Latest from Tauranga

Jo Raphael: Level 3 is level 4 but with takeaways and online shopping

OPINION: Sadly, the Government has not classed throw cushions as essential items.

Future of Tauranga City governance to be determined

How the city's future mayor and councillors are elected will be decided on.

How to declutter your garage in five easy steps

Kiwis are accumulating more and more possessions, which take up valuable garage space

New houses will cost more: Tauranga's 'crazy prices' put businesses at risk

Land supply shortages don't help in this region ... it needs to be more affordable.

Covid-19: 'Insane' demand for home deliveries in Tauranga

Tauranga businesses are being inundated with requests for contactless home deliveries.

Luke Kirkness: Let's listen to the experts when it comes to Covid

Opinion: The virus is ever-changing, our approach to eradicating it should be too.

Dawn Picken: Embrace science fact over science fiction when it comes to Covid-19 vaccines

Opinion: Getting vaccinated is more than a personal choice - it affects everyone.

'Bottleneck ': Rush on building consents before fee increase overwhelms council

The development contribution for a 3 or more bedroom home rose to $19,708 on August 1

GPs, pharmacies join Bay's Covid-19 vaccination rollout

The region is ahead of its vaccination goals overall but has missed recent weekly targets

Face mask businesses respond to spike in demand

Tauranga businesses are responding to a steady demand for reusable masks.

Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes make House of the Year top 100

Several Western Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes have made the Top 100.

Local veterans of Afghanistan reflect on 20 years of war

Local veterans reflect on the impacts of 20 years of war in Afghanistan.

Covid pamphlet: DHB tight-lipped on details until after investigation

The pamphlet was pulled after receiving backlash for implying Māori were the virus.

The Premium Debate: Record keeping to become mandatory in all levels

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'Heartbreaking': AIMS Games chief on the decision to cancel this year's event

Vicki Semple: The safety and wellbeing of everyone involved were paramount.

Matt Cowley: Vaccines need to be in your business plan

Comment: Employers will benefit from having a highly vaccinated workforce.