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Travel from India to New Zealand will be suspended from Sunday until later this month.
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Man dies in water incident at Ōhope Beach
The man was pulled from the water but died in spite of medical attention.
Monica Cantwell killer Charles Coulam up for parole again
Charles John Coulam was convicted for murder and assault in December 1989.
Young girl in hospital after pool rescue
One person was taken to hospital in serious condition.
Road layout changes near Bayfair roundabout
Night works will be carried out to create new lanes and reconfigure the roundabout.
'Our staff deserve it': Business owners adopt new $20 minimum wage
The adult minimum wage increased to $20 from $18.90 per hour on April 1, 2021
Community Fun Days a chance for feedback
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has recently held a series of Community Fun Days.
Uplifting experience to start students' day
Balloon flight was like soaring across the sky, says young Ruby Ensor.
One dead after quad bike accident
The incident took place in the Lower Kaimai area, near State Highway 29.
One year submerged: Vehicle recovered from bay
To access the bay, a barge had to sneak under the Maungatapu Bridge at low tide.
Firefighters forced to withdraw from fire
A caravan was on fire but has since been extinguished.
'I didn't want it to end': Paddle board mission a success
The weather gods played ball as Jimmy Dow took on a mighty challenge.
'Dogs in togs' pool swim cancelled due to rain forecast
'While we're all going to get wet anyway, everyone's safety is our first priority.'
Almost as old as the hills: Tauranga Library turns 150
On this day in 1871, the seeds were planted for Tauranga Library.
Scholarship worth $70k awarded to Tauranga student
The scholarship is valued at close to $70,000 per year.
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa Hills upgrade on track
The coming together of three waka. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Letters to the editor: Drawbacks of daylight saving
Opinion: Readers have their say.
New winner to be crowned at 2020 Enduro Championship
The championships get under way this weekend.
'Hold them tight': Father excited to see Aussie-based kids again
The bubble date with Australia has been set.
Truck and car crash sparks fire, one person injured
The incident took place on Hewletts Road heading westbound around 3pm.
Treasured Art collaborates to support local charities
The exhibition runs from May 10 to 16.
Support flows after MP diagnosed with cancer
A Labour MP has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer.
Person injured in Mount Maunganui fire
Emergency services were called about 7.30am.
House prices: Second Tauranga suburb joins the million-dollar club
CoreLogic's Mapping the Market report reveals most expensive and cheapest suburbs
Stephanie Worsop: We need to do better at hiring people with disabilities
Opinion: Everyone needs to have a hand in creating a more equal employment playing field.
Who are the Western Bay of Plenty byelection candidates, and what are their plans
Ten candidates but one constant theme - rates, and what should be done about them.
Cup champ Peter Burling home to see sailors who helped shape him
Hometown hero back in Tauranga to mark yachting club's 100 years of sailing.
Easter sport: Speedway season ends with a bang; world ODI record set at Bay Oval
Forget Easter egg hunts, the Bay turned it on for all the sport nuts this weekend.
Local Focus: Popular Waterline educator retires after 16 years
Adrienne Rickey looks back at teaching 39,000 children. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Tourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opens
Aussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.
Trash city: Tauranga's household waste woes
It's hoped the new kerbside collection service will change things around for Tauranga.
Stephanie Worsop: Turning my millennial self into a Gen Z
Opinion: Can I let go of my millennial ways to be cool like the younger generation?
Smooth sailing: Yacht club of Olympians - including Cup hero Burling - marks 100 years
All hands on deck for Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club centennial this weekend.