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The Bay of Plenty Times is guided on a tour of the Bella Vista homes, which have been cordoned off for more than a year. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Behind the cordon at the Bella Vista homes evacuation site

11 Mar, 2019 7:15pm
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The tops of all 16 Bella Vista houses on Lakes Boulevard have been earmarked for removal.

Denese and Lee Konowe outside their new house in Brookfield, bought after the Tauranga City Council settled with all 21 Bella Vista homeowners in November. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Bella Vista Homes one year on: Everything has changed, and nothing has changed

9 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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Scott Yeoman checks in with homeowners and local businesses affected.

A man was arrested after allegedly threatening the owner of a liquor store on 11th Ave and demanding alcohol. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Man accused of robbing liquor store in Tauranga

2 Mar, 2019 2:16pm
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Man charged with aggravated robbery after alleged an incident at a Tauranga liquor store

Health Minister David Clark has encouraged the Bay of Plenty District Health Board to explore ways to reduce projected budget shortfalls. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay of Plenty DHB submits $10.47 million deficit

2 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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Almost all of New Zealand's 20 DHBs are expected to end this financial year in the red.

The aggressive aquatic weed, salvinia, was first detected in the Wairākei Stream in Pāpāmoa in early 2018. Photo / Andrew Warner

THE COUNTRY

Invasive salvinia on way to eradication

27 Feb, 2019 7:27am
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Salvinia is one of the world's worst aquatic weeds - it can completely blanket waterways.

About 120 players took part in the event at the tidal steps. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Waterfront water polo makes a splash in Tauranga

25 Feb, 2019 9:00am
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Tiny togs and tricky tides at inaugural Water Polo on the Waterfront event.

Gayle Harvey and horse Sol who was attacked by a dog at Tuapiro Point north of Katikati last week.

THE COUNTRY

Tuapiro attacking dog still loose

21 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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A dog that attacked a horse in Tuapiro is still on the loose in the region.

Papamoa Family Services financial mentor Josie Takiari says the service is dealing with a lot more working couples and families, who cannot afford food or school costs. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Debt, shame and stress: Spike in people seeking budget advice

18 Feb, 2019 7:00am
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Services dealing with debt from mortgage and rent arrears, food bills, loans and more.

Gayle Harvey with her horse, Sol, which is recovering from an attack by a dog at Tuapiro Point near Katikati. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Dog which attacked horse still at large

16 Feb, 2019 9:00am
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The dog made a beeline for the led horse at Tuapiro Beach, attacking repeatedly.

Asheley Elizabeth (left) and Annette Griffiths in front of their sand sculpture masterpiece on Mount Main Beach. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Sand sculpture tips from the pros at Mount Main Beach

10 Feb, 2019 11:20am
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Work on the sand sculpture masterpiece started about 6.45am on Friday, and took hours.

Lorna Edlin, Western Bay of Plenty area manager at the Society of St Vincent de Paul, stands among the thousands of boxes full of clothes ready to be snapped up at a community free sale next month. Photo / Andrew Warner

LIFESTYLE

Is this the anti Marie Kondo? Charity shop giving away clutter

9 Feb, 2019 6:17am
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The Society of St Vincent de Paul in Tauranga is having its first "community free sale".

Some families can't afford school lunches for their children. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Back to school costs: Families turn to foodbanks for kids' lunches

4 Feb, 2019 10:00am
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One in five children in low-decile schools heading back to school hungry.

Grace Hospital general manager Janet Keys and facility manager Pat Wilson. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Grace Hospital invests $6m in new operating theatre

2 Feb, 2019 10:23pm
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An eighth operating theatre will also be built in the foreseeable future.

Anuj Shah (left) with friends and family in the Indian fan-zone at Bay Oval. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Indian fans abuzz at sold-out Bay Oval ODI

28 Jan, 2019 9:00am
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Saturday's clash between NZ and India was a smash hit, with 9143 the official gate count.

Francois and Arlene Barbeau, of Te Puna, say 13 of their chickens were killed in one night last week. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Pack of dogs thought to be killing dozens of chickens

26 Jan, 2019 6:00pm
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One resident said he and his family had lost about 40 chickens in the past three months.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay could hit that magic 30C in heatwave

26 Jan, 2019 10:00am
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The timing couldn't be better with an action-packed few days in store for the Bay.

