Kiri Gillespie: Thank goodness the begging ban quagmire is over
The entire issue became a divisive quagmire beyond the scope of local politics.
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Tauranga 'one step from tragedy', National leader tells public meeting.
Tauranga-based company UBCO unveils electric trail bike model
The company has also launched a public capital raising.
Destroyed range hood and broken garage door: Tenant ordered to pay up
The landlord says the tenant admitted the garage door was broken in a domestic incident.
Bye bye begging ban: Council votes to revoke
The bans have been in place since April last year.
Josh Svendsen showing you can do what you set your heart to
Josh Svendsen was born with a serious heart condition.
'He is such a happy dog': Severely abused Tauranga pup's second chance
The puppy had been victim to the worst case of animal abuse the SPCA had seen that year.
Lake Taupō and Te Puke face must-win matches
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Letters to the editor: Gangs and water shortages
Readers have their say on issues.
School-trip beach tragedy: Search continues for Jaden Chhayrann
The 17-year-old was swept out to sea last Friday.
Total watering ban lifted for Waihī
Residents were still asked to mindful of their water use.
Jemima King celebrates 107th birthday with memories of Scotland
Jemima King moved to New Zealand from the Shetland Islands at age 16.
Kiri Gillespie: Water hoggers need to heed Bay's water restrictions
Their actions could affect us all.
Revealed: Big brands confirm plans for Pāpāmoa
'Things are going exceptionally well.'
Bay paddlers dominate New Zealand selection
And they can't wait to show their skills in Slovenia.
Traffic build-up after ladder falls on Tauranga highway
Police are en route to the incident.
Fire warning: Homes, church threatened after Te Puna blaze
The fire started on Pitau Rd in Te Puna about 3pm.
Controversial city projects suffer $499,000 budget blowout
Overspends revealed for Te Papa O Ngā Manu Porotakataka and Durham St.
Tauranga double murder accused denies charges
Man accused of murdering two Tauranga men has appeared in the Tauranga High Court.
Bay of Plenty man denies firearm and drug supply charges
A man charged over an alleged firearms incident on Tauranga Eastern Link is in custody.
Planes, trains and automobiles: what would you spend $42m on?
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Kiri Gillespie: Don't hate on parents for poor student attendance
Not all learning is done in the classroom.
Ratepayers foot bill for $7000 spelling mistake
A Mount business leader says there is "no excuse" for the error.
Crews work to clear up crash scene on busy Bay of Plenty highway
The two-car crash happened on Te Puke East Rd near Maniatutu Rd.
Letters: Caning needs to be in the mix to curb 'wild-west behaviour'
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Firefighters contain large Te Puna grass fire
The fire started on Pitau Rd in Te Puna about 3pm.
Tauranga processing plant extensively damaged in fire
Four fire appliances and three tankers were involved in fighting the Gammans' plant fire.
Sam Waddell: 'I've become the youngest champion at 22'
And the previous youngest was his dad when he won at 27.
Rain not enough to reduce fire risk - Fire and Emergency
Fire and Emergency says there is still fire risk despite rain.
Letters: Time to be proactive against gangs
A community meeting about gangs has sparked plenty of response.
Kiri Gillespie: Tighter rein on vaping needed
I didn't sign up to passively vape someone else's fix.
Waihī Beach tragedy: Searchers refuse to give up on Jaden Chhayrann
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, has been missing since Friday afternoon.
Tauranga school attendance drops below national average
Tauranga students' regular attendance in Term 2, 2019 dropped to 55.7 per cent