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Letters to the editor: Take a step forward, on to the bus
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Plunket sees jump in families needing support in Western Bay
"There is more of a need now than ever for wraparound services."

Bella Vista trial: Defence questions engineering expert
This week marks the third week of the judge-alone trial.

Changes on vessels after man's 8m fall in Tauranga
The handrail involved in the fall has been removed from all of the company's vessels

Bella Vista trial enters its third week
This is the third week of the judge-alone trial as witnesses continue to testify.

Turf turns for this year's Garden and Art Festival
Tickets still available for the Garden & Art Festival.

Three waters reform: Councils hesitant about $761 million funding pool
Only councils who opt into the three waters reform programme can access the funding.

Near-miss on 'pancake roundabout' sees elderly man rally for change
"I really think this could save lives."

What council territory do you prefer, Tauranga City or Western Bay?
It is the question the Local Government Commission proposed to certain residents.

Local Focus: That's a wrap – submissions close on revised annual plan
Tauranga councillors must now wade through 587 submissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: That's a wrap – submissions close on revised annual plan
Tauranga councillors to wade through 587 submissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Soon-to-be dad catches fire in freak accident
What was meant to be an evening of smoking fresh fish went horribly wrong.

Letters to the editor: Pilot Bay plan an ill-thought-out project
OPINION: Readers have their say.

Heavy industry players respond to marae's demand
The marae gave the Govt a 10-year deadline to get heavy industry out of Mount Maunganui.

Hordes of Kiwi holidaymakers a 'real surprise' for campgrounds
Some campgrounds and holiday parks report best July school holidays yet.

Local Focus: Families celebrate return of sport competitions
Parents breathe a sigh of relief as sports return. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Families celebrate return of sport competitions
Parents breathe a sigh of relief as sports return. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Matt Cowley: Western Bay's future is exciting if we plan well
COMMENT: As region continues to grow at a rapid pace, we cannot afford to do nothing.

Bella Vista trial: 'Unacceptable risk' to people's lives, court told
"I was unsurprised the council had issued a stop-work [notice]."

'We're being generous': Marae sets deadline for heavy industry retreat
'If it is not good enough for your children, then it is not good enough for ours.'

Olympic gold medallist spurs on scholarship recipients
The Adastra programme has been running in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty since 2007.

'Just what downtown needs': New $35m luxury apartments officially opened in Tauranga CBD
"It will give more life and energy to the downtown area."

Engineer recommendations for Bella Vista ignored, court told
"I was unsurprised the council had issued a stop-work [notice]."

Bright idea in running for $250k grant
The woman behind the idea hopes to launch her venture in the next two to three months.

Wind warning: Power outages and tree down in Western BOP
A strong wind watch was in place for the Bay of Plenty west of Papamoa.

How new traffic lights on 15th Ave affected commute times
The traffic lights were activated last week.

Bay buses are running for free, who knew?
Fares will return in Rotorua and regionally on July 20 and in Tauranga on July 27.