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Smokefreerockquest winners announced
Winners go into the national selection pool for the event's live national final.
'This is a serious issue': Hospital staff miss hand hygiene mark
"We're not thrilled with it".
'Punished' twice: Abuse victims paying up to $1500 for protection orders
Some women need help from a lawyer but earn too much for free legal aid.
Comment: Welcome those in managed isolation right this time
Comment: The first time communication was poor, fear spread, let's do it right this time.
Bella Vista trial: Danny Cancian testifies over death threats and $1.3m payment
Bella Vista boss says others are to blame as trial continues.
Wild weather may be on the way for Kaimai Range
The Metservice has issued a severe weather watch for the upper North Island.
Election candidates to attend debate forum
National MP for BOP Todd Muller has been invited but has yet to confirm his attendance.
New partnership for tertiary scholarship programme
The awards will now be known as the Bob & Joy Owens Scholarships.
Bella Vista Homes boss Danny Cancian has his day in court
Bella Vista Homes director faces judge in Tauranga District Court.
Free parking in Tauranga city centre
Time restrictions will be enforced to help keep parking spaces available.
Rangataua and Rangiuru women roll on
A quick look at some of the club sport played during the weekend.
Go Local! Tourism business calls for people to explore own backyard
'We're asking Bay of Plenty locals to book a trip with a local company.'
Life-saving gift for Maketū
Heart disease is the single biggest cause of death of New Zealanders.
Shelter offers hope after woman released from prison
Awhina House has sheltered and worked with 50 women as it celebrates its first birthday.
Grave danger: Kayaker plucked from large seas
Volunteers from Coastguard Maketu plucked a kayaker from large waves and cold water.
Kopu to Hikuai slip: Work continues on SH25A today
There were two large slips on Friday.
'Positive about the future': Accommodation providers prepare for market recovery
Post-Covid period used to do out important building work, renovations and improvements.
Where the jobs are in Tauranga
The number of people on Jobseeker Support benefits has risen along with job listings.
Darts in the McCormick family's DNA
McCormick family celebrates 50 years of manufacturing and exporting darts worldwide.
Stretched addiction services welcome funding
The region will receive a total of $3.2 million in addiction services funding.
Man arrested after firearm, ammunition found in car
A 24-year-old man was arrested and will appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.
Car flips, brings down power lines in Te Puke
No one was in the vehicle when officers arrived.
Police name victim of fatal Waihī crash
The crash happened between a car and a campervan on State Highway 2 last weekend.
'Amazing part of my life': Unlikely friendship formed by the power of words
Nothing will stand in the way of their friendship, not even lockdown.
Local Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rollout
One card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rollout
One card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Will Johnston: Cucumber prices and the art of pivoting
As a consumer, I feel I want normality.
Letters to the editor: Growth has ruined a lovely city
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Investigation launched after hundreds of tyres dumped
An investigation has begun into a spate of tyre dumpings in the Bay of Plenty.
Whakaari / White Island hospital bills top $14m
Doctors' labour, skin supplies, drugs and intensive care facilities were some of costs.
Bella Vista trial: 'I did nothing wrong', developer told investigators
Bella Vista Homes developer interviewed by a private investigator.
Optimism and skepticism around National's roading promise
Leaders in the region have differing views of the promise.
