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COMMENT: Small businesses and sole traders putting it all out there.
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Dawn Picken: Victory over Covid-19 could be a long, lonely time
COMMENT: Crushing the virus feels lonely when you can't visit loved ones abroad.
Names of Te Teko murder accused and his alleged victim suppressed
A man accused of murdering a woman in Te Teko remains in custody.
Racism in Tauranga? Māori leaders think so but not everyone agrees
Issue raised in city after George Floyd's death and worldwide protests.
Gang member who claims gang does good work loses security licence
Licensing authority sides with police.
'He was a great father': Son speaks of devastation after drink-driving tragedy
A drink-driver whose partner drowned after a road crash is sentenced.
'Large police presence' on Te Puke Highway
A witness says he saw police pull over several vehicles and handcuff the occupants.
Tauranga's Michael Hill Jeweller shuts its doors
Michael Hill constantly reviewed the "profitability of all the stores in its network".
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre to reopen
Baycourt can begin progressively reopening aspects of the Tauranga venue.
Katikati community rally to support town's most vulnerable
The centre has brought in help ti "support their community and its changing needs".
Expert advice: Tauranga advisers share top tips for first home buyers
Low interest rates and looser loan-to-value restrictions - is it time to buy?
Jo Raphael: Unrelenting road toll means it's time to rethink everything
COMMENT: Change is needed because what we're doing now is not working.
Super Rugby: Trask's debut season a wild ride
Kaleb Trask's rise has been rapid but it has not been without hurdles.
'We were at war': How one Tauranga hotel saved dozens of jobs
'From a challenge, we have made an opportunity'.
$2 billion bonanza: Bay kiwifruit growers take lion's share of rewards
Results incredibly encouraging, says Zespri chairman.
'Unbelievably' sad: Heartbroken widow pays tribute to husband after gliding tragedy
Couple spent lovely morning together just hours before fatal flight.
'Lifeblood of our business': Bay companies save local jobs during crisis
Hundreds of small businesses avoid making workers redundant.
Letters: Council should focus on trees causing problems
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threat
He was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.
'Tragic accident': Popular teacher killed in 30km/h kitesurfing crash
Victim was safety conscious - but expert says oversights were a factor in accident.
Chiefs celebrate women in rugby with jersey donation
The Chiefs will run out in a limited edition jersey against the Highlanders this weekend.
Fatal crashes: Western Bay grim road toll climbs to 8 after SH29 crash
The road toll in the Western Bay police district this year has climbed to eight.
Pumped up: Cost for major Pāpāmoa project balloons
Nine houses for homeless to be removed to make way for new wastewater pump station.
Mount Maunganui home invasion robbery pair jailed
Victims still traumatised after gang pair targeted wrong house.
Opinion: Armed Response trial aborted for good reasons
COMMENT: Armed police are not something the New Zealand public needs to feel safe.
Matt Cowley: Building business capability the next step
COMMENT: I have no doubt that the Government's decisions saved many local jobs.
Katikati bypass included in consultation
A decision will be made on a multi-million dollar bypass around the town centre.
Youth job scheme to boost confidence, resilience, and capacity to achieve goals
The Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust has received a $717K grant.
Strong 2019/20 financial result for Zespri
Zespri's total operating revenue was more than $3 billion.
Western Bay Council gives $121,200
There is another $178,800 still to be allocated.
Wanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member wanted by police
Police are appealing for help to track down a "dangerous" Mongols gang member from Oz
King beds and spa: Inside new multimillion-dollar superyacht
Forty local businesses involved in building luxury 90-tonne catamaran.
Jo Raphael: Kiwifruit industry shows resilience in time of crisis
COMMENT: Horticulture just got on and hired workers from other industries.