoutere.
Turtle-y awesome: 'Cheeky' green turtle Smee returned to ocean
He needed help after being hooked by a fisherman.
Downpour: Potential wastewater spill, beach access damaged in Omanu
Heavy rain event put pressure on the city’s stormwater.
Sex and lies are used to sell vapes online
There are a variety of slick and misleading ways the products are marketed.
Region's leading farmers announced at award dinners
The Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were held last weekend.
Kiri Gillespie: Time to break habits as cost-of-living crisis bites
Opinion: Things have changed. So has my mindset.
Runner-up for dairy farmer Dayna
Accolade follows dairy trainee award two years ago.
Coromandel facing more roading woes: 'This was meant to be the comeback summer'
The main highway between Hikuai and Whangamatā was closed after a washout on Sunday.
Willie Jackson: The rain's not racist, but the history of this country has undeniably been
By Māori, for Māori solutions can benefit all - I wouldn't support them if they didn't.
Dozens attend storytime session with drag queens despite complaints
The event was well-attended despite a number of complaints.
Summer of cyclones: Tauranga's wettest summer in more than 120 years
Weather experts have confirmed just how terrible last summer was.
Weather upsetting for Coromandel families
Reports of children and their parents experiencing heightened anxiety around access.
Korohina is new Tauranga Art Gallery director
The appointment will help to grow the CBD's vibrancy.
It’s Seaweek: Lead the Way with responsible dog ownership
Lead the Way helps dog owners be more aware of New Zealand’s sensitive coastlines.
Casting call from Waihī Drama Society
It’s an action-packed next few months at Waihī Drama Society.
Zespri forecasts big net profit dip and confirms NZX listing
Listing likely later this year but only growers will hold shares.
Tauranga port resource consent hearing witness challenged on 'negligible' impact findings
Key witness says Port of Tauranga's wharf plan will see “negligible” effects.
Waitekohekohe recreational park officially opens
New park opens for Katikati's walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders.
Thames Valley Rugby: Big turnout of coaches at Tairua training camp
Thames Valley Rugby Union hosted its annual Level 2 course for coaches recently.
Paeroa floodgates do great job during Cyclone Gabrielle
The floodgates were installed in 2018, but haven't been used previously.
Mosen's $5000 Baypark win
Former national champ comes from grid nine to take the win.
Multiple flooding callouts in Tauranga; SH25 closed due to washout
There were callouts to 10 properties overnight.
Building the next generation: More apprentices needed to meet construction demands
“We need to invest in apprentices now to help support the next market boom."
Waihi Beach home’s surprising $1.8m sale after freak tornado rips through town
Storm damage nearly stopped on-site auction from going ahead.
Crankworx to return to Rotorua 'bigger and better'
Hundreds of athletes and an audience of millions will have their eyes on Rotorua.
'I can't do anything': Woman's painful wait for surgery
The 67-year-old Katikati woman says the pain has made her feel “older than my years”.
Skydiving in their 90s: 'I have to prove that I can'
Retirement village residents rallying to raise money for St John.
‘No way in hell’: Hundreds protest proposed new stadium
“We all share this area and it works pretty good.”
'Long awaited': Tauranga apartments, townhouses on the market soon
The release of units in Tauranga's Thirty Eight Elizabeth development was 'long awaited'.
Weekend winners: Whakatāne Lotto player scores $1m
Players from Tokoroa and Tauranga also won big in Saturday’s live draw.
Weather: Heavy rain watch issued for North Island regions
MetService is warning that thunderstorms and downpours are possible.