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Retirement woes: Mortgages, debt and kids
Housing is the biggest issue facing some elderly people at the moment.
Social clubs spread Christmas cheer to Tauranga Foodbank
What's better than meeting up with your mates? Giving back to the community with them.
'Extreme' burden: nearly 30% rates rise forecast for Tauranga
The rates rise over three years could hit 40 to 50 per cent
Water death: 'Our family will not be the same without her'
A Lower Kaimai teenager died in a water-related incident near her home.
Christmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks
"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."
'A space to enjoy': New-look Wharf St dining precinct ready for customers
The revamped pedestrian-only area awaits final touches, in time for the holiday season.
Uncertainty soon to end for Otakiri Springs
It has been a long, hard year for the Bay of Plenty water bottling plant.
Watch: Cop praised for cool response after men jump in patrol car
"Quite possibly the greatest clip from a crate day in all of human history."
2021 TECT Community Awards: Who are the finalists?
The finalists for the 2021 TECT Community Awards have been announced.
'Just keep breathing': 100-year-old shares the secret
Mary Natusch celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday.
The rise, and rise of Lime: Tauranga riders rack up 50,000km
One month on, Lime scooters have prompted divided views from Tauranga residents.
Jo Raphael: Cut speed limits outside schools ... now
OPINION: Universal school speed limit reduction is a no-brainer.
Top of the table clash: Who wins?
Greerton and Mount Maunganui go head-to-head this weekend.
Letters to the editor: Apologies becoming valueless
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Bella Vista trial: Developer 'neither credible nor reliable'
Bella Vista Homes developer and his company among those convicted of Building Act charges.
Bella Vista Homes developer and four others convicted of breaching Building Act
Bella Vista Homes trial defendants learned their fate today.
Letters to the editor: Commission to run council will be un-democratic
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Zizi Sparks: End-of-year burnout and how to beat it
Opinion: End of year burnout doesn't have to be a given.
Bay of Plenty Lotto players get lucky overnight
Six Lotto players won a share of second division.
'Rot in jail': Babysitter child abuser sent to prison for 15 years
Brent Ruddell was jailed for 15 years and five months for sexually abusing young children.
Arnie Meyer heroism recognised with France's highest national honour
A Tauranga based World War II veteran is remembered for his heroic deeds.
Police confirm 'water-related' death
Emergency services are responding to a 'water-related incident' in the Lower Kaimai area.
Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.
'How did this happen?' Letters with meeting invites arrived after meetings held
Council responding to more than 1000 queries as residents confused by letters.
Partial road closure at Bayfair roundabout
The partial closure is in preparation for the installation of ground improvements.
Firefighters investigating smoke on Mount Maunganui
A crew of firefighters are heading up the mountain on a 4WD.
Opinion: Relationship building needed for our youth
OPINION: The recurring theme of the truancy crisis is a breakdown in relationships.
Jo Raphael: Whakaari/White Island - My heart goes out to everyone affected
OPINION: Answers are needed to help victims heal.
Letters to the editor: Teacher-only days out of touch
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Heavy rain on the way for Eastern Bay
A moist northwesterly air stream with embedded fronts remains over the North Island.
Tina Salisbury: 'Christmas is a beautiful time but not for everyone'
The acting mayor is hosting a family movie night on December 12 to aid Tauranga Foodbank.
Waihi Pro-Am sells out in 10 days
The 2021 Pro-Am two-day teams tournament will be held on February 13-14.