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The Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.
Sounds of summer heading to Anzac Bay
Anzac Bay Summer Kick-off Festival is among the first of the Western Bay summer concerts.
District Council returning to minimum consent application payments upfront
The council had been covering upfront costs since April 2020.
Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Lights Trail registrations open
This year there is a chance to win a share of $4000 in gift cards.
'We can no longer defer this': Crossings coming to major Pāpāmoa roundabout
Lights could add minutes to drives at times, but make walking and cycling safer.
Q&A: Jesse Griffin brings his comedic cowboy Wilson Dixon to Tauranga
The Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.
Major changes for 2024 Baywide Premier rugby season
The changes come after an “exhaustive three-month consultation and feedback process".
Arrests after alleged ram raid and police pursuit
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'Extremely exciting': Bay set to reap the benefits of busy summer cruise ship season
Tauranga is set to welcome the first of more than 110 cruise ships.
Multiple gang-related shootings sparks police investigation
A 29-year-old has been arrested in relation to the shootings
Lake closure could spark fiery debate on access
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Kip Chapman Q&A: His out-of-this-world show, curious career and poultry phobia
He is one of a host of artists performing in the Tauranga Arts Festival.
From Pāpāmoa to Parliament, Galatea to government: New MP 'keen to get stuck in'
'I’m so grateful to all those who placed their trust in me with their votes,' says Luxton.
'Sickening': Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emails
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Trust pumps $10m into housing, Māori development, move to high-wage economy
"We’re looking at ways we can maximise the impact we’re having."
Sonya Bateson: Labour’s downfall was not rocking the boat
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'Strongest advocate': New MP's vow to the Bay of Plenty
The National Party’s youngest MP, Tom Rutherford, is humbled by the election result.
Uffindell: 'We have got a lot of challenges we’ll now be able to focus on'
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Kirkpatrick says local roots crucial in win over Coffey
East Coast electorate reverts back to blue with Dana Kirkpatrick's election win.
Coffey to go: 'That's politics, that's what you sign up for'
Labour's Tamati Coffey bows out of politics after election-night loss.
Lotto players in Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki among winners
Check your tickets if you're in Ōpotiki and Whakatāne.
Blind Tauranga mum: ‘I’ve never seen my own kids’
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“A nice blue, National Party evening': Rutherford claims victory in Bay of Plenty
With 34,514 of the votes counted, Rutherford had 19,589 votes.
'There’s a tide turning,' Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says in Waiariki
Waititi called for a Māori electoral commission after voting issues were reported today.
'Paint the town blue': Uffindell claims victory in Tauranga
"I’ll keep advocating hard within the National Party to make sure [Tauranga is heard]"
'Awful situation': Urgent care clinic at risk of closing hikes fees, calls for funding
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Cults author to speak at Tauranga Arts Festival
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Mark Lister: What might the conflict in Israel mean for markets?
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Primary school goes into lockdown, police respond to reports of man with 'stick'
The lockdown has since lifted and students are able to go home.
In pictures: How local candidates are wrapping up their election campaigns
Its the last day of campaigning, ahead of election day tomorrow.
'Turning away in disgust': Voter turnout 'plunge' sign of 'hollow' campaign - analyst
'This election is the most hollow and unsatisfactory in living memory.'