The ute is said to have hit a big brick wall and then a power pole, which fell down onto the road and dragged another power pole with it. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'It was just so loud': Ute brings down two power poles

26 Jan, 2019 1:52pm
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The incident happened on Otumoetai Rd about 6.50am.

Rohit Sharma led the Indian side onto the field, where they faced a haka led by Tawera Black. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Pōwhiri for Indian cricketers at Bay Oval

25 Jan, 2019 4:24pm
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It was the first time such a ceremony had taken place for a visiting team at Bay Oval.

Bay Oval has provided plenty of runs already this summer. Photo / File

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Bay Oval ready for Black Caps and India showdown

25 Jan, 2019 10:00am
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Indian television is here filming a travel series in lead-up to the Cricket World Cup.

Pradeep Patel, big cricket fan and owner of the Talk of India restaurant in Tauranga. Photo/George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

India at Bay Oval a long time coming for Tauranga cricket fan

24 Jan, 2019 3:00pm
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A Tauranga Indian cricket fan is excited ahead of Saturday's ODI between NZ and India.

Slash, One Love Festival, and Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay's BIG weekend: ODI cricket, One Love, and more

24 Jan, 2019 8:38am
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This coming long weekend in Tauranga is "going to be huge".

People donating money to social agencies rather than direct to beggars has helped alleviate aggression in Greerton. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Big improvement in problem begging in Greerton

23 Jan, 2019 8:00am
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Security guards and people not giving beggars money are key to improved street behaviour.

Mark Brooke, a member of the New Zealand Norsemen, at the Time-Travelling Makers and Medieval Faire in Tauranga. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

A medieval, sci-fi, fantasy marketplace and village square

21 Jan, 2019 11:00am
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At the Time-Travelling Makers and Medieval Faire, you could be anywhere, at any time.

The fenced-off Bella Vista Homes properties at The Lakes in Tauranga. Photo / File

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Council 'unlikely' to release internal Bella Vista investigation

19 Jan, 2019 8:05am
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The investigation is being headed by retired judge Graeme Colgan and began in October.

The 32-year-old woman fell while climbing on Mauao on Wednesday night. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Whakatāne woman in serious condition after 22m Mauao fall

18 Jan, 2019 6:58am
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Woman fortunate to be hooked on some trees, saving her from falling further.

Woman suffers head injury after falling about 22m from climbing while on Mauao. Photo / file

NEW ZEALAND

Climber seriously injured in horror 22m fall from Mauao

17 Jan, 2019 10:36am
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Woman suffers head injury after falling about 22m from climbing while on Mauao

There were 100 elective surgeries and 549 outpatient appointments postponed at Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals because of this week's junior doctors' strike, the Bay of Plenty DHB said. Photo / Getty Images

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Junior doctors' union, Bay of Plenty DHB clash over staff lists

17 Jan, 2019 10:30am
4 minutes to read

Another 48-hour strike is planned for the end of this month.

Signs have been put up at the Bella Vista Homes site for Shane Moore Services,

BUSINESS

Bella Vista demolition work to begin in coming weeks

16 Jan, 2019 8:02am
4 minutes to read

Upper levels of some of the houses likely to be removed, block foundations demolished.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board area includes Tauranga and Whakatane hospitals. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Sixteen deaths from adverse and mental health events

14 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Fourteen of the deaths related to mental health events over a period of 18 months.

Dr Nicolas Thorburn, who works at Tauranga Hospital, says the strikes are not about pay, but about workers' rights. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Junior doctors' strike: 100 elective surgeries postponed

12 Jan, 2019 11:00am
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About 650 will be affected by the strikes, which doctors say are about workers' rights.

Former Bella Vista boss Danny Cancian is the sole director and shareholder of all four of the related companies put into liquidation in November. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Bella Vista-related firms owe nearly $270,000: liquidators

12 Jan, 2019 8:14am
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Liquidators say they are targeting more than a hundred thousand dollars' worth of assets.

