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Tauranga ferry service plans progress but only if public are on board
And a respected Auckland politician has weighed in, saying it should've happened already.
Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa
Campers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.
Local hospitals urge visitors to wear masks for patient and staff safety
Staff at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals ask visitor wearing masks and social distance.
Trial pump track, half-basketball court coming soon to The Lakes
The trial pump track will be open from next week.
BOP Times gets shout-out on popular Netflix show
The regional newspaper was mentioned in the popular Netflix series.
Letters: Three Waters opposition about retaining democracy, nothing else
Our readers have their say
Comment: Iso mandate stems from lack of trust in public
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Tauranga crashes: Detours after truck crashes into pole, tractor and car collide on TEL
Drivers are warned there could be delays.
'People have got to live somewhere': Govt dept buys 41 new houses from developer
Two neighbours share their thoughts on the state home development.
'Get him, dog': Black hat sparked fight that led to alleged murder, court told
Jamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.
Jail terms reduced for trio involved in $20m cocaine smuggling case
Part of their argument was that cocaine was less harmful than methamphetamine.
Soft plastics recycling scheme comes to Tauranga: 16 drop-off points
'Give it a go just for a week in your house...and see how easy it is.'
WBOP Council adopts rates increase
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has adopted a rate increase.
Seven-day isolation for the flu? Move would be 'horrific' for hospitality
A public health expert says enforcing it would be "pretty impractical".
$4300 e-bike giveaway: Family sharing one car declared the winners
Electrify NZ Tauranga owner-operator Dan Wallace wanted to give back to the community.
Whakatāne pool prompts call to apologise for council 'mistake'
Built in 2017, the pool has been a source of discontent in Whakatāne ever since.
Man virtually dies in rescue flight, credits 'guardian angel' for survival
Amputee Paul Foote shares his story about his TECT Rescue helicopter lifesaving mission.
Dr Tony Farrell: Documentary on booze confronting but necessary
OPINION: What is now required is a legislative change to stop the continuing harm.
2022 Toi Ohomai Baywide Premier Women's Club Rugby final preview
The stage is set for the 2022 Toi Ohomai Baywide Premier Women's Club Final on Sunday.
Hitting rock bottom: Ex-boozers on Dry July and beyond
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Premium Debate: Firefighters threaten industrial action
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say over the firefighters' strike action plan
Sonya Bateson: There's a reason abortion is referred to as healthcare
OPINION: It may sound like an oxymoron but, in my opinion, abortion saves lives.
Full investigation after gas main stuck in Tauranga
The road was closed for a couple of hours and residents had to stay inside.
Zespri welcomes signing of free trade agreement with European Union
The deal announced today includes the removal of tariffs on NZ kiwifruit exports.
New health system launches with focus on children's first 2000 days
Health leaders reflect on a new structure and new future.
Road reopens after gas main struck in Tauranga
The road is closed until further notice.
Letters: 'Haranguing' kids from sidelines at sports games is not okay
Our readers have their say.
Samantha Motion: US opioid crisis is lapping at our shores - is NZ ready?
Many who die from the drug do not know they have taken it.
'Young people are pushed aside': Students have a say on suburb's future
"It's actually really interesting - I was expecting it to be really boring."
Seven-day wait for GPs: Healthcare services struggle with soaring winter demand
A sick 2-year-old waited nearly 10 hours to be fully assessed at one hospital's ED.
House fire that destroyed 'everything' treated as accidental
A young family 'lost absolutely everything' in the blaze.
Watch: Migrant family escape burning house with just the clothes on their back
A Givealittle and donations page has been set up for the young family.
Comment | Let MPs share controversial views - then let the voters decide
OPINION: Voters deserve to know where individual MPs stand on controversial issues.