More extreme weather events strike Bay of Plenty this summer
More extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.
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Demand continues to outstrip supply in the rental market.
Roll estimates give Tauranga a new biggest school
Principals of fast-growing schools complain the ministry is moving too slow on new builds.
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Whakatāne and the East Coast have an abundance of activities to enjoy.
Dawn Picken: Trump's legacy a shameful one
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Bay MP: People upset at fire siren should 'get some earplugs'
Fire sirens the 'price we need to pay' for being protected, says MP.
Jo Raphael: Silencing sirens is a bad idea
OPINION: Sirens need to stay for small communities
Letters to the editor: How can one complaint silence sirens?
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
One Love festival offers boost to local economy
The sold-out event will draw crowds of 20,000 for the fourth year in a row.
'Never cries or moans': Antonio, 8, courageously fights brain cancer
The Tauranga boy is determined to get back to 'normal' life.
'It's stuffed': Global supply chain woes spark fears of empty shelves
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Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?
Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Samantha Motion: Trump makes us treasure the good losers
OPINION: Remember when Winston Peters lost the election and basically disappeared?
Letters to the editor: Time for government to deliver on infrastructure
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Squash court's million-dollar makeover: 'This is going to take it to an extra level'
A total 165 building consents worth nearly $94m were issued in December.
Bay's export success a 'saviour' after Covid-19
And a new report suggests the region will continue to be a top performer.
US expats in the Bay fear repercussions of impeachment
Some say the impeachment of Donald Trump is something that needs to happen.
Armed Offenders Squad in Pāpāmoa
Police started looking for a person of interest at 4.15pm.
Shark attack victim farewelled with special memento from beach where she lost her life
A special handcrafted shell wreath framed the coffin of the teenage shark victim.
Letters to the editor: Calgary's rubbish system similar but more costly
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Samantha Motion: How do we get dirty dumpers to do the right thing?
OPINION: Careless people are treating charity secondhand shops like dumps.
'Terrifying': Car smashes into woman's house, destroys bathroom
'Unbelievable' no one was seriously hurt.
Mental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapist
The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
Loss of $255k in one month: Covid-19 impact on Tauranga's parking revealed
Parking revenue is down but business for some retailers is up.
'What the hell is wrong with this town': Refuge reports horrific abuse
The question comes after domestic violence callouts increased over the holiday period.
Clayton McMillan to extend stay with Chiefs
Clayton McMillan is the interim Chiefs head coach this year.
Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren
Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.
Samantha Motion: Attitude check needed for landlords resisting rental reform
Opinion: Laws aren't the only thing that needs to change for some.
Top 10! Local relic makes waves on Trade Me
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Mouldy sofas, urine-covered goods: Charity stores take hit from dumping
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