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Thousands of visitors expected for peak summer holiday week
The city is preparing for a big week of events and the thousands of visitors they bring.
Camping with family at the Mount
The weather has not deterred campers from setting up in Mount Maunganui.
Tauranga shoppers out in force for Boxing Day sales
Bay of Plenty malls were filled with shoppers keen to find a Boxing Day bargain.
Wairakei Ave residents light up for hospice
The street Christmas party is raising funds for Waipuna Hospice.
Backpackers in Tauranga feel safe
Backpackers in Tauranga say they still feel safe in New Zealand
Kiwi wedding guests fed with rescued food
Good Neighbour caters a wedding for a Tauranga couple using rescue food.
Sport Bay of Plenty getting behind Christmas Appeal
Staff at Sport BOP are donating to the Tauranga Community Foodbank this Christmas.
Vigil for British backpacker at the Mount
A vigil will be held for Grace Millane in Mount Maunganui this Saturday.
Cancelled Christmas parade distant memory in Tauranga Christmas Party
Tauranga's waterfront was packed with people enjoying the Christmas party on Sunday.
Christmas fever has come to the Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty is gearing up for Xmas: shops are busy and lots of events are on offer.
Meningococcal vaccine supplies low in Bay of Plenty
There is no outbreak of MenW in the Bay of Plenty.
Tauranga teachers and principals reject Government's latest pay offer
NZEI members have rejected the Government's latest offer.
Tauranga Intermediate student wins gold medal in ICAS science test
Rico Mareroa received the top mark in the year 7 ICAS science test.
Midwives protest outside Tauranga Hospital
About 20 midwives protested outside Tauranga Hospital this afternoon.
Biggest summer yet for Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty is gearing up for another busy summer.
Mini tugboat makes Mount Maunganui debut
Mike Pettersen's mini tugboat made its debut on Tuesday at Pilot Bay.
College students get busy for foodbank
More than 900 food items were collected at Papamoa College's mufti-day.
Otumoetai Football Club supports local foodbank
Otumoetai Football Club is supporting the Tauranga Community Foodbank.
Tauranga's annual Toy Run back for 14th year
Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods are expected in this year's toy run.
Deaths and serious crash plague Tauranga
Emergency services were kept busy on Tuesday.
'Heroes' save man 'in crisis' on Tauranga overpass
Bystanders who helped a man in crisis off a Tauranga overpass have been praised.
Growing population puts pressure on Tauranga's infrastructure
Pressure on: Tauranga's population has increased by 13,000 from five years ago to 135,000.
Tauranga's soaring population 'better for business'
Tauranga's population has grown 10.8 per cent in five years
Midwives continue to work through strikes
Two, two-hour strikes will take place each day from November 22.
Scooters escape skateboard, roller skate ban
Skateboards and roller skates will be prohibited in some areas in Tauranga.
Fast action saved baby from meningococcal disease
A new Meningococcal B vaccine is now available.
Job increases a sign of strong economy
Online job advertisements have risen 16 per cent.
Letting fees to be axed, who picks up the bill?
The law bans all letting fees charged to tenants.
Kiwi shot putter Tom Walsh shares tips with Tauranga Intermediate students
Tom Walsh visited Tauranga Intermediate to present the Anchor AIMS Games trophy.
Rents jump 130 per cent in 20 years
Average price of a rental property has increased more than 130 per cent in 20 years.
Māori All Blacks welcomed at Maungatapu Marae
The Māori All Blacks would be based at Maungatapu Marae for the rest of the week.
Tauranga Eastern Link three years on
The Tauranga Eastern Link opened in August 2015.
Train driver 'microsleeps' likely in 2017 Pongakawa incident
The report showed the driver was suffering from a sleep disorder.
Nats in Tauranga backing Simon Bridges
Simon Bridges' Tauranga supporters are backing the National Party leader.
Dozens of Tauranga locals support Pink Ribbon Appeal
Andy Cameron said it was a "small sacrifice" volunteering for the foundation.
Te Puke's Post Office could be staying put
Te Puke Centre Working Group are hoping to create Te Puke Centre.
Bay's economy second on regional scoreboard
The Bay of Plenty is number two on the ASB Regional Economic Scoreboard
Community rallies for fire-stricken family
A fire safety investigator has issued a warning after identifying the cause of the fire
Most freedom camping fines going unpaid
Only 258 of 971 freedom camping fines have been paid in Tauranga City.
