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Opinions on Tauranga City Council governance still divided

Nanaia Mahuta is considering a list of potential commissioners to replace councillors.

More extreme weather events strike Bay of Plenty this summer

More extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.

$10k BayTrust offers lifeline to chronic illness charity

The grant "means survival" for CCIS, operations co-ordinator Miranda Whitwell says.

Conservation cadets poised for environment work

David Parker welcomes the first intake in the Jobs for Nature programme.

Lotto ticket bought from Bay of Plenty petrol station wins big

A total of three Lotto tickets won in Saturday night's draw.

Revealed: What sweeteners desperate tenants are offering landlords

Demand continues to outstrip supply in the rental market.

Roll estimates give Tauranga a new biggest school

Principals of fast-growing schools complain the ministry is moving too slow on new builds.

Whakatāne and East Coast: 10 gems to explore in the area

Whakatāne and the East Coast have an abundance of activities to enjoy.

Letters to the editor: Time for government to deliver on infrastructure

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Squash court's million-dollar makeover: 'This is going to take it to an extra level'

A total 165 building consents worth nearly $94m were issued in December.

Bay's export success a 'saviour' after Covid-19

And a new report suggests the region will continue to be a top performer.

US expats in the Bay fear repercussions of impeachment

Some say the impeachment of Donald Trump is something that needs to happen.

Armed Offenders Squad in Pāpāmoa

Police started looking for a person of interest at 4.15pm.

Shark attack victim farewelled with special memento from beach where she lost her life

A special handcrafted shell wreath framed the coffin of the teenage shark victim.

Letters to the editor: Calgary's rubbish system similar but more costly

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Samantha Motion: How do we get dirty dumpers to do the right thing?

OPINION: Careless people are treating charity secondhand shops like dumps.