Six great white sharks in Tauranga area prompt warning
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Ceiling fire at Tauranga cancer treatment centre under investigation
Significant water damage has shut the Kathleen Kilgour Centre for at least a day.
Local Focus: Sam's Skate School donates mini-ramp to Memorial Park
Just in time for the school holiday, there's a new attraction at a Tauranga skatepark
Jo Raphael: Buy now, pay later alcohol needs more oversight
OPINION: Alcohol on buy now, pay later services can be tempting, but not a good idea.
Call for businesses to hire 'Māori cultural advisors' to protect culture
This comes after it was revealed how a controversial DHB Covid-19 pamphlet was approved.
Boozed and banged-up: ACC pays millions for alcohol-related injuries
Fights, falling over and broken glass contributed to millions in ACC injury claims.
'It's about future generations': Multi-use arena 'positive' say those with most to lose
The arena would help cater to the already-overwhelming demand for event venues.
One seriously hurt in Bay of Plenty crash
Police close road after responding to a two-vehicle accident just after 8.30pm.
Two Covid-19 cases in Murupara as just over half of town fully vaccinated
Murupara is one of New Zealand's least vaccinated areas.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers have a say on 'buy now, pay later' schemes for alcohol
Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.
Luke Kirkness: Townies should get behind installing tanks to catch rainwater
OPINION: We should be well accustomed to droughts and water restrictions over summer now.
DHB staff had reservations about Covid pamphlet - but it was approved anyway
An independent investigation was made into how the brochure was released by the DHB.
'Execution-style' killing: Murder accused given name suppression
Arrested man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.
Rob Rattenbury: Take a deep breath and just keep smiling
Christmas is coming and after nearly two years we're heading towards some form of normal.
Foodbank appeal cracks $100,000 in donations
There is one week left for the Bay of Plenty Times' Christmas Appeal for food bank.
Jordy Gastmeier is 'excited to come to work every day' - and so is her dog Xina
The foodbank's warehouse manager and her canine companion make the foodbank brighter.
'Juice junkies': Welfare leader concerned about payment schemes used to buy liquor
Feedback has been sought on buy now, pay later schemes.
Whakatāne Hospital adult wards 'absolutely full' before Auckland border opened
Nurses at the hospital were also already doing extra shifts and working over-time.
Dawn Picken: 'I see each meal as a memory'
OPINION: Who we are eating with matters more than what we're eating this holiday season.
More rates pain signalled for 'smashed' commercial sector
Tauranga is behind other centres for its 'considerably lower' commercial rates.
'Kick in the guts': Call for rates relief for CBD, Covid-hit businesses
The council will work with business owners who need more time to pay their rates.
Samantha Motion: The case for restricting dogs on beaches - to benefit dogs
OPINION: The Bay of Plenty is a great place to live or holiday with a pooch.
Feedback sought on Marine Parade boardwalk extension
Draft concept design and illustrations were are available on the council website.
Eight tips to ease your Covid anxiety as we head into 2022
Kiwis have high hopes for a better 2022, but it's still easy to succumb to worry.
Spirit of giving: Port donates $10,000 to Foodbank Christmas Appeal
This is the 12th year the Port of Tauranga has donated to the foodbank.
Baypark Speedway finally getting into gear after 'super disappointing' delays
World-class racers talk about the impact Covid-19 has had on their beloved sport.
Heavy rain in Bay of Plenty prompts water contamination warning
The warning has been issued following heavy rainfall
Large slab of pounamu found in bush in Bay of Plenty
Police are looking for the owner of a large piece of pounamu found in bush.
Jo Raphael: 'Racial profiling' should not still be happening in 2021
OPINION: Teen's experience shows New Zealand has more work to do.
Letters: Generational cigarette ban should be extended
Our readers have their say.
Calls for resignations at last-ditch attempt to fight Three Waters
The issue has sparked clear divide among councillors.
'Too little too late': Muller on $17.9m funding announced for Tauranga Hospital
The DHB says the funding would be enough to complete Covid-related works at the hospital.
Letters: Off-leash hours a great way to avoid the killjoys
Our readers have their say.