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'Already started looking': Pensioner considering leaving Tauranga due to rates rises

This comes after an average rates rise of 15 per cent was adopted in the Long-term Plan.

Bay of Plenty economy outperforms rest of NZ post Covid-19, despite job concerns - report

The Bay of Connections report highlights growth in concerns and house values.

Urgent meeting called after multiple staff resign from community centre

A community hui will take place tonight at the Merivale Community Centre.

Arrangement tackles seasonal worker shortage: Good move or too little, too late?

Seasonal workers from three countries will be able to enter New Zealand from next month.

How much would you pay for a tomato? Prices climb, approach all-time high

Loose tomatoes were on sale for $14.99 a kilo at one supermarket.

'Rectify this immediately': Petitioners tell council

The petition said the bitumen stuck to car tyres and shoes and caused ringing in the ears.

'Great start': Results are in from first month of new rubbish service

More waste recycled or composted than sent to landfill.

Local Focus: From collection to compost but no plastic please

See what happens to Tauranga's food waste. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Jo Raphael: Balance between personal responsibility and public safety

OPINION: Councils must ensure public safety when projects are designed to draw people.

Sevens gold glory: 'Baby sister is so amazing'

The Black Ferns Sevens beat France 26-12 to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

'How the hell are we supposed to live?' Pensioners' rents soar 40 per cent

"By doing this ... many will be paying upwards of 50 per cent of their pension in rent."

Tauranga-born nurse relishing her Navy Reservist role

Tauranga-born Krystal Sims juggles her nursing studies and navy reservist roles.

How a Pāpāmoa teen is using her chronic illness to help others

Charlotte McLean doesn't get to live the life teenagers do. This is her story.

'100% cured': Kiwi woman's life-saving US surgery

Melody Klein Ovink is now focused on learning to walk and use her right hand again.

Fatal crash at Pukehina, road closed

One person has died after a crash on Pukehina Beach Rd.

Arataki skatepark gets security fence amid flooding woes

Some of the regular users of the skatepark have opted not to use it