Pukehina rate on ice as Three Waters looms
Each rateable property in Pukehina has paid a yearly $20 targeted wastewater rate
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Luxon should have gone further in condemning racism
OPINION: Luxon should call out the racists at every opportunity,
Huge blow: Black Caps captain ruled out of England test
The side will now be without two of its major stars for the second match of the series.
Sonya Bateson: I was utterly terrified. How do we combat this anti-social behaviour?
OPINION: Reports of harassment and intimidation in public spaces appear to be on the rise.
Opinion: How we're missing the chance to punish bad drivers
Luke Kirkness says the law is the law, and if you break it, you should be punished.
'Long way to go': Return to normal a struggle for most businesses
Actual retail sales values increased in the Bay of Plenty in Q1 but how do retailers feel?
Garry Webber: Three Waters recommendations food for thought
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is monitoring the reforms closely
'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nurses
Seclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.
Man arrested after 'prolonged and violent' assault on teen at mall
It followed a public appeal for information issued by police today.
Destiny Church Pastor avoids conviction over anti-vaccine protest after 'misguided loyalty'
Destiny Church Tauranga Pastor has been discharged without conviction for Covid breach.
Rush hour delays: Two crashes on city routes
The crashes were both between 4pm and 4.30pm.
Yacht skipper fined after container ship had to change course
Under maritime law the skipper has been fined the maximum $200.
Live: 7927 new community cases, 27 deaths, 12 in ICU
A health official says we're on the same path as other countries experience more waves.
'Prolonged and violent assault': Police appeal after teen attacked
A boy in his mid-teens is the victim of a prolonged and violent assault, police say.
Raise a glass to pizza and pinot for a worthy cause
Ruth Watson's Pink Ribbon breakfast is a lunch of two favourites - pizza and wine
Warnings after boat sinks in BOP, tramp salvaged from Lake Rotorua
The boat sunk on Saturday and needed to be salvaged by the regional council.
PJs okay for stellar evening at library
Library's regular events have started again after being suspended due to the pandemic
Hopes for new Tauranga trade relationships after international diplomat visit
The visit has been described as a rare opportunity.
Patrick painting now a permanent on Katikati wall
Town favourite Patrick Dunn has his own mural outside Harcourts Katikati.
Letters: After another US mass shooting, would weapons bans make people safer?
Our readers have their say.
'They're beatable': How the Chiefs could end Crusaders' era of dominance
The Chiefs won the last meeting between the two sides in Christchurch.
The 'homegrown solution' for tackling the cost-of-living crisis
Poutiri Trust has helped about 90 households gain improved access to healthy food.
Rock quest a primer for book fair
Annual book sale benefits local individuals and organisations
'It was an explosion': Neighbours describe Mount Maunganui house fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called about 2am.
Seeing Platinum Queen the highlight of visit
Royal photographer goes around the World for Platinum Jubilee.
Lotto: Lady luck spreads cheer around BOP
Lotto Second Division was struck in last night's live Lotto draw.
Gang pad fire in Murupara 'not suspicious'
Building suffers 'substantial damage' after blaze in early hours of Monday morning.
'Horrendous': Police target speeders amid fears of an 'accident waiting to happen'
Police warn enforcement action will be taken against drivers speeding through roadworks.
Area school zoning 'future-proofing' for locals
The Whangamata Area School could be subject to zoning - read more to have your say.
Five on trial after attempt to take back loaned caravan results in attack
Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.
Kiwifruit v Parliament coming to Te Puke
Afternoon of sport and culture to support RSE's home communities.
'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witness
The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.
Retail in Tauranga's CBD
There were fewer retail sales nationwide in the March 2022 quarter compared to the December 2021 quarter, Stats NZ data showed.
'Small chance' NZ will experience more aggressive Covid variant; 24 deaths and 7050 cases today
Medical fraternity concerned about potential long-term organ damage from Covid: expert