Border opening for skilled workers could be too late for horticulture
Some industry sectors fear the movement of workers could go both ways.
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'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'
The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.
Couple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensions
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Tauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayed
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Local Focus: Ocean sports are just a Friday Float away
Accessible water sports for people with disabilities on offer at Mount Maunganui.
Sisters will defend charges in relation to Tauranga boy's death
Two sisters charged over the death of a five-year-old Te Puna boy are heading to trial.
Trial date set for David Kuka murder accused
Two men who deny murdering Tauranga father David Kuka are heading to trial.
Letters: Cancelled Les Mis production 'right up there with the best'
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Mamaku's O'Sullivan dozen: 'Love is hard work but it's worth it'
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'Absolute breaking point': Midwife says shortage in the Bay is 'critical'
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Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites
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Report: Bay of Plenty's economic confidence drops in December
Seven per cent of households expect the Bay's economy to decline in 2022.
Tauranga rental market in 'crisis', rents up, supply drops
The median weekly cost of rentals in Tauranga has risen $70 in the past year.
Multiple vehicles involved in McLaren Falls serious crash
The incident took place today about 2.40pm.
Covid-19 outbreak: Monday update on latest cases
There are 91 community cases of Covid-19 nationally today
Tauranga among top 10 lucky Lotto districts, but one store takes cake
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Water-related death near Whakatāne Heads, rāhui in place
Police said a man died in the incident.
Childcare teacher tests positive for Covid
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'Entrenched literacy problem': Bay of Plenty adults seeking literacy help doubles in four years
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Covid 19 outbreak: Sunday update on latest cases
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How to help kids beat the back-to-school blues
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Business digest: Bay house sale prices continue to rise
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Gym questions officials over location of interest
A Tauranga Gym is challenging its close contact place of interest notification.
'There is a lot of angst': First-time Mount festival adapting to red setting
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Man dead, woman injured in 'incident' at Anzac Bay
Police have referred the death to the Coroner.
'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prep
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