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Tauranga and Hamilton mayors strengthening ties to improve infrastructure and growth outcomes

Tauranga and Hamilton mayors advocate for closer ties to tackle growth challenges.

Funding boosts for three Bay community groups

Three community groups coffers are fuller after Bay of Plenty Regional Council grants.

Council tensions: Mayor hits out at 'mob' of six councillors after deputy quits

New deputy appointed but she also faces potentially being ousted.

Power restored to more than 200 Tauranga properties

The reason was due to "damaged equipment".

Tauranga woman raises more than $7000 for Cancer Society

Debra McNeil was aiming for a total of 198km. She obliterated that goal.

Crash cleared after SH2 blocked near Ōmokoroa Rd

The road was partially blocked after two cars collided at 6pm, police said.

Changes to regional civil defence Covid-19 call service

The call centre was established to help people meet essential needs during lockdown.

New brand for Ebbett Group

The Ebbett Dealership will be selling new Hyundai vehicles on Cameron Rd from July 1.

Wild weather: Trees down as wind and rain pummel region

Fire crews were kept busy overnight as wild weather battered the region.

Weather: Heavy rain and gales to batter Bay of Plenty

People were advised to make sure that items and structures at their homes were secure.

Whangamatā's Dr Maureen Lander made member of New Zealand Order of Merit

"Delving into Māori art was part of my search for my own identity."

Woman rewarded for 95 years of passion in music

The Tauranga woman was awarded a Queen Service Medal for service to choral music.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Morris McFall receives QSM

Mount Maunganui businessman recognised for services to the community and philanthropy.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Ngareta Timutimu

Matapihi's Ngareta Timutimu has been acknowledged this year.

David Benton MNZM recognises the 'true heroes'

His one regret is he can't share the honour with his wife, Michael Ann.

Jo Dawkins' love for Te Puna Quarry: 'It's a magical place for kids'

Pamela Josephine Nicol Dawkins, known as Jo, has been appointed a MNZM.