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Traffic slows after single-vehicle crash in Mount Maunganui
The crash happened on State Highway 29A.
Driver held at knifepoint feared she might never see family again
Gillian Rowse fought off an attacker as he tried to pull her from her car.
Police appeal for witnesses after man held woman at knife point
The victim managed to fight off the offender and the offender fled on foot.
Govt announces $45m grant for Cameron Rd improvements
Tauranga City Council said the grant would spark wide-ranging transport improvements.
Sold: Tiny gold coin found in mudflats fetches US$31,200
Tauranga's Joe McGregor literally struck gold on a Tauranga beach.
Letters to the editor: Councillors must see each other as equals
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Sanford's proposed closure of Tauranga plant a 'horrible' blow
A long-standing Sanford worker says the proposed closure has come as huge shock.
Ratepayers' $5.5m bill to fight council over apartment defects
'This is what the ratepayers have to pay to battle their council.'
Work under way to address Whareroa Marae health concerns
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council met to discuss the future of Whareroa Marae.
Police searching for Tauranga man
Police have appealed for help to find a Tauranga man wanted on driving matters.
Council paid $21m to settle lawsuit over luxury apartments
'Further details of the settlement remain confidential.'
Durham St to become interactive career expo
The expo will run for two days on Durham St.
Principal for new Pāpāmoa school announced
Te Okuroa Drive School have announced their foundation principal.
Letters to the editor: Support still there for Tenby Powell
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Group launched to tackle child poverty
A Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) for the region will be launched on August 27.
Sanford site closure: 'Devastating blow' to seafood industry
Sanford Ltd have now entered a consultation period with Tauranga workers.
Peer pressure and alcohol on the agenda for students
Smashed Project is back in Tauranga for a second year as part of its nationwide tour.
'Frilly party tops' and 'tight white pants': More council texts revealed
'I felt like I was listening to something on a high school playground.'
Tauranga brothers' software company sells for more than $100m
US giant Intuit swoops.
'We have been recognised': Ōmokoroa reaps rewards from Govt Covid fund
The contract for the work is already out for tender.
Twins plead with PM in heartfelt letters: Please let our dad in the country
If Hollywood stars can enter NZ, why can't our dad: Kiwi twins beg Jacinda Ardern.
Proposed fish plant closure could result in 65 jobs lost
New Zealand seafood company Sanford Ltd announced the proposed closure today.
Should they stay or should they go? Candidates on Tauranga's toll roads
NZ First candidate Erika Harvey wants the toll roads gone - but what do the others think?
Region to benefit from One Billion Trees funding
The funding aims to create jobs and provide environmental and economic benefits.
Tauranga artist wins Miles Art Awards 'People's Choice'
The Bay of Plenty Times sponsored Miles Arts Award People Choice Award winner is named.
Fourth confirmed case of listeria in Bay of Plenty
The investigation into the source of a Tauranga outbreak of listeria is ongoing.
Council tension: Hollis denies accusation of deleting texts
'I won't discuss anything by text. Certainly not on my work phone.'
Legal loophole about to close on controversial cycleway
The time is nigh for a legal loophole allowing people to park in a $2.2m cycleway.
Grant applications for $15k to support elderly now open
The grants are in place to help communities prepare for an ageing population.
New time limits for city centre on-street parking
Time restrictions for on-street parking now applies Monday to Saturday, 8am-4pm.
Letters to the editor: Slow drivers are also a problem
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Feedback sought on Island View playground
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has released its concept plan for the reserve.
'Disturbing' rise in BOP greenhouse gas emissions
Overall, emissions in the Bay of Plenty grew 11.9 per cent from 2007 to 2018.