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New men's shed touted as option for future use of old Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion

A decision on the future of a community hall has been stalled by a proposed men's shed.

Cricket: Three centuries in Bay of Plenty Cup

The rain held off long enough for some Baywide cricket fireworks.

Aucklander steals the show at Baypark Speedway

The 20-lap feature race provided plenty of entertainment.

'Walking on a tightrope': Charities feel Covid crunch

But it's not all "doom and gloom", says one financial specialist.

Stephanie Worsop: Where's the variety in little boys' clothing?

Girls' clothing racks are full of brightly coloured shirts, bedazzled overalls and more.

Local Focus: Pāpāmoa schoolkids on pest patrol

Children take part in Te Ara ō Wairākei stormwater work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga mayor guest speaker at BOP Property Council

Powell addressed local property professionals about Tauranga's property landscape.

Inside Wanderlust Backpackers: 'We had to save our business'

A complete modernisation and rebrand is ready for backpackers and the domestic market.

He fainted in surgery on his first day, now he's health board CEO

From the bottom of the operating floor to the top chair, but how did he get there?

Two-car crash in Tauranga, one lane blocked

One lane is blocked on the intersection of Cameron Rd and 11th Avenue, Tauranga

Health warning for Lake Taupō lifted

The health warning for the south-eastern bays of Lake Taupō has been lifted.

Seven years in the making: Tauranga Primary unveils new pou

'The pou connect us to Tauranga Moana.'

Final election results: Waititi and Coffey react after winner revealed

Plus the fate of the other electorates in the Bay of Plenty announced.

Regional council considers $12k clean energy loans to combat climate change

The proposal seeks to use the success of Rotorua's "hot swap" to help launch the loans.

Zizi Sparks: It's time to grin and bear traffic woes

Opinion: In the long run, the roadworks are going to improve things.

Drought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summer

Niwa's 60-day index has deemed the Rotorua area and coastal Bay of Plenty "severely dry".

Cricketers hoping for clear skies

All matches were abandoned due to rain last week.

'Hot spot': More than $500m pumped into Pāpāmoa East

The $500 million is estimated to create more than 1000 jobs through construction phase.