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Govt buys CBD sections for new $150m courthouse

More details have been revealed about the planned new $150m Tauranga courthouse.

Murupara kaumātua says locals waiting for 'better vaccine'

"We want the freedom to choose. We want a different vaccine," says Pem Bird.

Mauao base track to close on Wednesday

Signage and barriers will be in place at all closure points.

Keeping isolated BOP kids in school: Cash boost for programmes

Lockdowns led many students and their whānau to question why school was even necessary.

Luke Kirkness: We need Covid-19 targets from the Govt

OPINION: Is freedom just around the corner?

'It's going gangbusters': Is your property earning more than you?

If your property is in Mount Maunganui, the answer could be yes.

'A fantastic effort': How 'record numbers' were hit on Super Saturday

There were more than 6000 vaccines administered on Super Saturday in the Bay of Plenty.

Register here! Entries open for Tremains Real Estate Christmas Light Trail 2021

Can you spread a little Christmas cheer this year?

'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua

'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.

Mongrel Mob shooter's day of terror: 'It was like a movie scene'

"The gun was massive, from his shoulder down to the ground. He points it at the cop ..."

'That little head start': Why one pregnant woman got vaccinated

She initially debated whether she would get the vaccine while pregnant or after the birth.

The best in Bay architecture recognised at awards

Three Bay of Plenty architects have won regional awards.

Ōpōtiki fatal beating victim's family speak of 'heavy hearts'

The man's injuries following the beating were not unlike those suffered in car crashes.

RubyRed: Zespri Red kiwifruit gets a new name

The new name is aimed at better embodying the essence of the fruit.

Rotorua lake study out of this world: Satellites provide greater insight

Images from space are being used to study the health of Rotorua's lakes.

Letters: Get the infrastructure basics right before we beautify

Our readers have their say.