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Communities split over free school lunches
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Proposed community corrections facility remains in limbo
In October 2019 the department announced it would no longer pursue the plan.
'No such thing as a safe seat': Waiariki candidates hit ground running in last weekend
The pair both put on a show at Waiata in the Pa, a suicide awareness event in Ngongotahā.
Something for everyone at Women's Lifestyle Expo
From fashion to fitness, this year's expo had it all.
'I'd love to know the odds on that': Toomey scores second albatross
'It's nice to get some reward for just being patient.'
Obstacles to buying a house mount
The current property market is tough for buyers but it helps to be prepared, experts say.
Tauranga birdman's stories to take flight at Escape!
Plenty of birds perplex with their calls, Paul Cuming says.
Opinion: Housing crisis paints bleak future
Opinion: Owning a home appears to have become the impossible dream for many.
Marae funding to protect history for 'another 100 years'
"All of our carvings on the outside have deteriorated through time and weather."
Firefighters spend hours battling blazes near Rotorua, Paengaroa
The Rotorua fire was impacting state highway traffic.
Heads up, runners and walkers: Mauao track closures next week
The closures include days where access to the whole maunga will be shut.
Letters to the editor: Take time to think first and tick later on cannabis referendum
Opinion: Readers share their views on news making the headlines.
Like 'a dog's dinner:' Mayhem as traffic grinds to a halt at Bayfair
New traffic lights spark complaints and fears it could get worse next week.
Housing crisis: Rental costs and property prices far outstripping incomes
People are being pushed into homelessness for longer, with nowhere to go.
World Homeless Day marked in Tauranga with free feast
More than 100 people enjoyed a scrumptious free community meal at Greerton Hall.
Tee-rific: Te Tuinga Whānau have a ball on the course
The trust built a grandstand for underprivileged children to help inspire them.
'Flying solo': Criminals with mental health issues stuck in 'cyclic system'
But the health board says it provides 'continuity of care' for those fresh out of prison.
Wrong product but no refund: Tauranga man warns of buying pills online
Bob Christie says he can't get his money back despite not getting what he paid for.
Business leaders fearful as Covid-19 contact tracing app use wanes
"There is more chance of a seagull pooping on my head than me catching the virus."
Local Focus: Who is Chris Jenkins, TOP candidate for BOP?
TOP candidate Chris Jenkins' electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kristin Macfarlane: Unemployed Kiwis need to plug the critical kiwifruit labour shortage
OPINION: People who think orchard work is beneath them need to get over themselves.
Dramatic rescue of 56kg dog immortalised in children's book
Book tells the true tale of 56kg dog Shogun's rescue.
Biddle takes his talents to Russia
Last year he led Te Puna to victory, now he's heading to Russia.
Tauranga water warning: Restrictions may hit earlier and be stricter
Extra water treatment capacity still years away as plant build hit by delays, cost rises.
Luke Toomey eyes up 2nd Charles Tour title
Tauranga golfer keen to secure back-to-back titles at the Carrus Open in Tauranga.
More than a pretty beach: Tourism Bay of Plenty serves up new marketing campaign
"We have a rich tapestry of unique stories to share."
Election 2020: Labour denies being worried about losing Waiariki seat
Poll shows Tāmati Coffey is 12 points ahead of the Māori Party's Rawiri Waititi.
Water use this summer: Make every drop count
Tauranga City Council is asking residents to rethink their use of water.
Local Focus: Should BOP's rich pay more tax?
Three candidates have their say on the tax issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Councillor found to have breached conduct rules, but he won't say sorry
Complainer says a forced apology would be a 'pyrrhic victory'.
Driver leads police on 70km chase while towing a caravan
A man has been jailed for more than two years for stealing a caravan and fleeing police.
ACT announces Build Like the Boomers strategy
ACT leader David Seymour made the announcement while in Tauranga today.
Kristin Macfarlane: Community needs to show no tolerance for society's unwanted
OPINION: Our bus drivers, school children, elderly, women deserve to feel safe on buses.