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Cyclist injured after hitting parked car
The incident was reported to police at 10.25am.
New ratepayers' group takes aim at 'outrageous' rates rises
The group said rate increases would make Tauranga unaffordable for current residents.
Kaiate Falls rescue: Climber falls and breaks leg
A man abseiling fell and broke his leg.
Three waters reform: How Bay of Plenty rates could be impacted
Proposed reform has support from some who say it reflects underinvestment 'by many'.
We've bin waiting: What you need to know as new kerbside collections begin
Residents can check their rubbish collection day on the council website.
Cellphone stopped first bullet police fired at Mike Taylor - Forensic expert
Michael Taylor was shot by police three times.
Letters: 'Irresponsible' central govt letting us down on roads
Our readers have their say.
Jo Raphael: Bubble risk-takers shouldn't complain
OPINION: The transtasman bubble was always a case of "flyer-beware".
'Sombre' mood as book closes on Kawerau paper mill
Production inside the mill has stopped and the clean up has begun for 160 workers.
Frosty start for Bay of Plenty as polar blast continues
Desert Rd is closed due to snow this morning.
Fatal crushing: Inquest spotlight on faulty safety sensors
'We were all affected by what happened.'
'Severely traumatised': Meth use at home having 'devastating' impact on kids - foster carers
Half of all reports to Oranga Tamariki are related to meth.
The last days of the Norske Skog Tasman Mill
In its 66-year history, the mill at Kawerau has provided intergenerational employment.
Former mayor among new faces on Bay Venues board
Board reset follows council reviews critical of how Bay Venues was operating.
'It is just crazy': Conference sector enjoys increased demand
'We are pretty booked up all the way till March,' says one Tauranga catering company.
Bubble burst: Woman's trip home to Bay put on hold
Kerry Anderson has been waiting more than two years to visit friends and family.
Emma Houpt: Should suburb be called Merivale or Parkvale?
Opinion: The NZ Geographic Board has never recorded this suburb's name as Merivale.
Tauranga water restrictions lifted
A ban on the use of irrigation systems and sprinklers was put in place on December 23.
New community centre to be a 'beacon of hope and optimism' for Merivale
The new community centre will be built by December 2022.
No damage to train tracks after drilling rig crash
Two train services were affected by the accident.
'It has only ever been the kids': Youth worker inspired by Merivale community
Rachael Wilson has been working at the community centre for two years.
Jo Raphael: Teach children early on about the value of saving
OPINION: Buy now, pay later can be convenient, but don't let it get out of hand.
Why DHBs need to be more flexible over aged care
OPINION: why the residential care industry just keeps growing.
All you need to know: Western BOP kerbside rubbish and recycling collection
Almost 17,500 eligible households received new bins
'Accident waiting to happen': Residents share concerns on new bins
Residents believe bins are too large and there is insufficient kerb space for all bins.
Brrrr! Polar blast on the way
A cold air mass straight off the Antarctic ice shelf is hitting parts of New Zealand.
'We anticipated there to be more': Influenza cases in Bay of Plenty very low
However, there has been a rise in a respiratory virus predominantly affecting children.
Drilling rig crashes onto railway lines in Te Puke
Police say they don't know what caused the vehicle to leave the road.
'We deserve better': 2018 Census iwi affiliation data finally out
The data was released by Stats NZ and Rotorua-based Data Iwi Leaders Group this week.
Heather Du Plessis-Allan: Why Collins was right to 'knife her colleagues'
OPINION: The National party badly needs diversity and fresh talent.
Bay principals grapple with increase of students vaping
Vaping is becoming an increasing problem for Bay of Plenty schools, principals say.
Zizi Sparks: The pros and cons of being perpetually positive
Opinion: I would rather be always positive, than always negative and cynical.
Heavy rain warning for parts of Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly.