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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.
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.
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.
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.
'Amazing' feedback: Support mounts for teen victim of 'racial profiling'
'A lot of people said it was the video (of Aiomai) that really moved them.'
Returning loved ones say it's 'great to be out of Auckland', 'incredible' to be together
Freed Aucklanders reunite with their Bay of Plenty families.
Tauranga death of person with Covid first in region
'Covid has taken a toll on us all ... but the death of a loved one is a terrible burden.'
The 90% Project: Where has Delta spread to in the Bay?
The source of infection for the first cases reported in the district is not clear.
Options for future for Tauranga Racecourse, golf club land revealed
Tauranga's housing crisis faces major hurdle - its community
Councillor's conduct to be investigated
It stems from alleged 'misinformative' comments on a local Facebook page.
Road blocked: Fallen tree narrowly misses parked car
A fallen tree is blocking 9th Ave for the next two hours.
'Success', or 'waste of money'? How many took My Tauranga Vibe survey
"My recommendation is to put it in the bin and start again."
Family violence strategy good sign, frontline workers say
Front-line groups react to the government's family violence elimination strategy.
'Best Christmas present': Families prepare for tearful reunions with Auckland loved ones
Families are reuniting with their Auckland based loved ones, just in time for Christmas.
'Racial profiling': Māori teen in tears after store employee calls her 'undesirable'
'I don't know why she said that. It has really hurt me."
'Ultimate vibe was whānau': Iwi-led vaccination clinic a 'success'
The drive-through vaccination event took place at Sulphur Point Marine Park on Saturday.
Luke Kirkness: Let's stop making life out like it's a bed of roses
OPINION: The sooner people realise life isn't easy, the better
For a foodbank manager, no two days are the same
The foodbank's manager Nicky Goodwin on her eight years at the helm.
Letters: Solo beach walkers carrying sticks after dog incidents
Our readers have their say.
Thousands of new jobs, businesses: Tauriko Business Estate seeks land rezone
Developers hope the council will ask Minister for Environment to help fast-track plans.
'Relief' mixed with 'frustration': What going orange for New Year's means for Rotorua
'It is good news that we have got it but I am disappointed it has not come sooner'
Car in harbour: Golf star praises 'heroic' rescuers who tried to save mum
'He couldn't get the doors open and he was basically on his last breath.'
Summer deluge: Motorists urged to take care as heavy rain sets in
The upper North Island and Nelson are set for a pre-Christmas drenching.