Traffic light setting ends: Businesses celebrate return to 'normality'
The Covid-19 traffic light system and mask requirements have ended.
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'Pull every lever': Congestion charging considered for city 'wedded' to cars
"I can't think of something that will have a greater impact in a short amount of time."
Live: Lights out tonight! Govt scraps traffic light system, almost all mask rules
Government moves to new phase of Covid-19 response.
Investigation under way after posts made purporting to be convicted rapist
A series of fake online posts have been taken down.
Valley finish strongly to deny Bush
This victory lifts Valley to third position behind South Canterbury and Whanganui.
Live: Public holiday for the Queen? Cabinet meets; have your say in our poll
A public holiday will likely coincide with a memorial service for the Queen.
University research projects get $26m funding
The funding is from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment's Endeavour Fund.
Waihi golf: Rain gods wreak havoc
Rain meant a shortened programme at Waihi this week.
Comment: This is the most important rule in life
COMMENT: I thought adults had it all figured out but it turns out, maybe not.
Dog left hanging in tree, SPCA appeals for information
The dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.
Stunning homes win gongs at building contest
A Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau house of the year competition was held.
Conservation week 2022: Bay groups work to improve the environment
This year's theme is taking action for nature.
Flag flies at half-mast
District council 's flag lowered to half-mast with the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Road clear after large truck blocked SH2 at Te Puna
The road was cleared by about 8.25am.
'The world is changing' - Tauranga iwi leader shares his te reo Māori journey
'Māori people want to learn Te Reo because it's absolutely critical that they should do.'
Ko Wai Ahau? Try our pepeha interactive tool
Create your own pepeha and share it with friends.
Live: Queen Elizabeth's coffin taken to Edinburgh
Mourners pack streets and bridges for a view of the hearse en route to Scottish capital.
'Absolute nightmare': Alone in emergency housing - a meth addict's road to recovery
'When you're an addict ... in six months' time, you could be in jail [or] dead.'
Tauranga property values: How has your suburb fared?
The latest average values could spell good news for first home buyers.
City warned: $1.6b GDP loss likely if 'urgent' action to curb housing shortfall isn't taken
Tauranga's potential unaffordability could drive thousands of people from the city.
Complaints about marriage, sexuality, and gender beliefs at Bethlehem College
The school says it has not changed any of its beliefs after ongoing media coverage.
Fixed-price contracts and five per cent deposits: Building industry fights back
ANZ's Blueprint to Build nets $3.5 billion in lending since it launched last year.
Calls from health sector to 'absolutely' drop vax mandate amid staff shortage
One unvaccinated support worker said she would 'go back tomorrow' to her job if she could.
Students quiz council candidates about youth issues
What do council hopefuls think the big issues are for Hamilton's youth.
Moonwalking and mayonnaise: What they have to do with reducing your cleaning time
Pantyhose, lemons and mayonnaise: Your cheap house cleaning must-haves.
Samantha Motion: There will never be another like Queen Elizabeth II
OPINION: The Queen used her celebrity with an amazing grace that befitted her position.
Comment: Mark Lister says if you can't beat 'em, buy 'em
Investing in companies we shop with gives us the chance to back them, and hedge our bets.
Meghan-Harry drama that played out as royals rushed to Queen
The world has now entered a new era after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96.
'Hello Queen': The story behind this photo of the Queen laughing
The photo was captured in 1976 when the Queen visited the Bay of Plenty.
'So privileged': Rotorua man reflects on year stint working for the Queen
He landed himself a job at Buckingham Palace after responding to an ad in the Daily Mail.
Watch the King's speech: Charles pays tribute to Camilla, extends olive branch to Harry, Meghan
King Charles has said his beloved mother's death was a moment of 'great sadness'.
Live: 'My darling Mama' - King Charles chokes up as he pays tribute to Camilla, William; extends olive branch to Harry, Meghan
King Charles completes his first day on the throne with an emotional address.
Kiwi QCs are now KCs, all cases become the King vs X
Silks are now King's Counsels following the death of the monarch.
A trifecta in rugby sevens as the AIMS Games 2022 wraps up
This week has been a 'celebration of sport' in the Bay of Plenty.