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Jo Raphael: Burglary victims should not blame themselves

COMMENT: Mental health needs support after a break-in.

Lockdown project! Pāpāmoa photographer's work goes global

The project has raised more than $3 million for charities all over the world.

'I miss you': Heartbroken father's message to missing son

Missing man described as a happy and peaceful guy.

Western Bay flicks switch on eco-friendly street lights

1500 lights will be converted to LED.

Welcome Aucklanders - but please follow the rules

How does Tauranga feel about Aucklanders returning?

Cyclist hit by car in Pāpāmoa

The incident happened just after 5.30am.

'It is getting too hard': Tauranga landlords exiting property market

Older landlords are exiting the industry but have created opportunities for new investors.

'Scared to go out': Man still reeling months after huge theft

"I thought I'd get over it but I haven't been able to," the longtime business owner says.

Untapped aquaculture resources explored at iwi meeting

Hatcheries, aquaculture technology and workforce training explored.

Jo Raphael: There is a reason for hope amid the pandemic

Hope can be a powerful feeling and we need it right now.

Wanted man arrested after 500m dash into the sea, say cops

Man to appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow after Pāpāmoa Beach arrest.

Free school buses for Tauranga students to continue

Tauranga school students get another year of free bus use.

'Pink' beach house sells for $3.15m - almost $1m above CV

The property had not been on the market in close to 50 years.

'Deserved': Bay Muslims react to mosque killer sentencing

Local Muslims say the Christchurch mosque terrorist's life sentence was justified.

Matakana Island proposal prompts encouraging level of interest

Consultation over a proposal to return part of Matakana Island to Māori continues.

Letters to the editor: Blase attitude to masks concerns

Bay of Plenty readers have their say.