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Bay of Plenty Pride celebrations will go ahead - organisers say 'we aren't going to cancel'
Organisers of the Bay's Pride celebrations say they will not be deterred.
'Basically cooking': 347 complaints of dogs locked in hot cars this summer nationally
It can take less than 10 minutes for the inside of a car to exceed 31C.
'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid Omicron
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.
Parau Farms proposal prompts fears of 'ghetto' neighbourhood, lack of greenspace
About 22.4ha of land would transform into affordable housing, but not everyone is happy.
Revealed: How much you might have in unused gift cards
The average Kiwi has $72 in unused gift card credit, a survey has found.
Covid-19 outbreak: Person in hospital, three new local locations of interest
An entertainment venue and two community centres are close contact locations of interest.
'How much more adaptable can we be?': Pandemic follows school leavers to university
"Our year group has been hit a lot and now it's just flowing into our next stage."
'Huge struggle': Schools help parents tackle back to school costs
A mum has described buying school supplies for her three children as a "huge struggle".
Bay of Plenty's cafe selection a foodie's dream
Reporter Shauni James shares some of her Bay of Plenty cafe recommendations.
Couple fined after their dog attacked electrician
A Tauranga couple have being convicted for owning a dog which attacked an electrician.
Major power project hits another legal hurdle in dispute with residents
The Court of Appeal has declined Transpower's application.
Dawn Picken: Let's get together again - reconnection at last?
The hope of mass reunion is here at last.
Booster gap shortening makes 58,000 more people eligible in Bay of Plenty DHB area
Across New Zealand, 1 million adults became eligible for their booster vaccine on Friday.
'Catastrophe' brewing: Six-month wait on some building materials
Small building firms could go bust: 'It's bloody sad to see this unfolding, to be honest.'
Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways
Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."
'Pseudo-self-isolating': Mixed bag for accommodation providers for long weekend
Some accommodation providers are reporting great bookings over Waitangi weekend.
'We can only wait and hope': Locals stuck overseas react to plan to reopen borders
Locals react to the Government's border announcement.
'Steer clear of protected areas': Out-of-towners caught fishing at Mōtītī Island
The Mōtītī Protection Area came into force in August.
Killer dad's partner jailed over 5-year-old's death
She stood by and did nothing. A little boy died. Now she's been sentenced.
'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'
The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.
Couple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensions
The couple have been stuck in Australia for nearly a year.
Tauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayed
Tio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.
Local Focus: Ocean sports are just a Friday Float away
Accessible water sports for people with disabilities on offer at Mount Maunganui.
Trial date set for David Kuka murder accused
Two men who deny murdering Tauranga father David Kuka are heading to trial.
Letters: Cancelled Les Mis production 'right up there with the best'
Our readers have their say.
Mamaku's O'Sullivan dozen: 'Love is hard work but it's worth it'
Sister shares what she learned from growing up with 11 siblings.
Eggs-ellent! Humpty Dumpty's modern new look revealed
'Everybody has grown up with him. It's cool to be part of that history.'
Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites
Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.
'That water out there is not your friend': 'Epidemic of stupidity' as drownings rise
More than one in 10 drownings in New Zealand were in the Bay of Plenty.
Tauranga rental market in 'crisis', rents up, supply drops
The median weekly cost of rentals in Tauranga has risen $70 in the past year.
Multiple vehicles involved in McLaren Falls serious crash
The incident took place today about 2.40pm.
Covid-19 outbreak: Monday update on latest cases
There are 91 community cases of Covid-19 nationally today
Tauranga among top 10 lucky Lotto districts, but one store takes cake
"They're happy, and seeing them happy, we feel happy," says one Lotto shop owner.