'Dearth of public art': $3 million art fund proposed for Tauranga
"It's clear that our current approach to public art is not serving us well as a city."
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Jo Raphael: Fluoridation of water supplies Bloomfield's parting shot
OPINION: Fluoridation just one step in helping people make better oral health choices.
Sam Uffindell's 'whirlwind' MP journey to be crystallised with maiden speech
Uffindell says he's excited to present his maiden speech to Parliament.
Tauranga CBD off-street parking fees to rise
Prices at the Elizabeth St and Spring St carpark buildings will also go up by 50c an hour.
Tamati Coffey: No easy fix to cost of living pressures, but measures will make a difference
OPINION: Tamati Coffey says things like the cost of living payment will make a difference.
On the road with Anne Tolley: Congestion, roadworks and the 'hassle' of progress
We joined Anne on her drive through the Tauranga traffic - hear what she had to say.
How a new CBD cafe plans to revitalise the hospitality industry
"This is how we can revitalise the workforce."
Bay band takes out Smokefree Rockquest final
An event judge "can't wait to hear more" from this year's local talent.
The home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand
'He's only going to get better.'
'Additional stress': Hospital nurses frustrated after vandalism leaves 7 cars out-of-action
"It is an additional workload and stress ... when we're already in our busiest time."
'Small sacrifice for large gain': How Tauranga schools are managing masks
The Education Ministry recommends that students in Year 4 and up wear masks indoors.
'Edge-of-your-seat action' at X AIR Festival this weekend
Two BMX freestyle riders say it's "pretty cool" the event is coming back after 15 years.
Our child abuse shame: 174 children killed since Nia Glassie's murder
It's been 15 years since Nia Glassie was murdered. But has anything changed?
'Monster': 33 years ago he raped and murdered a backpacker - now he's going to be released
But there are concerns his 'deviant sexual interests' will need to be monitored.
'Hazard': Greerton pedestrian crossing in spotlight after deaths in Bethlehem
"You're busy looking to see who's on the roundabout ... you might not see the red light."
Sonya Bateson: Good walkways are needed for our city centre
OPINION: The CBD will once again become place where we want to work, shop, eat, play.
New Zealand v Japan: Bay students in biz challenge
'The programme is designed to teach students about business... and encourage a worldview.'
Act of kindness: Grandfather gifts worldly belongings to homeless
"We just want to make a difference to a kid's life."
The Premium Debate: Lack of competition fuels price gouging
OPINION: This isn't the time to be making record profits
From corporate fight night to Commonwealth Games: The boxer and Bay athletes games-bound
Tauranga and Western BOP athletes competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games revealed.
'Game changer': Dentists praise directive putting fluoride in Tauranga's water
But one local council has 'serious concerns' with the directive and wants answers.
Western Bay council raises questions about fluoridating water
In a statement, the council said it had serious concerns with the directive.
A city 'built on betrayal: Tauranga's big move to reconcile with Māori over past wrong
Some fought tears, others apologised for protest actions, others clapped as decision made.
Teens missing for three days turned up to school on a bus
Instead of going to school they were seen asking about getting to Auckland.
Letters to the editor: Showerhead type is wrong priority
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
No housing for Tauranga Racecourse but neighbouring high-rises likely
Renewed options for the future of Tauranga Racecourse reserve are out for feedback.
Revealed: How many people have been hospitalised with Covid 19 this month
Covid-19 and other winter illnesses have also had an impact on staff absences.
Wastewater test results show gap in Bay Covid-19 case data
Experts agree self-reporting could lead to an undercount of the virus' spread.
Weather eases in Bay after slips close multiple highways
Whitianga and Te Puke recorded their wettest days in more than a year.
'A tragedy waiting to happen': Safety concerns raised about Bethlehem crossing
'That should never have happened. It was a total waste of life.'
Highway tragedy: Husband, wife killed - victim would do 'anything for anyone'
"He was just one of those genuine, good guys ... it always happens to the good guys."
Jo Raphael: Scumbag ram-raiders' rampage needs to be stopped
OPINION: Scumbag ram-raiders need to be deterred from their trails of destruction
NZ land wars and cultural centre on historic Gate Pā site proposed
The plans could include uncovering historic trenches Māori used to trap the British.