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Spike in applications for bollards outside Bay businesses

One Rotorua store has installed planter boxes filled with concrete as makeshift bollards.

'A genuine sense of relief': Taumata School students move into new teaching block

So far about $80 million had been spent by the Ministry of Education on the projects.

'She had a lot more to give': Remembering volunteer extraordinaire Allison Stewart

"She would just walk into a room and everyone would be instantly happier"

Tauranga Lotto player wins with second division ticket

Tauranga Lotto punter is $22,000 richer with a second division ticket.

'There is no one like you': Jacinda Ardern fights back tears in memorial service to Michael Cullen

Tūhoe and Tūwharetoa hosted Michael Cullen's memorial service in Taneatua.

Country music star Tami Neilson rides high on global acclaim

BIG READ: The singer is in the midst of a New Zealand tour.

Opinion: Bullies and thugs? That was not my boarding school experience

OPINION: I found boarding a supportive, fun, motivating environment. It changed my life.

Steamers to tackle Taranaki in Tauranga on Sunday

The Steamers game will be the first of five held on home soil.

Police allege burglary, robbery and ram raid linked to same group

He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court tomorrow.

Empty chambers? Low council nominations prompt concern

Councils are hopeful to see a "flurry" of nominations before they close on Friday.

Luke Kirkness: The public had a right to know about Uffindell's past

OPINION: Fledgling MP's tattered career remains on a knife-edge.

The Premium Debate: Mixed views on whether Tauranga's Uffindell should resign or stay

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on MP, who's now been stood down from caucus.

Enterprising students get down to business

Te Puke High School students are bringing their business ideas and products to an expo

Letters to the editor: Uffindell's courage should be applauded

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'Mates, we haven't done better': Bid to have council quit LGNZ fails

A district councillor claims Local Government NZ has 'neglected' the Western Bay.

Who is Sam Uffindell? New MP's political rise and fall from grace

Two months since being elected, Uffindell's demise has been swift.