'Long', 'costly': Expert reviews new system for sorting council in-fighting
Extra layer of costs, but no tangible benefit to ratepayers for money, says academic.
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Smokefreerockquest winners announced
Winners go into the national selection pool for the event's live national final.
Bella Vista trial: Danny Cancian testifies over death threats and $1.3m payment
Bella Vista boss says others are to blame as trial continues.
Wild weather may be on the way for Kaimai Range
The Metservice has issued a severe weather watch for the upper North Island.
Election candidates to attend debate forum
National MP for BOP Todd Muller has been invited but has yet to confirm his attendance.
Bella Vista Homes boss Danny Cancian has his day in court
Bella Vista Homes director faces judge in Tauranga District Court.
Free parking in Tauranga city centre
Time restrictions will be enforced to help keep parking spaces available.
Go Local! Tourism business calls for people to explore own backyard
'We're asking Bay of Plenty locals to book a trip with a local company.'
'Positive about the future': Accommodation providers prepare for market recovery
Post-Covid period used to do out important building work, renovations and improvements.
Where the jobs are in Tauranga
The number of people on Jobseeker Support benefits has risen along with job listings.
Stretched addiction services welcome funding
The region will receive a total of $3.2 million in addiction services funding.
Man arrested after firearm, ammunition found in car
A 24-year-old man was arrested and will appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.
Car flips, brings down power lines in Te Puke
No one was in the vehicle when officers arrived.
Police name victim of fatal Waihī crash
The crash happened between a car and a campervan on State Highway 2 last weekend.
'Amazing part of my life': Unlikely friendship formed by the power of words
Nothing will stand in the way of their friendship, not even lockdown.
Local Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rollout
One card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rollout
One card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whakaari / White Island hospital bills top $14m
Doctors' labour, skin supplies, drugs and intensive care facilities were some of costs.
Bella Vista trial: 'I did nothing wrong', developer told investigators
Bella Vista Homes developer interviewed by a private investigator.
Tauranga lawyer to head BOP Education Trust
Nick Earl says it is an honour to become chairman of such an "incredible local charity".
Free workshop for Tauranga's young drivers
The workshops are aimed at the most vulnerable road users, aged 16-24.
2020 TECT election results in
There were 14,634 votes of which 45.76 per cent voted online.
National vows $31b to crush 'congestion crisis'
Plan includes another Auckland Harbour crossing and a four-lane expressway to Tauranga.
Letters to the editor: Serious cyclists have better options
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Bella Vista trial: 'Over-excavation' may have contributed to alleged defects - Council witness
The Bella Villa Homes trial continued today.
Bay represent! National front bench named
Nearly half of National front bench from of Bay of Plenty.
Bella Vista trial: Council inspectors overwhelmed with issues, court told
"It appears Mr Cancian was the ultimate decision-maker."
Local Focus: Tauranga Mayor fronts Pāpāmoa ratepayers meeting
Powell started with a bad joke and didn't back down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayor fronts Pāpāmoa ratepayers' meeting
Powell started with a bad joke and didn't back down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Western Bay community groups benefit from $226k Covid-19 recovery fund
The fund aimed to support Western Bay NFPs and NGOs to survive the impact of Covid-19.
'Delightful and glamorous' - 107-year-old Tauranga woman dies
A well-known Tauranga resident aged 107 has died.
'Near-record levels': Demand soars, millions pumped into business estate
Demand for the business estate "better than before lockdown" one agent says.
Bella Vista trial: 'No one expected those houses to be evacuated'
"No one expected those houses to be evacuated."