Donald McCorquindale catches up wth his rescuer Ian Pugh, 13, at Mount Manganui Main Beach. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Teen rescues man at Mount Main Beach

11 Jan, 2019 6:50am
4 minutes to read

Ian Pugh is not yet old enough to be a surf lifesaver but has made his first rescue.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Fewer patients but busier workload for Tauranga Hospital ED

9 Jan, 2019 1:41pm
3 minutes to read

Hospital co-ordinator Julie Williams said New Year's Eve was the quietest in many years.

Hazel Hape, manager of Tauranga Women's Refuge, said the holiday period could be a stressful and traumatic time for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Another overwhelming holiday season for women's refuges

9 Jan, 2019 9:00am
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Tauranga's women's refuges were at capacity over the holiday break.

Ian Pugh, 13, at Mount Main Beach, the scene of the rescue on Friday. Photo / Jamie Troughton, Dscribe Media

NEW ZEALAND

Tauranga teen steps up to save a life at the Mount

8 Jan, 2019 7:31am
6 minutes to read

Tauranga teen helps struggling body-boarder to safety from rip at the Mount.

The second day-night ODI between the Black Caps and Sri Lanka starts at 2pm tomorrow at Bay Oval. Photo / John Borren / www.photosport.nz

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Cricket: Bay stage set for another humdinger

4 Jan, 2019 7:30pm
5 minutes to read

Play starts at Bay Oval at 2pm tomorrow.

Ben (left) and Sam O'Dea will be back on court together this weekend at the New Zealand Beach Volleyball National Championships at Mount Maunganui. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

First tournament back for O'Dea brothers

4 Jan, 2019 8:04am
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The brothers picked up bronze on the Gold Coast, and are now looking ahead to Tokyo 2020.

Martin Guptill was given a standing ovation as he walked off the field in the 42nd over, having hit 138 runs off 139 balls. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Cricket one-dayer shaping up to be a cracker

3 Jan, 2019 5:44pm
4 minutes to read

Stunning night at the cricket on the cards as Black Caps take on Sri Lanka in first ODI.

The Black Caps and Sri Lanka will play the first One Day International of the series today at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Big bright summer of ODI cricket begins at Bay Oval

3 Jan, 2019 7:20am
4 minutes to read

Play starts at 2pm and will continue into the evening under lights.

Veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga in action at the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015. He has arrived in New Zealand to captain Sri Lanka in the upcoming ODI and T20 series against the Black Caps, starting today. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Countdown on to first one-dayer at Bay Oval

3 Jan, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Opening ODI promises plenty, with return of Lasith Malinga, and Trent Boult in great form.

Local Black Cap Trent Boult plays a more relaxed style of cricket at Mount Maunganui Main Beach. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Black Caps hit the beach before Bay Oval ODI

1 Jan, 2019 6:00pm
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Black Caps play Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the series at Bay Oval on Thursday.

Charlie Goodhue, 12, says he has been growing in confidence since taking part in the Anchor AIMS Games. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Charlie the lionheart spurred on by Games

1 Jan, 2019 10:00am
3 minutes to read

The 12-year-old has a heart condition which limits the sports he can be involved in.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Hooked on genealogy: Tauranga woman awarded QSM

31 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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The 81-year-old has received a QSM for services to genealogy and historical research.

Dr John Gemming joined the Fifth Avenue Family Practice team in 1978. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Dr John Gemming retires after 40 years on Fifth Ave

30 Dec, 2018 7:00am
3 minutes to read

The 68-year-old's last day is on Monday and he says he is leaving with mixed emotions.

Zahnee Riley-Campbell, 13, is back on her feet after a complex surgery at Starship Hospital late last month. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Brave Zahnee Riley-Campbell is back on her feet

29 Dec, 2018 10:00am
4 minutes to read

The 13-year-old has been longing for this moment for months.

It was another busy day at Mount Main Beach yesterday. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Mount Maunganui, Papamoa beaches packed

29 Dec, 2018 8:00am
3 minutes to read

Temperatures for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are forecast to be in the mid-to-late 20s.

