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Matakana Island proposal prompts encouraging level of interest
Consultation over a proposal to return part of Matakana Island to Māori continues.
Letters to the editor: Blase attitude to masks concerns
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'My integrity was impugned': Councillor lays complaint over Facebook post
The complaint was laid the day after an emergency meeting over tensions in the council.
Future of Tauranga's free school buses to be decided
The success of Tauranga's free school buses could be set to continue.
'Viciousness': Former Tauranga city councillor reveals extent of abuse
'When you are so publicly exposed you become very, very vulnerable.'
'Significant increase': Threats and abuse of Tauranga City Council staff soars
The number of abuse incidents on council workers has soared.
Worker at Port of Tauranga investigated over Covid-19 hoax
A worker at Port of Tauranga is facing possible disciplinary action over a Covid-19 hoax..
One person dead after two-vehicle crash in Katikati
Emergency services are at the scene of a fatal crash in Katikati.
Two crashes in Welcome Bay: Injuries after car rolls
Police responding to two separate crashes in Welcome Bay.
Questions raised over isolation of ship workers at Port
It comes after a crew member flew into Auckland and was driven to Tauranga on day three.
Waikato River tragedy: Dive squad continues search for missing Hamilton chef
Continuation of the search will be reassessed at the end of the day.
Comment: The crippling of an industry has a scary flow-on effect
COMMENT: The effects of coronavirus are far-reaching.
Comment: Māori representation on council a no-brainer
Why would you not guarantee the representation of a minority population?
'Times are changing': Māori ward move 'massive' for Tauranga
A challenge to the decision, however, is likely.
'Beautiful kind man': Ngāti Ranginui iwi leader Colin Bidois dies
Well-known Ngāti Ranginui iwi leader Colin Bidois has died.
Waikato River tragedy: Missing Hamilton man up-and-coming chef
Kayne Kohu could whip up a mean roast or spaghetti bolognese, family says.
Whakaari / White Island: GNS livestream evidence in investigation
The footage is being used as evidence in WorkSafe's biggest investigation to date.
'Enormous deficit': Bay of Plenty DHB blows the budget
However, the chief executive is optimistic a small surplus can be made in three years.
What Comvita's strong second half means for the future
Comvita reported a loss for the June year, but has the honey exporter turned the corner?
Impassioned pleas to save Tauranga avocado tree fail
The council has voted for the mature tree's destruction despite opposition.
Tauranga votes to establish Māori ward
A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.
Comment: We can't control Covid-19, but we can control our actions in our fight against it
COMMENT: Our mental, physical and economic health can't cope with a nationwide lockdown.
Steven Adams' heated exchange with former Thunder teammate
Watch: Adams had a few choice words for a former teammate in today's NBA playoffs game.
Tauranga wedding businesses face 'scary' unknowns
"I don't think anyone has come out lightly from the situation in the wedding industry."
Crash tragedy: Seasonal worker dies days before return to Samoa
Vaetasi Asiata was to return home to Samoa on Friday when he died in a crash on Sunday.
Māori ward proposed for Tauranga: Council to vote today
It has been 20 years since Tauranga elected someone from the Māori community.
'Shocked': Neighbours clash over 44-year-old avocado tree
Neighbours say the tree has supplied them with avocados for years.
Say goodbye to the Bay's 'baddest' kitchen
Tiles popping off, and random pipes out of the wall help make the 'baddest' kitchen.
Police urge witnesses to fatal crash to come forward
One person died in the crash on State Highway 2.
Suicide rate in Bay of Plenty region follows national decline
Nationally, 654 people died by suicide - the lowest it has been in three years.
'Gold dust': One of Mount's last beachfront sections sells
The section was subdivided into four lots and the beachfront lot has now sold.
No silver bullet for Tauranga's traffic woes, council told
A new taskforce to help alleviate the city's transport woes says there's plenty to do.