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New kerbside collection bins ready for roll out

The new bins will be delivered to the kerbside in front of each household.

Western Bay moves to restricted fire season

The restrictions were put in place this morning.

City in 'crisis': Commissioners warned of 5000-house deficit in next decade

"We are behind, there are no two ways about it."

Hello future district: We have a plan says Western Bay Council

But more help is needed from the community for the finalisation of the Long-term Plan.

Mount parents plead for schoolchildren's safety on busy road

Community pay "huge price" for 30 minutes of marginally better traffic flow, say parents.

Investment needed to cope with population growth

The Long-term Plan 2021-31 aims to address problems caused by the city's rapid growth.

Cricket: Greerton maintain unbeaten record

Greerton won a top-of-the-table clash against Central Indians on Saturday.

Stephanie Worsop: More to be done to achieve true gender equality

Opinion: It's better being a woman in 2021 than 1821 but it's still hard.

Tsunami scare: How did we cope?

A potential tsunami forced us to find out how effective our evacuation plans are.

Four arrested after Bay of Plenty car thefts

Police say they are still seeking other people in relation to the offending.

More people reading the Bay of Plenty Times, new figures show.

The paper's weekly readership sits at 76,000.

Covid-19 vaccinations across Bay of Plenty going strong

Vaccines aren't mandatory for Port of Tauranga workers but are for Rotorua MIQ staff.

Quake aftermath: Always be ready to flee for 3 days, says leader

Earthquakes and tsunami alerts have also sparked renewed calls for sirens along the coast.

Religious vandalism of pride celebration sign 'appalling'

"I was lost for words at how thoughtless people could be."

Serious injuries after car crashes off highway on to railway tracks

Police were notified at 1.05pm.

'He hits and he misses': Man tries to photobomb tsunami live reporting, fails

He had one job...