1. Mount's artificial reef to be removed
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council decided to partially remove the reef at Tay St to remove risk to swimmers.
2. Tropical low 'will pack a decent punch' - MetService
Heavy rain, downpours and very strong winds are expected for the Bay of Plenty this week, MetService has warned today.
3. Proposed patch ban sparks debate
The Bay's top cop does not think there is a need for Tauranga City Council to ban bikies from wearing gang patches in town.
4. Simon Bridges shrugs off call for axing
An online campaign calling for Prime Minister John Key to sack Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges is gathering momentum.
5. Accusations fly over Clarkson ruling
A Tauranga city councillor has accused the council of favouring the wealthy in a decision to allow property developer and former MP Bob Clarkson to remove a pair of pohutukawa trees outside his property.