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Pandemic steadies crime rates, some offences increase
The amount of crime in the Bay of Plenty has been steadily rising since at least 2015.
Commission 'should endorse Māori ward decision'
Tangata Whenua/Tauranga City Council Committee endorse the establishment of a Māori ward.
How this year's Japan Trophy was different to previous 50
Saturday was the 50th year of the Japan Trophy but this year was like no other.
Bay of Plenty player wins a Second Division
Eight Lotto players, including one from Bay of Plenty, each won in Lotto Second Division.
Currie and Wells claim Ironman New Zealand titles
Braden Currie was the winner of the 2021 Ironman New Zealand held this weekend in Taupō.
Chamber Voice: Lockdown, learnings and life in Covid
Chamber of Commerce staff reflects on Covid a year after the country went into lockdown
Council plan to sell housing leaves 78yo in tears
Elderly tenants have mixed emotions about the relocation proposal.
Raise your paws for the Red Puppy Guide Dogs Appeal
A Tauranga man and his dog are keenly supporting the Blind Low Vision NZ Red Puppy Appeal.
Dawn Picken: Government's fluoridation decision the right call
OPINION: Too many people choose to do nothing when it comes to public health
Jo Raphael: This is tiresome, misogynistic and so last century. I'm over it.
OPINION: The critics need to get with the programme - or change the channel.
'Just chaos': Too many patients, stretched staff a shock for ED visitor
The woman feared what effects the delays were having on others.
'Golliwogs' cafe owner: 'People aren't racist against Barbie dolls'
A Bay of Plenty cafe has been called Golliwogs for 18 years.
'Raw and naked debate': should council workshops be open to the public?
Over three years, 31 councils held 737 informal meetings in secret.
New youth employment coach ready to make a difference
Melody Lamb is the youth employment coach for Katikati.
Tauranga landlord fined in a district court first
The sentencing is the first time such a case has been brought before a district court.
'I am trying to get better so I can live'
The ministry has denied a woman's request to isolate at home after receiving chemo abroad.
Letters to the editor: Library and council buildings don't need replacing
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Car park buildings at risk of earthquake damage, council discovers
Both Elizabeth and Spring St buildings are found to be earthquake prone.
Māori agribusiness: Good crowd at top dairy farm visit
Pouarua Farm is one of the three finalists of the prestigious competition.
Wholesome day of discovery with Easter Egg Hunt
The Katikati Bird Gardens Annual Great Easter Egg Hunt is coming up on Sunday, April 4.
Waihī Beach's battler: Former PM backs petition over apartment developments
'It's in the public interest and I stand firmly for it,' says former PM.
50th Running of Japan Cup in Tauranga
Ambassador of Japan His Excellence Koichi Ito will be in attendance.
Big payout up for grabs at Sprint Car Championship
The Salute to Skinny feature event will be the final appearance for Graeme 'Skinny' Colson
Bay of Plenty leads regional GDP rises before Covid-19
The increase was boosted by construction and property operation.
Williams Cup final at Bay Oval this weekend
The Baywide cricket competition has reached its climax.
How Covid-19 lockdown affected trust in the government
A global study involving a Bay of Plenty professor noted a link between the two.
Hannah Wells ready for new Ironman challenge
Wells is stepping up to the full Ironman distance this weekend.
Multiple crashes cause delays for commuters
Emergency services are responding to multiple crashes on state highways in Tauranga.
Jury returns guilty verdict in toddler murder trial
A jury has found a Bay man guilty of murdering a Tauranga toddler in March 2019.
Man dies after being hit by train in Bay of Plenty
The track is closed and police are managing traffic.
Samantha Motion: How lockdown changed my life
Opinion: The lockdown experience flicked a switch and there was no going back.
Local Focus: Learning to skateboard with Sam's Skate School
Tū Manawa Fast Fund gets kids rolling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.