'At last': Final bridge in $262m State Highway 2 project to open
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'
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Councils to lose millions in 'better off' funding
City council gets almost $36m less while the district council will receive almost $16m.
Final Bayfair flyover bridge to open this month
The flyover will open in a temporary configuration.
'Piercing scream': Woman and dog frightened to go for walks after attacks
Two pitbulls knocked a 76-year-old down before biting her and mauling her dog.
Fit, 29, non-drinker, non-smoker: Woman's plea after losing partner to cancer
What the signs are, how to look after yourself and what to do.
'Lives changed forever': Seven dead on roads in past 12 hours, police urge safe driving
The latest fatality took place in Ngongotahā after a motorcyclist and vehicle collided.
Jo Raphael: Grow some vegetables to shrink the cost of living
OPINION: It’s good to know there are people out there ready to help others.
The Prem Debate: Govt the big spender driving inflation
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Juicy Fest 2024 line-up and when tickets go on sale revealed
Tickets are expected to sell out quickly and go on sale on April 26.
Wet weather ahead: What you can do inside these school holidays
But MetService says temperatures are warmer than usual for this time of year.
'It's time to give back': Cancer survivor cycling 500km for charity
Jo Mather and her partner are travelling to the South Island for the challenge.
'Embarrassed': Teens blackmailed over intimate pictures
Police warn: "Never send pictures of this nature to someone you have met on the internet."
Man arrested after allegedly assaulting store worker in Tauranga
The man is due to appear in Tauranga District Court on Monday, April 17.
Review: Tauranga’s Jekyll & Hyde The Musical a feast for the ears
Review: Tauranga Musical Theatre's 'Jekyll & Hyde The Musical' is a feast for the ears.
Secret venue for Tauranga Stop Co-Governance Tour meeting after 'impossible' security rules
The tour had previously secured two venues, but these are now no longer.
'Tremendously difficult': Career experts share what to do if facing redundancy
'It is quite important to act sooner rather than later.'
How to save money: Meet people growing their own food - and learn how you can too
Your guide to growing your own fruit and vegetables.
Sir Paul Adams, Ted Manson: Raised in state houses, billion-dollar sales success
What can we learn from them? What is their new direction these days?
Police arrest woman caught spray painting cars on Cameron Rd
Police received the initial report around 2pm.
National, Labour open candidate nominations for Bay of Plenty seat
Todd Muller is retiring after nine years in politics.
Lotto winning couple answer life-changing call on mountaintop
“It was a surreal moment. We were physically shaking.”
Bay of Plenty Times and journalist up for major award
The newsroom is a finalist in this year's Voyager Media Awards.
Opinion: It's time to stop pussyfooting with Covid rules
Other countries have moved on, and so should we, writes Luke Kirkness.
The country’s brain drain - who to blame?
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the brain drain.
Delays after crash involving two trucks in Mount Maunganui
Reports of a crash on Hewletts Rd.
Record crane count reflects busy building sector
Queenstown had the biggest increase: crane numbers shot from eight last year to 15 now.
Three Waters: What the reform means for the Bay of Plenty
The Government has scrapped a major part of its Three Waters reforms.
'I have lived a really good life': Dawn Picken speaks from pre-recording at memorial service
'I wish my forever with you were much, much longer,' she told her partner.
Fleeced: Man loses more than $600 in Waka Kotahi text scam
The text asked for a rather large toll road payment.
The Prem Debate: The 'ridiculous' process for continued ADHD meds
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Dawn Picken's life to be celebrated with Mount service
Writer Dawn Picken lost her public battle with liver disease in December.
Tauranga Lotto player cracks big prize
One lucky player will be feeling on top of the world.
Flying furniture: Family faces up to $100k in damage after tornado
A neighbour also described lying in her caravan, fearful a tree would fall on her.