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Multi-modal transport plans backed - but what about congestion?
Council says it's learned its lesson from Greerton.
Baypark Covid-19 assessment centre closed on Sunday
The centre will be open as normal the rest of this week.
'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwide
Business chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.
Tauranga's transfer stations to reopen
The transfer stations will accept general rubbish and green waste only.
More digital hub funding for Bay of Plenty region
More funding announced for regions to stay connected.
Tauranga City Council's annual plan hearings deferred
Annual Plan hearings deferred.
Letters to the editor: It's up to us to stop being treated as naughty school children
Readers share their thoughts on local news.
Bay of Plenty area moves to Open Fire Season
Chief fire officer asks people to still think twice about lighting a fire during level 3.
Harris hopes to repay Te Puke Sports
Nathan Harris still has aspirations to pull on the black jersey.
Call for Tauranga wage subsidy extension
Some Tauranga sectors says they need an extension to the wage subsidy.
Intensifying Te Papa: Case for $450m transport plan released
'The only real question is how fast we can do it.'
Exclusive: Lost for 3 nights in the bush - 'they can't believe I am alive'
Liam McPherson: 'On the last day, I just couldn't walk. My body was just drained.'
Did Tauranga drivers adhere to level 4 lockdown?
Tauranga roads were far from quiet during the level 4 lockdown.
Watch out for overnight roadworks
The work is being completed between 8pm-5am to limit disruption.
Local Focus: Music scene hits 'a brick wall'
Gigging musicians adapt in quarantine. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One person taken to hospital after Tauranga highway crash
A two-vehicle crash in Maungatapu
Cycling popularity surges during lockdown
"It looks like people felt safer to ride bikes during the lockdown..."
Emergency water delivery for Matakana Island residents in lockdown
"We would usually be pretty self-sufficient ... but with lockdown it makes it harder."
Trees fall on to cars as wild weather lashes Bay of Plenty
Stormy weather overnight brought trees downs in the Bay of Plenty.
Bay property developer leaves lasting legacy
Tauranga property developer Bob Thorne has left his indelible mark on the city.
Shocked back to life: Burned man's 'miracle' recovery
The inspiring story of one man's nine-year journey of mental and physical recovery.
'We are all just elated': Man found alive in bush after three days
"Cold and weak" but alive after three days in bush.
Local Focus: Music scene hits ‘a brick wall’
Gigging musicians adapt in quarantine. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Where is Liam Mcpherson? Canyon staff join search
Twelve search and rescue teams are looking for the 28-year-old in the Waiorongomai Valley.
More money for power bills to lift spirits of struggling people
The doubling of the Winter Energy Payment is welcomed news.
GO LOCAL! Why is it important?
We hit the streets to find out how and why Tauranga residents are supporting local.
'Surge in separations': Experts expect relationship issues to bubble to the surface
Some people have already called their lawyer about splitting up.
Domestic gold: The new solution to rescue Tauranga's visitor industry
Tauranga is in a good position to win domestic visitors, industry leaders say.
Park maintenance back in action in level 3
The city has almost 1600 hectares of parks and reserves and 98km of public walkways.
Nominations open for three new trustees on TECT board
TECT is a Western Bay of Plenty organisation that provides support for community projects.
Tauranga foodbank sees huge surge of new clients
A third of people the Foodbank had helped in the last month had never used it before.
Local Focus: Level 3 opening ‘our busiest day ever’
Good news for some as businesses begin to re-open. Made with funding from NZ On Air.