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Hipkins in Tauranga: More schools join free lunch programme

Hipkins was at Welcome Bay School.

Jo Raphael: Aucklanders who escape lockdown are putting us at risk

OPINION: We all have a right to feel angry.

Bay of Plenty braces for thunderstorms

The region's wild weather is not letting up yet.

Armed offenders squad spotted in Mount Maunganui

A large police presence has been reported on Ex

Car rolls on Welcome Bay Rd

Police were notified at 7.18am.

Widow's fight for Pāpāmoa emergency medical centre close to achieved

The health committee has given its recommendations to the DHB who are now in discussion.

Wet and wild: Heavy rain on the way

A heavy rain watch is in force.

National Jazz Festival gets back in swing at Easter

The 58th Tauranga festival has an 'awesome' line-up of talent, manager Mark Anderson says.

'Fantastic spirit' at Mount Maunganui national surf life saving event

Read more for a full list of results.

Lockdown forces Bay Oval to miss out on record cricket crowd

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the match at Bay Oval on Sunday has been moved.

Power outage affects Te Maunga traffic lights

A power outage is affecting

Business digest: Kiwi Airbnb guests look to the regions

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Jo Raphael: Our child poverty shame is letting us down

OPINION: Are we really the best country in the world to be a child?

OneRoof reveals best and worst performing suburbs post lockdown

Real estate agents say demand is being felt in all suburbs.

Covid 19: Bay of Plenty business leaders and owners reeling

Hospitality and tourism businesses will be hardest hit by the change to alert level 2.

Local Focus: Meet Tauranga's new boss

Commission chair wants two cracks at Long-Term Plan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.