Tauranga gets $1m tourism injection
Funds are from $26 million earmarked in the Tourism Communities Plan announced in May.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromTauranga
Number of no-show buses rises as 'unhappy' drivers quit
NZ Bus says it is "performing well" considering the impact of Covid-19.
Small player, big heart: Family, friends remember rugby legend
'Dad did everything for the Bay Rugby Union, he gave his whole life to that cause.'
'Be upfront about it': Tauranga council to share Three Waters concerns
Pop-up community meetings are also planned to keep the community updated on Three Waters.
Megan Wilson: Why I would consider moving back to Sydney
I loved having a fast-paced, urban lifestyle in a new city with constant sunshine.
Tauranga's chance to make 'real change' amid climate change warning
Emissions could be reversed if 20 per cent of Tauranga's population take on the challenge.
'Just horrendous': Kiwi mum, newborn baby's UK Covid nightmare
Rachael Helsby had already had one jab of the Pfizer vaccine.
'I am trans!' Family share their transgender journey
'Me being myself everywhere I go, is me being me.'
Mayor rejects accusation of promised Three Waters job
Garry Webber has come under fire at a Western Bay council meeting.
New Steamers signings face old team in latest round
Bay of Plenty Steamers face Southland Stags in Invercargill this weekend.
TSB's support of Surf Life Saving clubs swells above $500,000
TSB's support for New Zealand's regional Surf Life Saving Clubs now more than $500,000.
'Sickening and depraved': Couple jailed for horrific child sex abuse
A Cambridge woman and her ex-partner have been jailed for 19 and 23 years.
Latest: No Covid cases in the community as lockdown rumours scotched
Health officials have issued a rare notice to ignore fake lockdown rumours.
'Sacred' Te Arawa and Western Bay partnership hailed
Tirity o Waitangi will underpin the new 'sacred' relationship.
Letters to the editor: Sign ironic while sitting in gridlock
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
'Proceed with caution': Business head's warning over Govt's plans
A business chief said opening the border was a double-edged sword.
Almost 50 per cent of Tauranga port workers unvaccinated
However, a major push to get them their jabs is planned for next week
Cold, hungry and shaking: Teens lucky to be found in Kaimai Range
'They would have gone downhill pretty quickly,' say police of rescued teens.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers have their say on Port scare, petrol prices and rates
Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.
Port workers question if Rio de la Plata workers knew they were sick
The risk to the Tauranga community remained low, the Ministry of Health have said.
Solo mum goes from 'gutter' to beachfront emergency housing
Motel owner: 'It's a supreme location, doesn't mean that it's too good for MSD people'.
Final designs for Cameron Rd revealed: 'A destination'
Cameron Rd businesses have shared mixed views on the Future proofing project.
Tauranga port's exposure to Covid ship erodes faith in system - port chair
NZ's busiest port needs to be able to rely on Govt border security advice, says chairman.
How do you want your Tauranga councillors elected?
A survey is open to the public to have their say until Friday evening.
Fire crews put out scrub fire near Welcome Bay
Fire and Emergency were alerted to the fire - about 50m by 50m in size - about 2.39pm.
Covid-19: All port workers test negative as Rio de la Plata leaves
The container ship, which left the area overnight, has infected crew on board.
Merepeka Raukawai-Tait: What Māori bring to the table
Opinion: There will be an explosion of Maori elected to local councils in the future.
'A life change': Western Bay council's new boss moved to be closer to whānau
He was chief executive of the Tāmaki Regeneration Company for six years before moving.
Demolished Tauranga building to make way for more parking
The former Iron Design factory and design shop has been demolished.
Why untidy berms can affect property values
When lots of houses were for sale, presentation of the area was important.
Midwives at Bay of Plenty hospitals' join rolling strikes
Bay of Plenty hospital midwives walked off the job amid failed pay negotiations.
Environment Court rules Mōtītī reefs in need of protection
The Environment Court has ruled reefs around Mōtītī Island need protection.
Te Puke house fire: Firefighters put out blaze
Fire crews are responding to a single-story house fire on Harris St in Te Puke.
Covid: Ship pilot's infection linked to Qld taxi driver, abuse 'not helpful'
Health authorities reveal pilot has same Delta strain as Cairns taxi driver.