Bay businesses optimistic for summer after busy long weekend
The "amazing" long weekend made locals feel like summer had arrived.
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State memorial service held for Queen Elizabeth II
The service at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul began at 2pm today.
Spare a thought for those working today
COMMENT: Many people will enjoy a day off today but service people may not.
Bigger venue named for Juicy Fest Tauranga
Nelly, Ne-Yo, Ja Rule and others headline the festival.
Mental health awareness week: How one father reclaimed his self-worth
'I was just trying to prove people wrong... and it just ultimately consumed me.'
'We were delighted to have so many': Celebrating 100 years of Jaguars
Jaguars of all sorts were proudly on display at Classic Flyers Museum this weekend.
Luke Kirkness: Govt inviting vigilantism by lack of action against crime
OPINION: They've opened the bank and made promises but little has transpired.
One person dead after fatal crash on SH26/Paeroa Kopu Rd
One person has died after a fatal crash on SH26/Paeroa Kopu Rd, Hikutaia.
Business digest: Awards, visits from Stuart Nash, Trust increases donations
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Mount couple's $3.31m bid to flee hustle and bustle ends in record sale
Auction heat for lifestyle property in Bay of Plenty beach town.
A 'call to arms': Endeavour funding recognises focus on coastal marine estate
"The funding recognises the 'call to arms' ... to focus on our coastal marine estate."
Bus passenger numbers drop more than 20 per cent as driver shortage plagues city
But work is being done to improve training, rewards and recognition for drivers.
New Zealand's most expensive house sales of 2022 so far
"As per usual, the premium end of the market beats to its own drum" - Nick Goodall
Mark Lister: There is more mortgage pain to come
Higher interest rates and a slower property market will be felt across the broader economy
Paul Cherry
Five thousand and five hundred dollars every 28 days - more than $200,000 so far. That is how much Pāpāmoa's Paul Cherry has spent on a drug he says is helping him fight his "incurable" prostate cancer diagnosis.
Your guide to daylight saving: Sleep, barbecues, flower planting, and the perfect party dress
The changing of the clocks: Clocks move forward an hour on Sunday for daylight saving.
Letters to the editor: There's an alternative to congestion charges
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Jiu jitsu, tattoos, and orchids - What's on in the Bay this long weekend
Indigenous tattooing, orchids, jiu jitsu and more.
Should cancer drugs be GST-free? Patient who has spent $200k to survive says yes
"I still feel I've got everything going for me," the 76-year-old says.
'We were too late': Plumber's 2-and-a-half-year wait to work in NZ
'Extremely stressful' - South African plumber who got a job in 2019 allowed in next month.
Motte's the buzz: Master violinist hits road for NZ tour
Meet Motte, a violinist who also plays other instruments, and who's about to tour NZ.
Local Focus: Indigenous tattoos showcased in Bay
Indigenous artists descend on Whareroa Marae for a unique cultural tattoo showcase.
Water leak in Red Square repaired
It is expected the water shutdown will be in place overnight as contractors fix problem.
Air pollution, climate change and empty buses: What regional council candidates say
The panel was a mix of seasoned politicians and fresh-faced newbies, all vying for votes.
Rubbish collection highlights good and bad
The amount of glass collected leads to a call for financial incentives to return bottles.
Subscribers weigh in on Rotorua tourism operators wanting Govt fix for 'brand damage'
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Hiking the Kaimai backcountry
It is blissfully quiet and has the feel of a remote getaway.
'Home away from home': Tauranga shortlisted as Women's World Cup base
If Tauranga is selected, Bay Oval will be used as a training site.
'Personal disaster' sparks new journey for long-serving mayor
"I went out of business on somebody else's terms and I've vowed never again."
Subscribers weigh in on rising costs to add $110 a week
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Year 10 Business Market Day attracts students and staff to buy food
Te Awamutu College held this year's Year 10 Business Market Day this week.
Sonya Bateson: Timing of Sam Uffindell investigation release was 'disrepectful'
OPINION: It just smacks of trying to bury the story, whether that was the intention or not
Shopkeeper 'completely broken' after latest smash-and-grab
Retail NZ says store owners arming themselves with weapons is a 'bad idea'.