World Homeless Day marked in Tauranga with free feast
More than 100 people enjoyed a scrumptious free community meal at Greerton Hall.
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Two Bay of Plenty restaurants won major awards.
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Letters to the editor: Resistance to rubbish bin plan
Bay of Plenty Times readers have their say.
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TOP candidate Chris Jenkins' electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Historic signing: Aussie netball great joins Magic in ANZ Premiership
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Kristin Macfarlane: Unemployed Kiwis need to plug the critical kiwifruit labour shortage
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Dramatic rescue of 56kg dog immortalised in children's book
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Liz Davies: The two tales of Tauranga
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Biddle takes his talents to Russia
Last year he led Te Puna to victory, now he's heading to Russia.
Tauranga water warning: Restrictions may hit earlier and be stricter
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Luke Toomey eyes up 2nd Charles Tour title
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'I hear it loud and clear': Heavy industry retreat addressed by Māori caucus
Six of Labours Māori caucus descended onto Whareroa Marae in a public meeting.
Election 2020: Labour denies being worried about losing Waiariki seat
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Water use this summer: Make every drop count
Tauranga City Council is asking residents to rethink their use of water.
Tourism BOP launches 'Sure to Make You Smile' campaign
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One dead after serious crash near Coromandel
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Local Focus: Should BOP's rich pay more tax?
Three candidates have their say on the tax issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Urgent need: The industry crying out for 14,500 workers by summer
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Councillor found to have breached conduct rules, but he won't say sorry
Complainer says a forced apology would be a 'pyrrhic victory'.
Driver leads police on 70km chase while towing a caravan
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ACT announces Build Like the Boomers strategy
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Kristin Macfarlane: Community needs to show no tolerance for society's unwanted
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More than $700k awarded to community groups
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Danielle van Dalen: The process of dying doesn't need to be painful or scary
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Tauranga pet food firm awaits fine for odour discharges
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Charge dismissed for woman who snuck into Sudima Hotel
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