Pāpāmoa man wows locals with giant mandala on sand
Those walking up Mauao were treated to a spectacular view at the weekend.
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Covid testing capacity monitored in Bay after infected truckie visits
Visited a location of interest in Tauranga and need a test this weekend? Where to go
'Test immediately': Businesses outside Auckland linked to Covid case
A bakery in Mt Maunganui and a petrol station in Tauranga were visited by a Covid case.
Jo Raphael: Welcome level 2, life in lockdown was getting too comfortable
OPINION: We mustn't let life in lockdown become too comfortable.
Excitement and stress as businesses open in level 2
More businesses are allowed to open under Level 2, but with restrictions.
Restaurants approach level 2 with hope and caution
Local restaurants weigh in on the benefits and downsides to opening again at level 2.
Iwi to deliver more than 300kg of filleted fish
"We need to have a stronger focus on our own."
Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes make House of the Year top 100
Several Western Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes have made the Top 100.
Letters to the editor: Bay recording worse road toll in NZ a 'sad statistic'
OPINION: Our readers have their say
Gull opens new $9m office at Mount Maunganui terminal
Office relocation included an excess of $9m in safety and environment enhancements.
Man arrested after allegedly fleeing police, attempting carjack
A man has been taken into custody in Tauranga yesterday evening.
Fatally crushed: Ill sparkie and 'wrong' wiring surface in final day of inquest
Director of the manufacturer of the truck involved disputes suggestions of 'wrong' wiring.
Cyclist injured after hitting parked car
The incident was reported to police at 10.25am.
'It is just crazy': Conference sector enjoys increased demand
'We are pretty booked up all the way till March,' says one Tauranga catering company.
'Accident waiting to happen': Residents share concerns on new bins
Residents believe bins are too large and there is insufficient kerb space for all bins.
'We're ecstatic': Kane Williamson's dad on the sleepless nights leading up to historic win
Brett Williamson eventually got up at 4.30am after being bombarded with text messages.
Not in Monday? Workmates buzz after big Lotto win
The team is still buzzing from the win.
'Kids, kaumātua getting headaches': Marae still on quest for industrial neighbours to move
Community claim they are still suffering despite given the all clear.
Police release name in boating tragedy
The man died after a small boat capsized in the river mouth on Saturday.
Driftwood: Pup grabs bizarre beach bounty
Barni often takes toys away from other dogs and takes them home — but this was a first.
Mount gains leafier look as range of native trees planted
Mature pōhutukawa, tōtara, tītoki and Norfolk pines have been planted along the main road.
Volcanix squad named for 2021 campaign
The Volcanix start their season against Auckland on Saturday, July 16.
'Too little too late': Melbourne returnee told to isolate 12 days after arriving in NZ
Man was in the community for 12 days before being told to self-isolate.
Suburb Spotlight: TV star new Pāpāmoa police chief
Suburb Spotlight: There's a new sheriff in Pāpāmoa and he's a familiar face.
Business digest: Bay of Plenty real estate performers shine at awards
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Matt Cowley: Council needs a plan that drives progress
OPINION: Our members generally prefer action and progress over inaction and indecision.
Moturiki and Mauao base track reopened
Both were closed again due to the high incoming tide yesterday.
Moturiki and Mauao base track closed overnight
The tracks were closed from Sunday afternoon.
The fake $50 and the off-duty cop: How a man was nabbed for making fake money
How did he do it and why?
Unstoppable: Runner tackles Mount Maunganui 40 times in a day
Luca Ahumada-Percoco set himself a challenge and tackled it wholeheartedly.
New council bins leave some less than impressed
Some people plan to keep paying for a private pick-up, on top of the rates-funded one.
Plans for $4.57b spend up to help Tauranga cope with growth gets green light, for now
A month of public consultation is expected to follow.
Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand
COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.
Traffic woes plague Tauranga residents' view of the city
"We are incredibly car-dependent, and it has just gotten worse and worse."