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'A growing region': Western Bay council makes submission on infrastructure needs

Housing and roading were two big infrastructure needs in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Patrick Walsh: School exclusions need to end

OPINION: The effect of exclusion on students is often severe and long term.

Investigation under way after school bus involved in multi-vehicle crash

The incident took place between the Pyes Pa and Oropi roundabouts on State Highway 29A.

Investigation into Simon Bridges' hospital gang brawl claim released

The district health board has released an explanation of what was captured on CCTV.

Bayfair walk-in clinic closed weekly for six weeks

The closure is the latest symptom of a national crisis.

Why a Black Cap thinks cricket should not be in the Olympics

"The Olympics is special, you don't always get to see all those athletes compete."

Letters to the editor: Bay recording worse road toll in NZ a 'sad statistic'

OPINION: Our readers have their say

Black Caps fans meet their heroes, world champs

The trophy and three players were at Tauranga Intermediate School.

GPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccine

Staff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.

'Achieved what we wanted': Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance protests heard loud and clear

The protest coincided with the adoption of the Long-term Plan 2021-2031.

Tūhoe honey on world stage after international competition win

Sweet result causes buzz in Te Urewera.

Live: Protesting ratepayers descend on Tauranga council building

Protest coincides with adoption of Long-term Plan. Video made with funding from NZ On Air.

Megan Wilson: Futureproof Cameron Rd - because I miss the car-free lifestyle

OPINION: I feel for local businesses, but we need to shift away from car dependency.

Jo Raphael: Something special missing from Olympics

OPINION: The Olympics have already cost more than US$20 billion.

'A bizarre twist': Business pleased with 5th Ave outcome but still leaving Cameron Rd

Bernina's new premises is on 15th Ave and will be open from the second week of September.

Rob Rattenbury: Devil in the detail for Govt's meth programme funding

OPINION: Meth programme should be given a chance.