Suicide rate in Bay of Plenty region follows national decline
Nationally, 654 people died by suicide - the lowest it has been in three years.
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'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.
Revealed: Tauranga's worst Covid-19 rule breakers
Did you or anyone you know break Covid-19 restriction rules?
One dead, others injured in single vehicle crash
Four other passengers were medically checked but escaped without serious injury.
Serious single-vehicle crash on SH2 in Mount Maunganui, injuries unknown
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle on SH2 in Mount Maunganui
Car leaves road near Maungatapu Bridge
A car has ploughed off the Maungatapu Bridge, but the two occupants freed themselves.
Woman in her 20s confirmed with Covid-19 in Rotorua
A woman staying at a Rotorua quarantine facility is one of the latest Covid-19 cases.
Fire at a Welcome Bay property 'treated as suspicious'
The cause of a well-invovled vehicle which spread to a nearby house is being investigated.
Stephanie Worsop: Lamenting my pre-baby eating habits
It's like he knows I love food and wants to make sure I don't love it more than him.
Comment: How I survived lockdown with my other half
We spent seven weeks working in one 2m by 3m spare bedroom.
Māori tourism in Tauranga looks to grow bigger
The potential for the Maori tourism industry in Tauranga is 'extensive'.
'Unmanageable': Tauranga principal speaks out on Hamilton school's spectator controversy
"You just have to look at the practicality of the rules when judging a school."
Weddings or divorce? Love after lockdown trend revealed
A spike across the board has lawyers coping with a backlog in the Bay of Plenty.
'Crippling debt': Financial expert issues warning over financial disasters
The rising cost of living means it's impossible for some people to save.
Search continues for missing Katikati man
The 35-year-old was last seen around 10am on August 13.
Council conflict: A knight and a dame have their say
Playground 'nonsense' and herding cats: Views from the public seats.
'She'd be so proud': Cystic Sister takes on new challenge in memory of lost sister
Kristie Purton and Nikki Reynolds: Well-known in Tauranga as the "Cystic Sisters".
'Crazy demand': Big rush on kitchen and bathroom renovations in wake of lockdown
One company had 30 to 40 jobs coming in each month.
'Emotional mess': Grieving partner tells of pain as company fined over trio's deaths
Higgins fined $270,000 and ordered to pay more than $494,000 in reparations.
'Out of this world': Tauranga car sale companies busier than ever as travel savings are spent on new cars
Report shows drop in car registrations pre-lockdown but companies now busier than ever.
Comment: A year of petty politics in Tauranga
COMMENT: How we got here, and why this council is on its last chance.
Mayor promises to do better despite heavy criticism from councillors
The divided council came together to unanimously vote for observer intervention.
New Western Bay recycling collect to divert 1800 tonnes of rubbish from landfill
The service will benefit about 80 per cent of the district from next year.
Newly built Te Puna Memorial Hall opens its doors
The former hall had been built in 1922 in memory of Te Puna veterans.
Council votes to have observer monitor councillor interactions
Simmering tensions among the city's elected members have come to a head.
Call your GP to get a Covid-19 test this weekend
Testing will also continue at the port this weekend.
Stroke survivor sharing hard lessons
"Many of our own Māori families, whānau are not accessing what is already available."
Jo Raphael: It's time to clean up this managed isolation mess once and for all
COMMENT: Government needs to stop border breaches quickly.
Why was there lightning but no thunder last night?
There is a risk of another thunderstorm this evening.
Search and rescue team looking for missing Katikati man
Shaun Donovan from Katikati was reported missing on August 13.
Pāpāmoa pool fence battle: Ministry sides with resident, overturns council calls
The council insists it took the right steps in three-year battle with $46k bill.
Three teen girls referred to Youth Aid after alleged theft
The alleged theft took place at the Gate Pa Shopping Centre.
Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up
"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."