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Jo Raphael: Roading upgrades need blue sky thinking
OPINION: Safety and population growth should both be considered when upgrading roads.
University's $13m 'seaweed nursery' up and running
'We're exploring ways of using sea lettuce to develop food and agricultural products.'
Tuhourangi Marae erosion: Work begins to strengthen riverbank
Works are scheduled to be completed by late March 2021.
Child sex trial: Women's disturbing messages about girls read to court
Laken Maree Rose, 31, denies 61 charges dated between 2014 and 2019.
Local Focus: Second-hand 'Bike Drive' a huge success
Wheelie good initiative gives kids bikes for Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New coffee business roasted over 'offensive, bizarre' name
OCD sufferers outraged by a coffee roastery's business with the same initials.
Icing on the cake! Hundreds of desserts donated to foodbank
The sweet treats were made by Melba Elite Foods.
Restored 1955 Ford joins pilgrimage to Hop
"People call it a boat anchor cos it's big and heavy."
Letters: Prisoners could be answer to labour shortage
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Zizi Sparks: Time to make contact tracing a legal requirement
OPINION: Don't give people like me a choice, step up contact tracing requirements.
Danielle van Dalen: Avoiding America's political polarisation
Opinion: Is New Zealand heading in the same direction as the United States?
Top Bay men's sevens players to face off against next generation
NZ Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw says selectors did fantastic job unearthing potential stars.
Councillors to meet privately after deferring decision on conflict report
The meeting is not public and not every elected member will be there.
How singing is helping those with Parkinson's and strokes
The Brainwave Singers celebrated their tenth anniversary at the weekend.
Beach death: 10 people try for 35 minutes to revive man
A man in his 70s died at Waihi Beach despite efforts to resuscitate him.
Nine things the council wants you to know about its plans for Totara St
Tauranga City Council staff explain the changes to the Totara St safety upgrade.
'Making matters up as he went': Judge rules against former Bella Vista director in $1m suit
'It struck me that Mr Cancian was endeavouring to grasp at any passing straw': Judge.
Videos show defendant befriending young girls to do sexual acts
Laken Rose is defending 61 child sex act charges.
'A very dark journey' - Todd Muller opens up about his mental health
Five days into his new role as National Party leader, Todd Muller burst into tears.
Mongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealing
President of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.
Kristin Macfarlane: Who are the ignorant people flushing wipes down the toilet?
Opinion: Say it with me: Wet wipes do not get flushed down the toilet.
Car stolen and crashed into building
The car was taken from a member of the public after they were threatened.
'Tauranga takeover': Polytech defunds Student Pulse
The student association's manager says it will be a big loss to the institute.
Crown manager recommended for warring council
"Battle for mayoralty never ended", observers note.
Revealed: How much local councils, DHBs spent on communications last year
Local Government NZ president Stuart Crosby says the public will want bang for their buck.
Stephanie Worsop: Imagine only being allowed to rent a vehicle if you didn't eat in it
When paying good money for something, you expect to have similar liberties as the owner
Katchafire, Sons of Zion to perform summer roadie tour
'New Zealanders love outdoor concerts, it's part of our culture.'
Tauranga university staff take pay cut for students facing 'hardship'
Some students were choosing courses in line with job opportunities in a post-Covid world.
Sneak peek given for Pāpāmoa's Te Ōkūroa Drive School ahead of 2022 opening
The school is on track to open in about 16 months but the zone is yet to be finalised.
'It threw me on the ground' How a stroke has changed one man's life
The number of people suffering strokes in the Bay of Plenty is expected to soar.
Bay of Plenty gift-giving business to benefit struggling tourism operators
The new Kiwi start-up aimed to boost the New Zealand tourism industry.
'Spectacular views': Luxury five-storey apartment development planned for CBD
Luxridge Apartments, with a focus on luxury, planned for Selwyn St.