'People are more confident ... they're supporting music and we're thankful'
Artists and music industry excited to get back to work.
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Tauranga woman raises more than $7000 for Cancer Society
Debra McNeil was aiming for a total of 198km. She obliterated that goal.
Woman rewarded for 95 years of passion in music
The Tauranga woman was awarded a Queen Service Medal for service to choral music.
Jo Dawkins' love for Te Puna Quarry: 'It's a magical place for kids'
Pamela Josephine Nicol Dawkins, known as Jo, has been appointed a MNZM.
Reshuffles, controversy, unity: How Muller's first week went down
He's enjoyed his first week in the job and is confident of winning the election.
'Most New Zealanders are unemployed but they don't know it yet'
Todd Muller joins Apata's Kaimai shed yearbook.
Local Focus: Kiwis rediscovering the joys of campgrounds
Big turnout expected for Queen's Birthday weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School pupils, whānau resilient after eight weeks at home
Teacher Sandy Bornholdt said "it wasn't 'just in case' learning it was 'just in time'".
Alert level 2: Busy roads mean more danger
There have been two fatal accidents in Bay of Plenty in as many weeks.
Printing company makes giant board games for families
The Mount Maunganui company is reducing their waste and giving to those in need.
Make Matariki a public holiday, says advocate
Celebrating Matariki as a public holiday will better educate Kiwis of its significance.
Kristin Macfarlane: Having events to look forward to good for mental health
Comment: Normality is great, but there's still a long way to go for some sectors.
AIMS Games in doubt as crisis hits events and entertainment scene hard
But there is confidence Tauranga can cement itself as NZ's main entertainment hub.
$70,000 won in seven Lotto tickets in the Bay of Plenty
They join 103 winners in Saturday's Strike Must Be Won draw.
Dates for Tauranga's One Love festival announced
The full line-up will be released in coming weeks.
Go Local! Tauranga women give businesses a hand online
Organisers have been amazed to discover what's on offer from city cafes and restaurants.
Budget underwhelms family of seven
Covid-19 "devastating" to tourism couple's livelihood.
Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'
Why some bars will open this week and some won't.
Investment in waste management, permaculture helps everyone
Budget 2020 will be delivered on Thursday - but what do locals want?
Lanes to close this week with Baylink roadworks
There will be lane closures and reduced speed in the areas of work.
Businesses eager to get trading in level 2
But are members of the public ready to be out and about in the community.
Businesses are fighting for survival and are desperate for relief
Massive business support is being sought from government.
Local Focus: Pubs prepare for level 2
Not a party but pub owners want their 'family' back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Pubs prepare for level 2
Not a party but landlords want their 'family' back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lanes closed near Bayfair roundabout for Bay Link road works
The work is scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Comment: Economy, freedom - and trust come with alert level 2
The rules around level 2 have been revealed.
Baypark Covid-19 assessment centre closed on Sunday
The centre will be open as normal the rest of this week.
Harris hopes to repay Te Puke Sports
Nathan Harris still has aspirations to pull on the black jersey.
Watch out for overnight roadworks
The work is being completed between 8pm-5am to limit disruption.
GO LOCAL! Why is it important?
We hit the streets to find out how and why Tauranga residents are supporting local.
Comment: We can't rush permanent decisions
We're not out of trouble yet - Businesses are struggling but health takes priority.
Rescuer injured as chopper winches person off Leisure Island
A person fell on the rocks on the Bay of Plenty's Leisure Island about 5.30pm.
Comment: Lockdown experiences are different, comparisons are unfair
Teachers and staff will be dealing with some of the same lockdown issues as everyone else.