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Welcome Aucklanders - but please follow the rules

How does Tauranga feel about Aucklanders returning?

Cyclist hit by car in Pāpāmoa

The incident happened just after 5.30am.

'It is getting too hard': Tauranga landlords exiting property market

Older landlords are exiting the industry but have created opportunities for new investors.

'Scared to go out': Man still reeling months after huge theft

"I thought I'd get over it but I haven't been able to," the longtime business owner says.

Omanawa Falls drowning heightens safety fears

Coroner's ruling over Omanawa Falls death.

This is Us - Tauranga residents' stories told through waka hoe

The individual stories have come together to form the waka.

'A quiet dinner with about 500 close friends': Anne Pankhurst's 20th business awards in Tauranga

This year's Westpac Business Awards take place on November 13.

New kerbside service: Decision made but what will it cost you?

'We the ratepayers are going to be paying the bill so why shouldn't we know?'

Revealed: How many people live in tsunami risk zones

The figure excludes those who work, go to school or visit the areas.

'Pink' beach house sells for $3.15m - almost $1m above CV

The property had not been on the market in close to 50 years.

'Deserved': Bay Muslims react to mosque killer sentencing

Local Muslims say the Christchurch mosque terrorist's life sentence was justified.

Matakana Island proposal prompts encouraging level of interest

Consultation over a proposal to return part of Matakana Island to Māori continues.

Letters to the editor: Blase attitude to masks concerns

Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'My integrity was impugned': Councillor lays complaint over Facebook post

The complaint was laid the day after an emergency meeting over tensions in the council.

Future of Tauranga's free school buses to be decided

The success of Tauranga's free school buses could be set to continue.

'Viciousness': Former Tauranga city councillor reveals extent of abuse

'When you are so publicly exposed you become very, very vulnerable.'

'Significant increase': Threats and abuse of Tauranga City Council staff soars

The number of abuse incidents on council workers has soared.

Worker at Port of Tauranga investigated over Covid-19 hoax

A worker at Port of Tauranga is facing possible disciplinary action over a Covid-19 hoax..