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$75m Ōmokoroa Town Centre resource consent 'exciting', commissioners told
Independent commissioners are considering a $75m town centre resource consent.
New kerbside collection bins ready for roll out
The new bins will be delivered to the kerbside in front of each household.
Western Bay moves to restricted fire season
The restrictions were put in place this morning.
City in 'crisis': Commissioners warned of 5000-house deficit in next decade
"We are behind, there are no two ways about it."
Hello future district: We have a plan says Western Bay Council
But more help is needed from the community for the finalisation of the Long-term Plan.
Mount parents plead for schoolchildren's safety on busy road
Community pay "huge price" for 30 minutes of marginally better traffic flow, say parents.
Investment needed to cope with population growth
The Long-term Plan 2021-31 aims to address problems caused by the city's rapid growth.
Cricket: Greerton maintain unbeaten record
Greerton won a top-of-the-table clash against Central Indians on Saturday.
Stephanie Worsop: More to be done to achieve true gender equality
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Stephanie Worsop: Going down the rabbit hole of pet peeves
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Life in the fast lane: ABs legend becomes orderly
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CYFS should have checked Baby Royal within 24 hrs - weeks later, he was dead
CYFS report says social workers should have seen 'vulnerable' baby within 24 to 48 hours.
Principal's home burgled while she helped students evacuate
'That's the terrible thing - in a time like that, that people would be so cruel.'
Motorbike crash at Pukehina closes part of State Highway 2
Motorists are asked to avoid the area until the road is clear.
'This is for real': How Ōpōtiki mayor helped evacuate a whole district in 45 minutes
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Dawn Picken: It's not cancel culture, it's progress
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'Pretty quick': Civil Defence's praise of Kiwis after tsunami warning
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Tsunami scare: How did we cope?
A potential tsunami forced us to find out how effective our evacuation plans are.
Four arrested after Bay of Plenty car thefts
Police say they are still seeking other people in relation to the offending.
More people reading the Bay of Plenty Times, new figures show.
The paper's weekly readership sits at 76,000.
Covid-19 vaccinations across Bay of Plenty going strong
Vaccines aren't mandatory for Port of Tauranga workers but are for Rotorua MIQ staff.
Quake aftermath: Always be ready to flee for 3 days, says leader
Earthquakes and tsunami alerts have also sparked renewed calls for sirens along the coast.
Religious vandalism of pride celebration sign 'appalling'
"I was lost for words at how thoughtless people could be."
Serious injuries after car crashes off highway on to railway tracks
Police were notified at 1.05pm.
One person killed after two-vehicle crash in Te Puke
The crash happened about 11.30am.
Ōpōtiki residents refuse to evacuate
'That was their own choice,' councillor says of few residents who opted to stay put.
Whakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants named
Three parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.
More schools join free lunch programme
Education Minister made an announcement but couldn't avoid Covid-19 spotlight.
Earthquake advice: Evacuated residents told they can go home
Warning now lifted following a magnitude 7.1 quake off East Cape.
Bay residents evacuate after early morning quake
A massive 7.1 magnitude quake has struck off New Zealand's east coast.
Youth cancer survival rates increased - but less likely if you live in a region
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