Green light for new ratepayers group: 'So we can have a voice'
The Lakes residents will now have a unified voice.
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School zoning is set to change in the Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui area.
'We didn't want to rush': Papamoa Surf Club just months from completion
It is hoped the club would be fully complete and operational by mid-March.
Locals want 'frustrating' visitors to closed Ōmanawa Falls trespassed
Dozens of people are continuing to enter Omanawa Falls park despite the danger.
Motorcyclist killed in Mount Maunganui crash named
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Pet food maker apologises to community after court issues second fine
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McLaren Falls Rd murder accused identity remains suppressed
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Letters: An exciting time for arts in Tauranga
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Our high motorcycle death toll and how it could be lowered
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Miracle at sea: Sailor left bobbing in Pacific Ocean clinging to floating rubbish
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ACC invests millions in life-saving Tauranga tech
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New Tauranga ratepayers' group possible
If set up the group would represent issues related to Lakes residents.
Highway reopens after serious truck and ute crash
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Letters: Why not wind up TECT and pay everyone out?
A reader says a payout would give 49,000 people enough to install solar.
Motorcycle tragedy: 'I saw the rider flying through the air'
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Tauranga reaches record $854k median house price. Million dollar suburbs could be next
REINZ: The Bay's median house price was now $769,000.
'We're not here to rubber-stamp': Commissioner lays down law
Long Term Plan decision is made by city council
Historic council meeting, without any councillors, honours Christchurch victims
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Why the flu might never return to full strength
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It's a sell out! No tickets left for double header at Bay Oval
Black Caps and White Ferns to face Australia and England in front of a sold out crowd.
Two Bay of Plenty Lotto players in the money
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State of arts in Tauranga: New directors and new roles see the sector change
Tauranga City Council has created a new role to support arts and culture in the city.
Te Puke fire chief celebrates 40 years as a volunteer
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F1 Ferrari, local legend and NZ's top hot rod on show for worthy cause
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'Future would look bright' for 6yo wanting $470k drug
The drug could change cystic fibrosis patients lives if it was allowed in the country.
Paging Dr Google - what happened to expertise?
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Letters to the editor: Radicalised woman is not our problem
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Throwing money at a problem doesn't always fix it
OPINION: Standards need to be met before the cash is doled out.
Guide dog puppy raiser right behind Red Puppy Appeal
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Pay your rent or eat first? Tauranga tenants skip bills to afford to eat
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'Critical' $3b transport plan gets green light to go to the public
Mode shift, public transport and climate change are key points of a new $3b plan.
Cricket: Breaking the Williams Cup log jam
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