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Staycations, books, bars and beaches: The ultimate guide to a Bay of Plenty summer

Information and opinion: Staycations, beach reads, fish and chips, best bars, and events.

Thank you Tauranga! Community raises over $160,000 for foodbank despite Covid

The Bay of Plenty Times annual six-week Christmas Appeal for the Foodbank has ended.

'We were as confused as everybody else' - Pharmacists on booster eligibility

Opposition leaders criticise the Government for "crazy" vaccination booster rollout.

Heavy hitters at Baypark's post Christmas race night

Winner over three super stock races will pocket $1800.

Several new 'high risk' locations of interest in Bay of Plenty

New locations of interest.

Crucial housing plans quashed for now: Court of Appeal rules on Te Tumu

It is the third court decision against plans to change the land's status for development.

'Two years to make up' for: A plea to support local this summer

An accommodation owner encouraged people to book directly rather than with a third party.

'Rates will not go up as a result of this settlement': Council on Pacific Apartments

The council's portion of the settlement payment was $29,435,000.

'The anticipation is palpable': Bay retailers gear up for busy Boxing Day

"These days are huge for retail and are incredibly important this year" - Greg Harford.

'Sorely missed': Wellington kayaker Jack Skellett mourned

Jack Skellett is being mourned by his former football club and university colleagues.

Six great white sharks in Tauranga area prompt warning

People should remain vigilant when out swimming and report all sightings.

Ceiling fire at Tauranga cancer treatment centre under investigation

Significant water damage has shut the Kathleen Kilgour Centre for at least a day.

Local Focus: Sam's Skate School donates mini-ramp to Memorial Park

Just in time for the school holiday, there's a new attraction at a Tauranga skatepark

Wheely cool bunch of retirees gear up for doing good

Greenwood Park Village mobility scooter residents donated to the foodbank.

Call for businesses to hire 'Māori cultural advisors' to protect culture

This comes after it was revealed how a controversial DHB Covid-19 pamphlet was approved.

Boozed and banged-up: ACC pays millions for alcohol-related injuries

Fights, falling over and broken glass contributed to millions in ACC injury claims.

'It's about future generations': Multi-use arena 'positive' say those with most to lose

The arena would help cater to the already-overwhelming demand for event venues.

Public backlash: Govt minister claims she was 'racially profiled' at Farmers

Marama Davidson is calling for a 'racism shake-up' in the retail sector.