The Willow St bus interchange in the Tauranga CBD. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Complaints, feedback flood in about new bus network

28 Dec, 2018 9:09am
4 minutes to read

Real-time monitoring shows almost 20 per cent of the buses have been late.

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller has put up a new billboard campaign on State Highway 2. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

MP launches SH2 billboard campaign

27 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Labour list MP Angie Warren-Clark called the move "scaremongering".

The plaque bearing (inset) Rongoihaere Rikihana's name at the World War I Memorial Gates in Tauranga. Photos / John Borren / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

The Kiwi soldier who almost made it home

27 Dec, 2018 6:00am
8 minutes to read

Wounded and gassed on the battlefield, he made it back to New Zealand and headed for home.

Waikino School, the scene of the shooting tragedy. Photo / Waihi Arts Centre and Museum Association

NEW ZEALAND

The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting

25 Dec, 2018 6:00am
14 minutes to read

95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.

He Kaupapa Kotahitanga Trust Tauranga chairwoman Angela Wallace, with fellow trustees (from left) Colleen Spiro, Marcia Taikato-Whauwhau and Tania Lewis-Rickard. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Women's shelter secures $150,000 in funds

22 Dec, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

It will open its doors for the first time early next year, organisers say.

The Our Place container village on Willow St in the Tauranga CBD. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Container village Our Place pays $1 for its CBD lease

22 Dec, 2018 10:15am
6 minutes to read

The 'peppercorn' lease agreement has drawn criticism from a hospitality industry leader.

Hori BOP has long campaigned for a new stadium in the city. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

'At last': Money secured to look into Tauranga stadium

20 Dec, 2018 9:00am
4 minutes to read

This comes after more than a decade of stadium pitches and plans.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Another $60,000 of ratepayer funding for Our Place

19 Dec, 2018 6:10am
3 minutes to read

The downtown retail and eatery precinct has already received $357,824.78.

The Our Place container village on Willow St in the Tauranga CBD. Inset, Our Place owners Rachelle and Christopher Duffy. Photos / Andrew Warner / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Our Place container village seeks more public money

15 Dec, 2018 6:20am
6 minutes to read

Request comes after $357K already given and contractors claim they are owed thousands.

Richard Marriner, who died while paragliding last week, was known for his 'happy, smiling face'. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Adventurous paraglider 'was always on the go'

13 Dec, 2018 9:00am
2 minutes to read

Richard Marriner, who died while paragliding, was known for his 'happy, smiling face'.

As well as a paragliding enthusiast, Richard Marriner loved water sports and trail bike riding. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Fly free': Tragic link between paragliding deaths

13 Dec, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Richard Marriner died in a tragic paragliding incident on Mauao last week.

The businesses of the ANZ Centre - 247 Cameron Rd - filled the foodbank van up to its windows with donated goods. Photo / Scott Yeoman

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

ANZ Centre businesses fill up foodbank van

11 Dec, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

An impressive Christmas haul, containing more than a few nappies.

Daara Parkinson saves the morning as the Golden Sands Express debuts in Tauranga. Photo / Scott Yeoman

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

What is Tauranga's new bus network really like? We find out

10 Dec, 2018 11:38am
5 minutes to read

A review of the 30X – Golden Sands Express – on the first day of the new bus network.

Theresa Rosborough, Otumoetai Kāhui Ako learning support co-ordinator. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Mental health pilot in schools earns mention

9 Dec, 2018 9:00am
4 minutes to read

Two specialist child and adolescent mental health clinicians were embedded into schools.

Chess is a popular pastime at Street Retreat, as Scott Yeoman finds out the hard way. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Tauranga's Street Retreat: Changing lives for the homeless

8 Dec, 2018 8:00am
10 minutes to read

Scott Yeoman spends time at Street Retreat - a drop-in centre for the homeless.

Papamoa Pines Medical Centre's Chris Millar, Jo McIlwaine, and Fiona Williams are on board to collect for the Tauranga Community Foodbank this Christmas. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Papamoa Pines on board for foodbank

4 Dec, 2018 8:56am
3 minutes to read

Last year, one moment in particular brought a tear to the eye of Jo McILwaine.