Several new 'high risk' locations of interest in Bay of Plenty
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Local iwi calls for visitors to stay away to protect community
Whirinaki forest DoC huts and campsite will be closed until February.
Crucial housing plans quashed for now: Court of Appeal rules on Te Tumu
It is the third court decision against plans to change the land's status for development.
'Two years to make up' for: A plea to support local this summer
An accommodation owner encouraged people to book directly rather than with a third party.
One dead after SH35 incident, police appeal for information
Police were called just after 6am.
'Rates will not go up as a result of this settlement': Council on Pacific Apartments
The council's portion of the settlement payment was $29,435,000.
New Tauranga CBD council administration building gets green light
It will be the first time all council admin staff will be under the same roof for 10 years
Two moderate injury crashes in Tauranga, expect delays
Two injury crashes in Tauranga in the space of 15 minutes causes delays.
Health warning issued for Okawa Bay
A health warning has been issued for Okawa Bay at the western end of Lake Rotoiti.
Eastern Bay iwi put rāhui in place after island diving death
Police were called to a sudden-death incident at 8.45am near the Whakatāne Boat Ramp.
Katikati driver denies careless driving causing death charge
The driver of a car involved in a fatal crash in Katikati denies careless driving.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: The 'posse of moaners' vs the Government
OPINION: New Zealand's decision-makers deserve a blessed Christmas.
Why this engineering company gave a big donation to the foodbank
Tiaki Engineering Consultants' $3000 donation helps the foodbank through the holidays.
Rare measure to place rāhui on Whirinaki forest draws mixed reaction
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare has placed a rāhui on Whirinaki Te Pua a Tāne Conservation Park.
'Concern' for Murupara: Four Covid cases, health provider offering 'range of services'
Just over half of Murupara's eligible population is fully vaccinated.
Summer shark warning: At least six great whites identified in popular holiday spot
People have been asked to report all sightings of sharks this summer.
Police name man who died in Katikati crash
The two-vehicle crash briefly closed the road.
No ban – but solution found for unsecured horses
Horses became a huge problem in Ōpōtiki following last year's Covid-19 lockdown.
Woman appears in court charged with murder of 5-year-old boy
The accused was denied interim name suppression.
Six great white sharks in Tauranga area prompt warning
People should remain vigilant when out swimming and report all sightings.
Ceiling fire at Tauranga cancer treatment centre under investigation
Significant water damage has shut the Kathleen Kilgour Centre for at least a day.
Local Focus: Sam's Skate School donates mini-ramp to Memorial Park
Just in time for the school holiday, there's a new attraction at a Tauranga skatepark
Jo Raphael: Buy now, pay later alcohol needs more oversight
OPINION: Alcohol on buy now, pay later services can be tempting, but not a good idea.
Call for businesses to hire 'Māori cultural advisors' to protect culture
This comes after it was revealed how a controversial DHB Covid-19 pamphlet was approved.
Boozed and banged-up: ACC pays millions for alcohol-related injuries
Fights, falling over and broken glass contributed to millions in ACC injury claims.
'It's about future generations': Multi-use arena 'positive' say those with most to lose
The arena would help cater to the already-overwhelming demand for event venues.
One seriously hurt in Bay of Plenty crash
Police close road after responding to a two-vehicle accident just after 8.30pm.
Two Covid-19 cases in Murupara as just over half of town fully vaccinated
Murupara is one of New Zealand's least vaccinated areas.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers have a say on 'buy now, pay later' schemes for alcohol
Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.
Luke Kirkness: Townies should get behind installing tanks to catch rainwater
OPINION: We should be well accustomed to droughts and water restrictions over summer now.
DHB staff had reservations about Covid pamphlet - but it was approved anyway
An independent investigation was made into how the brochure was released by the DHB.
'Execution-style' killing: Murder accused given name suppression
Arrested man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.
Rob Rattenbury: Take a deep breath and just keep smiling
Christmas is coming and after nearly two years we're heading towards some form of normal.