Ratepayers' group hosting protest against 'untenable' rates rises
The alliance says protest is a response to demand from concerned residents.
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Opportunity knocks: Western Bay chief executive signs off
District council CEO Miriam Taris says it's time for a break.
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Western Bay had not received any official reports on contaminated recycling.
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Cause of adult's death attributed to underlying medical conditions.
Tauranga man who assaulted, bit, spat at police awaits his fate
A Tauranga man has admitted seriously assaulting two police officers.
Obituary: Ross Burton 'a leader of the Rotorua legal profession'
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Kiwi artists collaborate for Tauranga charity art auction
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Large steam and gas plumes spotted from Whakaari/White Island
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Jo Raphael: Family violence victims must be protected
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Access changes to Bayfair Shopping Centre
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Suppression continues in alleged threatening video claim
A man is accused of making an objectionable video and inciting racial disharmony.
Masquerade ball organisers promise a magical, fantasy escape
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Check your tickets! Tauranga Lotto player wins $1 million
The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Tauranga.
'Unfortunate reality': Low pay leading to 'cowboy' start-ups
Some painters, decorators and fencers are willing to take up the work at a cut-price rate.
Life parolee Dean Wickliffe avoids prison recall for drink-driving
An infamous Bay man was sentenced to community work for breaching a parole condition.
Company fined $245k after employee injured on foreign ship outside NZ
It took nine hours for crew members to notice the injured employee was missing
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Adults need to speak out against child abuse, before it's too late
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Letters: Pool upgrade cost must face scrutiny
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Pāpāmoa woman selected for international netball role
Hooper says she is looking forward to developing the game on a global scale.
Cars crash on SH29A near Greerton
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Ōpōtiki man found not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter
The jury has found Ōpōtiki man Harry Matchitt not guilty of murder.
Bay of Plenty community invited to water treatment planting day
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Bay business' warning after hit by online storage scam
The Kollective was fraudulently charged €1.99 for six months.
Positive start to kerbside collections, says council
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Course boosts confidence for 23 local students
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Region of champions: Bay only behind Auckland for Olympians on NZ team
25 athletes from the Bay of Plenty will represent New Zealand on the world stage.
'A relative disadvantage': Concern over $1.81m community funding policy
Commissioner Selwood said applications under $10,000 would be disadvantaged.
Pilot officer from Tauranga sets his sights on the skies
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Jury considering verdict in Ōpōtiki murder trial sent home for the night
The jury in an Ōpōtiki murder trial has retired to consider its verdict.