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Anaru Palmer gets to walk alongside Tauranga's mayor for a year

It's part of the 2021 Tuia Mayoral Mentoring Programme.

Reports of driver 'yelling' after Greerton crash

Driver reportedly behaving aggressively.

'It's devastating': Business owners thankful no one hurt in fire

A building, measuring 40m by 20m was engulfed in flames.

Stephanie Worsop: Addressing period poverty a win for all

Opinion: No person should be disadvantaged by a natural bodily function.

Historic council meeting, without any councillors, honours Christchurch victims

The unusual meeting will reaffirm there's a new team in town.

Two injured after vehicle plunges into canal

Police were called to the incident around 9.20pm.

Why the flu might never return to full strength

A general practitioner says the grip influenza once had on the country may never return.

Two people arrested after gun shots reported

Police were notified of shots fired on Truman Lane just after midnight.

'Future would look bright' for 6yo wanting $470k drug

The drug could change cystic fibrosis patients lives if it was allowed in the country.

Contractor phase-out: Govt directly hiring MIQ security

It is hoped the move will ensure consistency across the security network of MIQs.

Paging Dr Google - what happened to expertise?

OPINION: Dr Google will not have the last word.

Letters to the editor: Radicalised woman is not our problem

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Throwing money at a problem doesn't always fix it

OPINION: Standards need to be met before the cash is doled out.

Guide dog puppy raiser right behind Red Puppy Appeal

Luci Carter has raised 15 guide dog puppies in her 21 years as a volunteer puppy raiser.

Pay your rent or eat first? Tauranga tenants skip bills to afford to eat

The median weekly rent in the Bay is now $550.

Cricket: Breaking the Williams Cup log jam

Bay of Plenty's premier cricket competition is heating up.