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Pedestrian injured in Welcome Bay released from hospital
Pedestrian in a serious condition, say police.

Bella Vista trial: Witness challenged over supervision on project
"Who planted the idea in your head... that Mr Joseph was supervising your work on-site?"

Letters to the editor: Transfer station's 'minimum-charge regime' questioned
OPINION: Readers have their say.

Marathon meeting digest: Transport, hazard hot spots, Arataki buses and more
A digest of some of the big discussions and decisions.

Heat or eat? The tough decision some elderly people are making
There are concerns over how some seniors will cope once special energy payment ends.

Letters to the editor: Improve convenience for both drivers and cyclists
OPINION: Readers have their say.

1 per cent property tax and a universal income among TOP policies
TOP's deputy leader reveals the party's key election campaign policies in Tauranga.

BOP District Health Board CEO appointment announced
Pete Chandler has been appointed to the role following an extensive recruitment process.

Bella Vista trial: Cancian accused of lying on the stand
'Are you making it up as you go?' defendant asked.

'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.

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.

'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".