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'Kick in the guts': Call for rates relief for CBD, Covid-hit businesses
The council will work with business owners who need more time to pay their rates.
Samantha Motion: The case for restricting dogs on beaches - to benefit dogs
OPINION: The Bay of Plenty is a great place to live or holiday with a pooch.
Feedback sought on Marine Parade boardwalk extension
Draft concept design and illustrations were are available on the council website.
Eight tips to ease your Covid anxiety as we head into 2022
Kiwis have high hopes for a better 2022, but it's still easy to succumb to worry.
Spirit of giving: Port donates $10,000 to Foodbank Christmas Appeal
This is the 12th year the Port of Tauranga has donated to the foodbank.
'Racial profiling' victim offered opportunity with model and talent agent
Aiomai Nuku-Tarawhiti, 15, was told she looked 'undesirable' while shopping last weekend.
Harbour tragedy: Builder uses hammer to smash window, drag man from sinking car
He says he wasn't a hero in the fatal Tauranga Harbour crash last Wednesday.
Heavy rain in Bay of Plenty prompts water contamination warning
The warning has been issued following heavy rainfall
Mistaken identity murder: Man charged over 'execution' of innocent man four years ago
Nearly four years after shocking death, a man will appear in court charged with murder.
Extra safety measures for harbour entrance
"If there's less speed, there's less harm."
Petition presented to council as Links Ave trial to come to a close
But the fight isn't over for a local ratepayers' group.
Jo Raphael: 'Racial profiling' should not still be happening in 2021
OPINION: Teen's experience shows New Zealand has more work to do.
'Too little too late': Muller on $17.9m funding announced for Tauranga Hospital
The DHB says the funding would be enough to complete Covid-related works at the hospital.
'Abysmal mess': Bikers on footpaths and car chaos as Mount traffic frustration boils over
Oceanbeach Rd residents have had enough of stagnant traffic outside their homes.
Letters: Off-leash hours a great way to avoid the killjoys
Our readers have their say.
'Amazing' feedback: Support mounts for teen victim of 'racial profiling'
'A lot of people said it was the video (of Aiomai) that really moved them.'
Tauranga Hospital gets $18m for upgrades
The Tauranga Hospital improvements are part of hospital upgrades taking place nationwide.
The 90% Project: Where has Delta spread to in the Bay?
The source of infection for the first cases reported in the district is not clear.
Options for future for Tauranga Racecourse, golf club land revealed
Tauranga's housing crisis faces major hurdle - its community
'Success', or 'waste of money'? How many took My Tauranga Vibe survey
"My recommendation is to put it in the bin and start again."
'Best Christmas present': Families prepare for tearful reunions with Auckland loved ones
Families are reuniting with their Auckland based loved ones, just in time for Christmas.
'Racial profiling': Māori teen in tears after store employee calls her 'undesirable'
'I don't know why she said that. It has really hurt me."
'Ultimate vibe was whānau': Iwi-led vaccination clinic a 'success'
The drive-through vaccination event took place at Sulphur Point Marine Park on Saturday.
For a foodbank manager, no two days are the same
The foodbank's manager Nicky Goodwin on her eight years at the helm.
Local Focus: Tauranga's representation review – what's changed and why
Next year's local body election will look different to previous ones.
Thousands of new jobs, businesses: Tauriko Business Estate seeks land rezone
Developers hope the council will ask Minister for Environment to help fast-track plans.
Car in harbour: Golf star praises 'heroic' rescuers who tried to save mum
'He couldn't get the doors open and he was basically on his last breath.'
Police name Tauranga woman who died in Chapel St crash
Inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
'Inspiring' drive gets thousands of donations for those in need
The emergency services drive is an annual help for the Tauranga Community Foodbank.
'A second pandemic': $77m spent on mental health services
Bay of Plenty District Health Board has increased mental health spending by nearly $5.5m.
Vaccine pass checks at funerals could become a 'nightmare'
Holding services under the traffic light system are "challenging", says funeral directors.
Three new cases in the Bay of Plenty, one in Lakes DHB
The Government will review traffic light system settings tomorrow.
Premium Debate: Should there be set times for dogs to be off-leash on beaches?
Subscribers have their say.