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Pig farmer who reclaimed land to build his own harbourside 'park' back in court

The man wanted to build an area for his family 'similar to Memorial Park'.

'Really relieved': 11yo who caught Covid-19 happy to get vaccinated

Shakyra Bachop-Mauger got vaccinated at Life Pharmacy in Bayfair on Tuesday.

Vent temp and gas output decrease at Whakaari/White Island

Data was collated during an observation flight to the volcano last week.

Lending rules a challenge as Tauranga median house price up another $10k

REINZ: Tauranga's median house price climbed 1 per cent to $1,010,000

Farmers 'racial profiling' incident: Teen's whānau heading to mediation

A Rotorua whānau are just awaiting a mediation date over their grievance.

'Surreal': Tauranga vanilla company with Tonga ties fears for community

The company has already donated $25k to go towards recovery.

Alternate day sprinkler ban across the Western Bay of Plenty

Odd-numbered houses can only use sprinklers on odd numbered days.

Eruption in Tonga: Families 'helpless' after losing contact with loved ones

The "waves were coming" was the last thing a Tongan man heard from his mum.

'Kiwi hero': Former cop joins Thailand's fight against human trafficking

The former detective explains why the heartbreak of his role is worth it.

'Incredibly frustrating': Almost 40 drivers flout cellphone ban each month

Mobile phone use while driving in Tauranga and Western Bay shows no signs of slowing down.

Reserves gone: Tauranga households owe $48m as Covid and rising living costs have impact

But banks say the average credit card and personal loan balances are down.

Letters: Cameron Rd works heading for a 'shambles'

Our readers have their say.

'Significant': Provisional data shows roll increase for Tauranga schools

One Tauranga college was expecting a group of about 500 Year 9 students to start in 2022.

'Relief', 'pride': The Bay's suburbs nearing 100 per cent fully vaxxed

And which suburbs have the lowest vaccination rates and what is being done to lift them.

'Heartbreaking': Pain-stricken 7yo's two-week diagnosis ordeal

Seven-year-old Bowden was taken to hospital on Christmas Day and is still in Starship.

Vaccinated or unvaccinated: How Bay cases and hospitalisations compare

There have been 280 confirmed Covid cases in the Bay between November 12 and January 5.