Samantha Motion: New Zealand has enough imported holidays, it's time for Matariki
COMMENT: The winter gulf between public holidays has never felt longer.
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Council conflict: Review and observation team members announced
The team's role is to review and report on the issues between elected members.
Power pole left leaning in Rangiuru after car crash
Police and fire are on the scene.
Matariki public holiday: Some overjoyed by election promise but others not so much
A 'nice idea' with 'hopeless timing', according to one local former National Party leader
Kiri Gillespie: Meth scourge will bring us to our knees
COMMENT: We, as a community, need to do more to have zero tolerance to the drug.
Steamers squad named: New additions pack a punch
The Bay of Plenty Steamers have named their squad to contest the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership.
'They are amazing writers': Mount pupils shortlisted in New York Times writing competition
Two pupils were shortlisted in a comp that could see their work in the New York Times.
'Dirty, smelly and full of mould': Workers slam orchard accommodation
They paid $130 a week for stained mattresses, no insulation, and a leaky roof.
Mortgage woes: Homeowners will sell up before bank can take house
Advice is to keep communication lines open with bank.
He started working for Farmers at age 17. Fifty years later he is still there
Graeme Walker started working at Farmers in 1971.
Train hits motorbike abandoned on tracks
'It was pushed along a couple of hundred metres.'
Matt Cowley: Election good chance to reflect on recovery strategy
COMMENT: Tune in for Tauranga Chamber of Commerce's local candidates debate.
One year on: Teen barber-turned-regional councillor Stacey Rose
'There have been times I've sat there and thought 'should I really be at this table?'
'Devastating': Travel staff laid off and businesses closing
But travel agencies still optimistic in face of pandemic.
'Body physique': Why some Bay boys are worried
Body image concerns are equally as prevalent for boys, as they are for girls.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Govt resources sought to back iwi on the ground
'Give the resources to the communities to look after themselves.'
'Ridiculous': Costs of pursuing Bella Vista Homes court case revealed
Enforcement is 'always a last resort' says mayor.
'The party got lame so she left': Tauranga's beloved Nana Holland dies
"She came alive when the beat was right."
Kiri Gillespie: Now is not the time to strike for more money
COMMENT: Primary care nurses are vital and deserve more but their timing is poor.
'Emergency cash': Millions to save top tourist attractions
Eighteen Bay of Plenty businesses are in line for funding.
Samantha Motion: Should Tauranga's dysfunctional council be replaced?
COMMENT: The clamouring for a clean-out is growing every week.
National's election promise: $190m for key Rotorua, Tauranga roads
National's Todd McClay and Chris Bishop spoke to local business leaders today.
Chemical leak onboard container ship at Port of Tauranga
Two fire appliances are at the Port of Tauranga after a chemical leak from ship container.
'Over the moon': 450 Claymark employees jobs secured following company sale
A consortium led by Paul Pedersen has bought the business.
Bay of Plenty man accused of indecencies on boy
The defendant was remanded on strict bail terms.
Opinion: One door closes, another opens
COMMENT: A busy travelling lifestyle makes way for more home-time.
'They did everything right': Coastguard praises rescued boaties
A Coastguard skipper has praised the actions of a pair stranded at sea.
Feedback for Mount Maunganui trial closes soon
The trial involves temporary changes to street layouts in the Mount.
Wooden sculpture cements town's avocado status
Katikati finally has a large avocado sculpture in its outdoor art collection.
'It just doesn't make sense': Primary health care nurses strike
The eight-hour strike took place after a year of failed negotiations.
Parents' fears: 'The day someone gets run over is the day they will start listening'
Buses, traffic, kids: 'They are just trying to jam too much into a little road.'
Baypark road closures
The night closures will be in place until the end of next week, weather permitting.