Helping more families feel safer at home
Whanau Protect helps high-risk victims of family violence feel safer.
Running: Family of eight take on Tauranga International Marathon event
The Hollows family are gearing up for the 6km event this weekend.
Perfect day out for Frocks on Bikes
The Frocks on Bikes Tauranga group was formed eight years ago.
Air show to mark Battle of Britain's 78th
September 16 marks the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Te reo Māori the norm at AIMS Games
Te Wharekura o Mauao basketballers speak both te reo Māori and English on the court.
Something for everyone at the Festival
The Festival of Architecture will run in Tauranga until September 22.
Te reo Māori on the airwaves at school
Radio TAKP has been helping students and teachers learn te reo Māori.
Social media gives te reo Māori a boost
Technology is helping people give Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori a go.
Selling the Western Bay of Plenty to Prince Harry and Meghan
What the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could get up to if they came to the Western Bay.
Increase in car registrations - a sign of strong economy
A 3.9 percent increase in car registrations is an indication of a strong economy.
Running: Papamoa residents claim top spots in Mount Maunganui Half Marathon
Two Papamoa locals took out first place in the men's and women's categories.
Sparky Bianca beats the boys
Bianca Pilkington will compete in the national competition in October.
Fire spews smoke across Bayfair area
Three appliances were called to a fire at Te Maunga Transfer Station on Friday night.
Surf Lifesaving: Local squads compete in Eastern Region Pool Champs
Local athletes took to Baywave for the Eastern Region Pool Championships.
Trailblazer Lowry makes waves in the fast lane
Amanda Lowry competed in the 2018 Pan Pacific Para Swimming Championships this month.
Small houses 'outperforming' larger ones
Now the price gap has narrowed, buyers looking to upgrade urged to act now or miss out.
Best in the world put on a show in Game of Three Halves
More than 500 people watched the women's rugby Game of Three Halves.
Waikato rule in Battle of the Kaimais
Waikato defeat Bay of Plenty to win shield in the first Battle of the Kaimais tournament.
Bay of Plenty mums breastfeed side by side
Sixty-five mums and babies enjoyed The Big Latch On.
Bay of Plenty Sevens athletes commit till 2020
Joe Webber, Tim Mikkelson and Scott Curry have signed for the All Blacks Sevens till 2020.
NZ Bus looking for new drivers in Tauranga
NZ Bus will take over the contract in December.
'Great day' for Te Puke v Te Puna rugby final
Te Puna and Te Puke locals are looking forward to the final this weekend.
New funds help brighten shelter's future
Two new full-time staff members have been employed at Tauranga Moana Nightshelter.
Te Puna power into first Championship final
Te Puna beat Tauranga Sports 39-17 in a tense affair.
Good Neighbour cooks up new initiative
Good Neighbour hopes to have the commercial kitchen ready by the end of the year.
Community Gem: IHC friendship volunteer
This week's community gem is Renee Heffernan, who volunteers with the IHC.
Rugby: Battle of the Kaimai shows growth in women's rugby
The Battle of the Kaimai takes place on August 4 at Tauranga Domain.
Port workers ill: No evidence of toxic gas
Report finds insufficient evidence port workers fell ill due to methyl bromide.
Whakarewarewa edge Tauranga in thriller
Whakarewarewa win 31-29 against Tauranga Sport at Tauranga Domain.
Portia Woodman: From Northland to Mount
This week's back page interview with women's rugby player Portia Woodman.
Trade Me data helps police with investigations
The requests were related to homicide or missing persons, drugs and non-delivery of goods.
Grandma only woman in roofing final
Gina Reuben is doing it for the girls ... and the grandmothers.
Local garden's future blooming good
The Bayfair Community Garden is pleased to have new donations.
New programme helping mums back into the workforce
The pilot programme is helping solo mums gain confidence and self-esteem.
'Captain Radness' home in the Bay of Plenty
Blair Benefield has travelled from Stewart Island on his skateboard.
Tauranga couple celebrate diamond wedding
Cynthia and Rex Fawcett celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.
A brave 11-year-old loses her fight with cancer and now 'flies with dragons'
Maddison Janet McKenzie lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday.
Community Gem: Wikitoria Nuku on kindness
This weeks' community gem is Tauranga social worker Wikitoria Nuku.
Lego Show helps with new playgrounds
Hundreds of people enjoyed Tauranga Primary School's Lego Show on Saturday.
Dragon boat team to take on Florence
The Tauranga Boobops will compete in Florence from July 6-8.