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Western Bay Council gives $121,200

There is another $178,800 still to be allocated.

King beds and spa: Inside new multimillion-dollar superyacht

Forty local businesses involved in building luxury 90-tonne catamaran.

Bryan Gould: Government had temerity to stick to its guns

COMMENT: The only way we can limit economic damage is by stopping the virus in its tracks.

'People are more confident ... they're supporting music and we're thankful'

Artists and music industry excited to get back to work.

Felling of healthy trees 'vandalism', says neighbour

'This tree had given us great pleasure over the years.'

'Very angry': White Island survivor lashes out at authorities over rescue delays

Stephanie Browitt survived but her sister and father were among the 21 who died.

PM keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis

Jacinda Ardern is keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis who need jobs.

Kristin Macfarlane: How Covid-19 has had a positive impact

COMMENT: Welcome to level 1 - but please keep some of the habits you've picked up.

Police investigating Gate Pa car fire

It was not clear whether it was suspicious at this stage.

Helping Hand: Almost $250,000 to local sport

More than 80 BOP sporting organisations have dipped into the Community Resilience Fund.

Staggering drop in Tauranga cold and flu cases

Health professionals are noticing a historically quiet start to the cold and flu season.

Brrrr...! Heavy snow closes roads as wintry blast moves up country

There is snow down to 400m in places of the South Island, what's in store for the north?

Disability parking abusers 'selfish and arrogant'

People parking where they shouldn't are affecting those with less mobility.

Convicted Tauranga arsonist sentenced next month

A Bay man has admitted setting fire to a heat pump at a police station and other charges.

Two-vehicle crash in Tauranga

A car crash in Otumoetai in Tauranga resulted in no injuries.

Local Focus: Row within Tauranga council escalates

What's going on at Tauranga Council? Made with funding from NZ On Air.