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Rejected marine research facility on reserve land back on cards

A bid for the centre was blocked in 2020, now it is back with the public for feedback.

Letters to the editor: Subdivisions are the root cause of congestion

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'Optimal fan experience': $170m 'people's stadium' pitched

But local sports clubs that may be displaced by the stadium wait nervously for options

Who's claiming $518,000 from failed Tauranga builder?

Revenue during Covid insufficient to cover overheads, liquidator David Thomas says.

'Nasty virus' and range of illnesses spread through schools

One school had more than 40 absences this week, another had 20 per cent of kids away.

'Rushed' Three Waters reform a 'recipe for disaster' – Anne Tolley

"There's little clarity about how it all fits together and it's being rushed."

The Premium Debate: cystic fibrosis sufferers still hoping to get drug

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Local Focus: Helen Houghton on Candidate Camera

New Conservative candidate Helen Houghton discusses the big issues facing Tauranga.

Zespri financial results: Record year for kiwifruit marketer

Grower returns per hectare were the second-best on record across all varieties.

Harbour dumper: Ex-politician who reclaimed harbour to appeal conviction

The high-flying Aussie politico locked up for reclaiming Tauranga Harbour is back in court

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Life's too short to let whingers and whiners dump their hatred on you

OPINION: Whingers and whiners should ditch the negativity.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers ponder Trikafta donation

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'I lost my fighting attitude': Cystic fibrosis sufferer hoping for Trikafta

Troy Watson said Trikafta would be a 'miracle' and would give him back his life.

'Huge cost': Concerns as $303.4m civic rebuild plans approved

But the project has been heralded as a once in a lifetime opportunity the city deserves.

Tauranga byelection candidates debate crime, infrastructure and health reform

Act, National and Labour candidates spoke at the Tauranga event.

'Once in a lifetime opportunity': Council approves $303.4m CBD rebuild

But another $21m is being considered for environmental "enhancements".