Letters: Get the infrastructure basics right before we beautify
Our readers have their say.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Bay of Plenty
Luke Kirkness: How to tackle unemployment in the Bay of Plenty
Opinion: Thousands are unemployed but why not put them to good use?
The 90% Project: All you need to know about Super Saturday
Super Saturday is a country-wide push to get as many people vaccinated against Covid-19.
What do you think of NZ's virus response? Have your say
The pandemic has impacted Kiwis for over 18 months. Have your say on the response so far.
Mount residents oppose beachfront development
Several residents have opposed the "monolithic edifice" as "incongruous" with the area.
'Callously left him for dead': Man jailed over fatal beating of 77-year-old
A man convicted of the manslaughter killing of an elderly man has been jailed.
Whakatāne alleged murder victim stabbed through the heart
A Tāneatua man has denied murdering a man known to him at a garage party in Whakatāne.
Study monitors noisy bird scaring 'boomers' in rural areas
Whakatāne District Council studies audible bird scaring devices after complaints.
'Like 1960s army barracks': Concern over hospital ward with 25 patients
DHB says temporary ward 'not ideal' but needed to allow for Covid-19 Delta preparations
Happy Thursday: Bay of Plenty Lotto players in the money
Seven lucky Lotto players have each won $142,857 with Lotto First Division.
'Well overdue': Tauranga lawyers welcome $150m new courthouse
The Government has approved spending more than $150m for new Tauranga courthouse.
Bay Dreams cancels festivals for 2022
The one-day event was set to be held in Mount Maunganui on January 3.
A rare Rose: Stunning handcrafted dollhouse up for auction
The Rose Cottage is a 1950 style villa simply brimming with distinctive detail.
The 90% Project: BayTrust offers funds to encourage vaccinations
BayTrust is looking to fund ideas that will encourage locals to roll up their sleeves.
New courthouse on the way for Tauranga
The courthouses are part of the 10-year infrastructure investment plan.
The 90% Project: Mayor encourages district to make it a 'Super Saturday'
This Saturday is dedicated to a nationwide vaccination push.
$1,744,066 in NZCT community grants awarded
The grants were awarded to a range of different groups in the Bay of Plenty.
Local Focus: Archiving Tauranga's history
Behind the scenes of Tauranga City Libraries' efforts to preserve local history online.
Vaccine mandate gives staff 'clarity' - Bay principal
Education and health staff will need to be fully vaccinated in the coming months.
Busy September for TECT rescue helicopter
There were 12 hospital transfers, 5 medicals, 6 rescues and 3 motor vehicle accidents.
Job listings up 43%: NZ city's businesses battle to nab top workers
One recruiter said they were experiencing "increased pressure" when trying to fill jobs.
'Am I about to die?': Kiwi Covid-19 survivor's overseas ordeal
"I started getting pins and needles in my hands and face. My hands were turning purple."
'Enormous benefits': Sam Tanner backs Athletics for Every Body campaign
The Athletics for Every Body campaign is encouraging Kiwi kids to give athletics a go.
Luke Kirkness: The truth about the Katikati case and Devonport man
Opinion: We are incredibly lucky the Katikati non-case was a team player.
Mandatory vaccines: What do health and education leaders think?
A full list of roles the mandate would apply to is expected in the next few days.
Rob Rattenbury: Musings about change over a pub meal and a beer
OPINION: Dreams, plans, businesses, careers and job hopes have been shattered for many.
Power restored in Mount Maunganui after more than 1000 affected
The power outage began about 6.50am.
DHB prepares hospitals for Covid-19
Upgrades have begun in the Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals.
Vaccine passes a 'logical step' but bar owners have enforcement questions
However, some businesses also have concerns about the vaccine pass.
Auckland takeaways identified as location of interest seven times
Health officials have been releasing a steady stream of locations over the last few days.
Katikati Covid scare: Bay 'dodged a bullet', vaccine interest surges
Meanwhile, Bay health and education leaders react to vaccine mandate
Katikati person no longer considered a Covid case after testing negative
The person's family has also tested negative overnight.
Whakatāne murder-accused on trial
A Tāneatua man is on trial in the Rotorua High Court defending a charge of murder.
Three Covid cases in Mt Eden prison; Brash - gangs not the 'fall guys' for virus
The Government is due to say whether further restrictions in Auckland will be eased today.