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Lighting open-air fires banned in Thames-Coromandel

A ban on the lighting open-air fires is in force for Thames-Coromandel area.

Man seriously injured at Tauranga bus stop, nine arrested

Police make 9 arrests after a man was allegedly assaulted at a Tauranga bus stop.

Cyclist seriously injured in SH2 Karangahake Gorge fall

A cyclist who fell off their bike in the Karangahape Gorge has been seriously injured.

A Christmas thank you to those working through the festive period

Have you ever worked a Christmas Day? Spare a thought for those who do.

Lotto players from Papamoa and Bay of Plenty $29K richer

Two Lotto players from Papamoa and Bay of Plenty received early Christmas wins.

Samantha Motion: A holly, jolly, news parody of the best Christmas song ever

OPINION: Is it even Christmas without the drunk tank or the boys of the NYPD choir?

Can you light your barbecue this summer? New tool will tell you

The new Fire and Emergency New Zealand online tool was launched today.

Fijian-born Bay residents praying loved ones safe

Cyclone Yasa wreaking havoc on Fiji, and Bay of Plenty relatives share their concerns,

Kiri Gillespie: Wharf St upgrade just what city needs right now

Opinion: Could the dining precinct come to rival Rotorua's popular Eat Streat?

Avoiding 'disaster': Many plans made, but can Smartgrowth partnership deliver?

That's the question the partnership's leaders explored in a meeting on Wednesday.

'I feel so grateful': Tetraplegic scales Mauao thanks to Trailrider

Trailrider a "game-changer for the elderly and people with disabilities".

Letters to the editor: No reason for the proposed 6.5% rates rise

LETTERS: Our readers have their say

Don't appoint a commission: All bar one councillor signs letter to minister

One councillor did not sign the letter and he won't say why - yet.

Minister Nanaia Mahuta to meet with council collective

The Minister will meet with Smartgrowth as she mulls commission for Tauranga

'Skilful' 82yo cannabis grower avoids jail

Police found 364 well-tended cannabis plants and multiple growing operations in a search.

'Amazing' concept plans for Pāpāmoa Hills get green light

'Pāpāmoa Hills is becoming a real viable alternative to Mauao.'