Impassioned pleas to save Tauranga avocado tree fail
The council has voted for the mature tree's destruction despite opposition.
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Tauranga votes to establish Māori ward
A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.
Comment: We can't control Covid-19, but we can control our actions in our fight against it
COMMENT: Our mental, physical and economic health can't cope with a nationwide lockdown.
Tauranga wedding businesses face 'scary' unknowns
"I don't think anyone has come out lightly from the situation in the wedding industry."
'Shocked': Neighbours clash over 44-year-old avocado tree
Neighbours say the tree has supplied them with avocados for years.
Alert level 2 restrictions hit Bay hospitality and tourism hard
Alert level 2 restrictions will remain in place in the Bay of Plenty until further notice.
Say goodbye to the Bay's 'baddest' kitchen
Tiles popping off, and random pipes out of the wall help make the 'baddest' kitchen.
Police urge witnesses to fatal crash to come forward
One person died in the crash on State Highway 2.
'Gold dust': One of Mount's last beachfront sections sells
The section was subdivided into four lots and the beachfront lot has now sold.
No silver bullet for Tauranga's traffic woes, council told
A new taskforce to help alleviate the city's transport woes says there's plenty to do.
Revealed: Tauranga's worst Covid-19 rule breakers
Did you or anyone you know break Covid-19 restriction rules?
One dead, others injured in single vehicle crash
Four other passengers were medically checked but escaped without serious injury.
Car leaves road near Maungatapu Bridge
A car has ploughed off the Maungatapu Bridge, but the two occupants freed themselves.
Fire at a Welcome Bay property 'treated as suspicious'
The cause of a well-invovled vehicle which spread to a nearby house is being investigated.
'Unmanageable': Tauranga principal speaks out on Hamilton school's spectator controversy
"You just have to look at the practicality of the rules when judging a school."
'Crippling debt': Financial expert issues warning over financial disasters
The rising cost of living means it's impossible for some people to save.
Search continues for missing Katikati man
The 35-year-old was last seen around 10am on August 13.
Council conflict: A knight and a dame have their say
Playground 'nonsense' and herding cats: Views from the public seats.
'She'd be so proud': Cystic Sister takes on new challenge in memory of lost sister
Kristie Purton and Nikki Reynolds: Well-known in Tauranga as the "Cystic Sisters".
'Crazy demand': Big rush on kitchen and bathroom renovations in wake of lockdown
One company had 30 to 40 jobs coming in each month.
'Out of this world': Tauranga car sale companies busier than ever as travel savings are spent on new cars
Report shows drop in car registrations pre-lockdown but companies now busier than ever.
Comment: A year of petty politics in Tauranga
COMMENT: How we got here, and why this council is on its last chance.
Mayor promises to do better despite heavy criticism from councillors
The divided council came together to unanimously vote for observer intervention.
Newly built Te Puna Memorial Hall opens its doors
The former hall had been built in 1922 in memory of Te Puna veterans.
Council votes to have observer monitor councillor interactions
Simmering tensions among the city's elected members have come to a head.
Stroke survivor sharing hard lessons
"Many of our own Māori families, whānau are not accessing what is already available."
Jo Raphael: It's time to clean up this managed isolation mess once and for all
COMMENT: Government needs to stop border breaches quickly.
Pāpāmoa pool fence battle: Ministry sides with resident, overturns council calls
The council insists it took the right steps in three-year battle with $46k bill.
Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up
"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."
'Dirty money': Man jailed for importing 500kg of meth worth up to $150m
Name suppression lifted as man jailed for 12 years.
Man guilty of infant's manslaughter witnessed by 5-year-old
Jury finds Richard Royal Arif Uddin not guilty of murder of a 14-week-old boy.
Close to 720 high risk Port of Tauranga workers tested for Covid-19
The Ministry of Health ordered up to 6000 Port of Tauranga workers to be tested.
Local students sell face masks for much-needed funds
The students sold 190 face masks and were still going.
'Poor conduct', 'significant conflict': Why Govt stepped in after council clashes
A government department had been 'closely monitoring' council conflict for months.