Samantha Motion: Yes, our region is beautiful - but it can be deadly
Opinion: Recent water tragedies and mishaps in the Bay of Plenty should be a reminder.
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The meeting is not public and not every elected member will be there.
Tauranga city leaders green light Totara St plans after 'shameful' lashing
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Beach death: 10 people try for 35 minutes to revive man
A man in his 70s died at Waihi Beach despite efforts to resuscitate him.
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Tauranga City Council told to prevent 'train wreck'
Observations included that the "battle for the mayoralty never ended".
Mongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealing
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Kristin Macfarlane: Who are the ignorant people flushing wipes down the toilet?
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Crown manager recommended for warring council
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Counselling referrals spike 200 per cent since lockdown
Referral since lockdown are up by 200 per cent.
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Sudden death play-off for Tauranga school in bid to reign supreme quizzers
The Tauranga school came very close to winning.
Tauranga university staff take pay cut for students facing 'hardship'
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Bay of Plenty gift-giving business to benefit struggling tourism operators
The new Kiwi start-up aimed to boost the New Zealand tourism industry.
'Spectacular views': Luxury five-storey apartment development planned for CBD
Luxridge Apartments, with a focus on luxury, planned for Selwyn St.
Hot property: 32 luxury apartments planned for Tauranga CBD
The Vantage development will include a new six-storey mixed-use apartment building.
Trans Pride in the Park to celebrate resilience
It will include businesses, performance artists, musicians, poets and arts and crafts.
Tauranga police appeal for sightings of Papamoa Beach surfer
Emergency services searched the area until midnight.
$8.4m Totara St safety revamp will cause longer queues
Big changes are planned for the lethal but very popular commuter and trucking route.
Arrest after Tauranga road worker injured
A 27-year-old man is due to appear in court on Thursday.
Shoppers urged to buy now for Christmas as delays on goods from overseas
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Cracker start! $10K raised for foodbank in first week
Manager Nicki Goodwin says it's a good start towards the $120,000 they need for food.
'Biggest challenge we've had': Tauranga faces $2b funding hole
Senior council staff tight-lipped on what it might mean for rates.
Paengaroa orchardist admits stealing queen bees and mating boxes
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New speed limits for notorious highway
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Man's mission to honour 'neglected' soldiers
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