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Live: Protesting ratepayers descend on Tauranga council building

Protest coincides with adoption of Long-term Plan. Video made with funding from NZ On Air.

Megan Wilson: Futureproof Cameron Rd - because I miss the car-free lifestyle

OPINION: I feel for local businesses, but we need to shift away from car dependency.

Jo Raphael: Something special missing from Olympics

OPINION: The Olympics have already cost more than US$20 billion.

Rob Rattenbury: Devil in the detail for Govt's meth programme funding

OPINION: Meth programme should be given a chance.

'A bizarre twist': Business pleased with 5th Ave outcome but still leaving Cameron Rd

Bernina's new premises is on 15th Ave and will be open from the second week of September.

Local Focus: Kaituna Mole getting a facelift

Upgrade of popular Maketū fishing spot begins. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

'A destination, not just a commuting corridor': Construction on Cameron Rd starts

Commuters should allow extra time for traffic or use an alternative route if possible.

'Expect the unexpected': Heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty

The latest weather forecast the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel regions predicts heavy rain.

'A despicable piece of work': DHB faces backlash over booklet

A Covid-19 vaccine info booklet was withdrawn from circulation after being deemed racist.

Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by car

The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Century-old sewer pipes to be replaced on Cameron Rd

The wastewater upgrade falls under the Futureproofing Cameron Rd project.

Liv hoping to take her chance in Tokyo

Liv Chance has put reconstructive knee surgery behind her to live her Olympic dream.

Jo Raphael: Let's keep world at arm's length until we're all jabbed

Opinion: Britain shouldn't throw in the towel and neither should New Zealand.

Man arrested after allegedly fleeing police, attempting carjack

A man has been taken into custody in Tauranga yesterday evening.

'Nightmare' unravelling of kerbside collection blamed on confusion and 'disconnect'

Councillor seeks answers: "This is one of the biggest hits we've taken reputationally."

Luke Kirkness: Potholes are there to be fixed, let's do it

Opinion: No one likes a pothole, so why aren't we doing more about fixing them?