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Letters: Call for referendum on rubbish collection

Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: What's next for tourism and hospitality?

OPINION: We're basking in a summer glow but it'll soon be back to reality.

Fur-real? Kitten survives 10m fall from tree

Jet the kitten went missing on Sunday night.

How Tauranga can celebrate Waitangi Day together

There is plenty to enjoy and be involved in on Waitangi Day this weekend in Tauranga.

Fatal boat crash: Mum 'robbed' of chance to say goodbye

Mum calls for change in maritime laws to crack down on drunk skippers.

Omanawa murder accused appears in court

Omanawa murder accused remanded in custody.

Leaders react after city commissioners appointed

The commissioners will begin their term on Tuesday, February 9.

Murdered toddler: 'She is nobody's little princess any longer'

The impact of Maketū toddler Nevaeh Ager's murder was revealed at attacker's sentencing.

Liquor store robbery: 'I've never seen one this bad'

Offender says "I'm sorry ... but I have to" during assault on bottle store worker.

'Buzzing' long weekends provide economic injection

Tauranga businesses are benefiting from great weather and more visitors.

Business digest: Performing arts centre becomes charitable trust

Got business news? Email businessBOP@nzme.co.nz

Jo Raphael: We need clarity on essential workers

OPINION: Russell Howard and the Wiggles are a hoot but are they 'essential workers'?

Downgraded: Embattled council's credit rating takes a hit

'Tauranga City Council's financial management has weakened, in our view.'

Demand outstripping supply as rental crisis continues

The median rent in Tauranga was $550 a week last month.

Local Focus: Tauranga hosepipe ban imminent

New restrictions "within a week" unless things change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Food, wine, good times: Thousands turn out for First We Eat festival

Sunhats and sunglasses were the must-wear of the day.