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.'
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Baypark road closures
The night closures will be in place until the end of next week, weather permitting.
Liz Davies: The housing crisis - how we got here and what to do
Comment: The lack of suitable, affordable housing is a complex issue.
Letters to the editor: Māori wards lead to separatism
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Zizi Sparks: Everyone's duty to keep up to date with mask requirements
Time to follow mask wearing rules
'An insult to those who died': Bridges scolds White Island ministerial advice
Inquiry independence from Government 'critically important' says National MP.
Pedestrian injured in incident involving train
Police were called to the incident about 5.45am.
Calls for council to be replaced as $350k review budget signed off
Ratepayers would be 'horrified' at paying the cost of governance failure, says councillor.
Pistols and pursuits: Series of crimes 'driven by addiction'
A recidivist fleeing driver who rammed two police cars has received a hefty jail sentence.
'Frustrated' pharmacists and nurses strike for pay parity
"We are standing our ground," says a Tauranga Hospital pharmacist.
Siblings saved after boat sinks off Bay of Plenty coast
A beacon signal and flare helped rescuers locate and save the two survivors.
Kawerau man admits causing father-in-law's death
Leonard Solimon Akurangi, 31, pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a push proved fatal.
Review team for 'dysfunctional' council could cost ratepayers $350k
Team could stay for 10 months, but council votes for earlier 'off-ramp' opportunity.
Partnership with hapū prompts project name change
The Takitimu North Link is part of the Government's New Zealand Upgrade programme.
Water Polo: Mount Maunganui claim silver
It wasn't all bad news after the NZ Secondary School Water Polo Nationals were cancelled.
Comment: Why we should welcome Aucklanders with open arms
Comment: Local businesses are suffering and they need patronage.
'Dress rehearsal for the future': Higher seasonal temperatures could be new norm
Late spring temperatures could be reaching summer levels this year.
Hope for 450 jobs as sale signed for troubled Claymark Group
The agreement is unconditional and settlement is set to occur on September 30.
Weather: Snow expected on Desert Road today
Snow is expected to affect the road this afternoon.
Tauranga's 'forgotten suburb': Study finds Welcome Bay is full
'In hindsight, this part of the city could have been planned better.'
Top traffic cop: 'We are sick of picking up dead people off our roads'
The district's 2020 road toll already stands at 13, two deaths short of the 2019 toll.
Transport, health, referenda and more: Where Waiariki candidates stand
The candidates were asked about their top priorities.
What is the future for Welcome Bay and Ohauiti?
Tauranga City Council have completed a study on the area, with a detailed report.
'Inexcusable': Former firefighter fined for illegal burning
Kevin Davies pleaded guilty and was sentenced to $14,000 in penalties.
Jo Raphael: Burglary victims should not blame themselves
COMMENT: Mental health needs support after a break-in.
No crowds allowed at Steamers preseason game
The Steamers take on Counties Manukau in Whakatāne this weekend.
Lockdown project! Pāpāmoa photographer's work goes global
The project has raised more than $3 million for charities all over the world.
Season's significant road work sites announced
A "large amount" of roadworks will be completed in Bay of Plenty in the coming months.
'I miss you': Heartbroken father's message to missing son
Missing man described as a happy and peaceful guy.
'It's a crisis': Why the number of homeless elderly is rising
"When you can't put elderly into a warm dry house, it's a crisis."
Western Bay flicks switch on eco-friendly street lights
1500 lights will be converted to LED.
Three taken to hospital after truck and car crash
Two with minor injuries and one with serious injuries after 8.05pm crash.