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Pāpāmoa planting protest: Wairākei work halts, council to re-consult

Council admits consultation flaws, but tangata whenua leaders back process.

Ousted National leader Simon Bridges reveals plans and disappointment

Ousted former leader of National Simon Bridges reveals what's next.

The future of Covid assessment centres and those who made it happen

"It's a great example of the community coming together."

Printing company makes giant board games for families

The Mount Maunganui company is reducing their waste and giving to those in need.

Bridges reveals silver lining to losing Nats leadership

Comments come as new leader Todd Muller reveals caucus line-up.

Jo Raphael: PM's actions show zero tolerance for Covid-19

COMMENT: Covid-19 response shows stark differences between NZ and other countries.

Meeting walk-out: City council admits rule blunder

Mistake raises possible legal risk.

Construction slump a 'huge opportunity' for first-home buyers

But there's a key catch, says one of Tauranga's leading developers.

Bay of Plenty Maori unemployment more than double that of Pākehā

"We are talking now about the new wave of unemployed, not those already on the books."

Local Focus: Who is Todd Muller?

Todd Muller talks to Local Focus before knocking Simon Bridges out of National Party leadership. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Covid-19 assessment centres to close next week

Kawerau, Ōpōtiki, Katikati, Tauranga and Whakatāne assessment centres are winding down.

Letters to the editor: Elizabeth St has important traffic function

Readers have their say.

'Freedom' - Tauranga bars back to watering thirsty locals

Bars had a slow first day back but say the real proof would be over the weekend.

It's showtime: Bridges and Muller square off - but which one are local people backing?

National MPs will choose who will lead the party today,

Bay residents 'significantly less likely' to experience crime - survey

"Seeing results such as this, makes me feel more safe."

Pāpāmoa Beach couple relish new freedoms

A Bay of Plenty couple set to enjoy more freedoms since being in quarantine for weeks.