Arataki skatepark gets security fence amid flooding woes
Some of the regular users of the skatepark have opted not to use it
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Cost and number of pamphlets printed also revealed.
'A growing region': Western Bay council makes submission on infrastructure needs
Housing and roading were two big infrastructure needs in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Patrick Walsh: School exclusions need to end
OPINION: The effect of exclusion on students is often severe and long term.
Investigation under way after school bus involved in multi-vehicle crash
The incident took place between the Pyes Pa and Oropi roundabouts on State Highway 29A.
Investigation into Simon Bridges' hospital gang brawl claim released
The district health board has released an explanation of what was captured on CCTV.
Bayfair walk-in clinic closed weekly for six weeks
The closure is the latest symptom of a national crisis.
Why a Black Cap thinks cricket should not be in the Olympics
"The Olympics is special, you don't always get to see all those athletes compete."
Letters to the editor: Bay recording worse road toll in NZ a 'sad statistic'
OPINION: Our readers have their say
Black Caps fans meet their heroes, world champs
The trophy and three players were at Tauranga Intermediate School.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Marae can do exactly what motels are doing, only better
OPINION: In early times marae were surrounded with families living around and close by.
'Traumatic': Man critical after caught between truck and wheelie bin
The man was in critical condition when he was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
Zizi Sparks: It's the perfect time to re-examine debt
OPINION: Interest rates are at a low and you could save thousands by revisiting debt.
BOP incidents: Person caught between bin and truck, pedestrian hit in Rotorua
Emergency services are attending incidents in Bay of Plenty this morning.
The flight that changed everything: Kristin Dunne reveals why she left Tourism Bay of Plenty
Dunne begins her first day of her new global role today.
'We're going to fall short' - 1600 new homes needed yearly
A new Housing Action Plan has just been signed off for Tauranga and the Western Bay.
Gull opens new $9m office at Mount Maunganui terminal
Office relocation included an excess of $9m in safety and environment enhancements.
Magic end difficult season on low with loss to Stars
The Magic went down 65-46 to the Stars in both sides' final hitout of the season.
'Grave concerns': Engineer struck off professional register
Engineer worked on the failed Bella Vista development, as well as others.
GPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccine
Staff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.
'Achieved what we wanted': Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance protests heard loud and clear
The protest coincided with the adoption of the Long-term Plan 2021-2031.
Tūhoe honey on world stage after international competition win
Sweet result causes buzz in Te Urewera.
Live: Protesting ratepayers descend on Tauranga council building
Protest coincides with adoption of Long-term Plan. Video made with funding from NZ On Air.
Megan Wilson: Futureproof Cameron Rd - because I miss the car-free lifestyle
OPINION: I feel for local businesses, but we need to shift away from car dependency.
Jo Raphael: Something special missing from Olympics
OPINION: The Olympics have already cost more than US$20 billion.
Rob Rattenbury: Devil in the detail for Govt's meth programme funding
OPINION: Meth programme should be given a chance.
'A bizarre twist': Business pleased with 5th Ave outcome but still leaving Cameron Rd
Bernina's new premises is on 15th Ave and will be open from the second week of September.
Local Focus: Kaituna Mole getting a facelift
Upgrade of popular Maketū fishing spot begins. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
'A destination, not just a commuting corridor': Construction on Cameron Rd starts
Commuters should allow extra time for traffic or use an alternative route if possible.
'Expect the unexpected': Heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty
The latest weather forecast the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel regions predicts heavy rain.
2021 Bay of Plenty road toll soars to 28
The wider Bay of Plenty police district's road toll stands at 28 and continues to climb.
Pukehina public toilet gutted by fire 'suspicious'
A public toilet gutted by fire in Pukehina is being treated as a possible arson attack.
Bay of Plenty mothers support others as breast milk banks dry up
Amy Bidois asked for donated breast milk and the mothers came out in droves.
Zizi Sparks: CrossFit competition renews drive to improve
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