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Ratepayers' $5.5m bill to fight council over apartment defects

'This is what the ratepayers have to pay to battle their council.'

Work under way to address Whareroa Marae health concerns

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council met to discuss the future of Whareroa Marae.

Police searching for Tauranga man

Police have appealed for help to find a Tauranga man wanted on driving matters.

Council paid $21m to settle lawsuit over luxury apartments

'Further details of the settlement remain confidential.'

Durham St to become interactive career expo

The expo will run for two days on Durham St.

Principal for new Pāpāmoa school announced

Te Okuroa Drive School have announced their foundation principal.

Letters to the editor: Support still there for Tenby Powell

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Group launched to tackle child poverty

A Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) for the region will be launched on August 27.

Tauranga artist wins Miles Art Awards 'People's Choice'

The Bay of Plenty Times sponsored Miles Arts Award People Choice Award winner is named.

Fourth confirmed case of listeria in Bay of Plenty

The investigation into the source of a Tauranga outbreak of listeria is ongoing.

Council tension: Hollis denies accusation of deleting texts

'I won't discuss anything by text. Certainly not on my work phone.'

Legal loophole about to close on controversial cycleway

The time is nigh for a legal loophole allowing people to park in a $2.2m cycleway.

Grant applications for $15k to support elderly now open

The grants are in place to help communities prepare for an ageing population.

New time limits for city centre on-street parking

Time restrictions for on-street parking now applies Monday to Saturday, 8am-4pm.

Letters to the editor: Slow drivers are also a problem

Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Feedback sought on Island View playground

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has released its concept plan for the reserve.