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Published a story 1:22pm May 21st

"Frustrated" and "annoyed" are words Bay motorists are using to describe a new petrol tax that will see the cost of fuel increase by nine cents over the next three years.

Petrol tax hike annoys drivers in Bay

21 May 2013

"Frustrated" and "annoyed" are words Bay motorists are using to describe a new petrol tax that will see the cost of fuel increase by nine cents over the next three years.

Published a story 10:06am May 14th

A place where older men can socialise, share skills, keep their brains active and mentor youth won top honours at the Tauranga community awards last night.

Tauranga Men's Shed wins top award

14 May 2013

A place where older men can socialise, share skills, keep their brains active and mentor youth won top honours at the Tauranga community awards last night.

Published a story 8:26am May 14th

Tourist numbers, which took a dip in 2012 following the Rena grounding and extreme wet weather, rebounded last summer to the relief of moteliers.

Tourism bounces back to life

14 May 2013

Tourist numbers, which took a dip in 2012 following the Rena grounding and extreme wet weather, rebounded last summer to the relief of moteliers.

Published a story 10:24am May 13th

Generations of Tauranga women saw red at the second annual Mother's Day fun run to support and raise awareness of heart health.

Healthy turnout for heart run

13 May 2013

Generations of Tauranga women saw red at the second annual Mother's Day fun run to support and raise awareness of heart health.

Published a story 8:25am May 13th

Bay parents are supporting changes to the way early childhood centres are reviewed but local education professionals are divided on whether the changes are beneficial.

Mixed reaction to early-learning reviews

13 May 2013

Bay parents are supporting changes to the way early childhood centres are reviewed but local education professionals are divided on whether the changes are beneficial.

Published a story 8:34am May 7th

Increasing fees, tough immigration policies and the high New Zealand dollar are forcing international students away from the Western Bay.

International students staying away

7 May 2013

Increasing fees, tough immigration policies and the high New Zealand dollar are forcing international students away from the Western Bay.

Published a story 8:21am Apr 23rd

The Bay of Plenty is still in a state of drought despite massive amounts of rain during the weekend.

Drought lingers despite heavy rain

23 Apr 2013

The Bay of Plenty is still in a state of drought despite massive amounts of rain during the weekend.

Published a story 8:13am Apr 15th

More than 800 Western Bay teachers and supporters marched through central Tauranga in a protest against proposed changes to New Zealand's education system.

Strikes next if Govt ignores protest

15 Apr 2013

More than 800 Western Bay teachers and supporters marched through central Tauranga in a protest against proposed changes to New Zealand's education system.

Published a story 10:22am Apr 9th

Local authors are being showcased alongside some of the world's best thanks to an initiative launched in the Western Bay, with sales of local authors increasing by 40 per cent at one bookstore.

PaperPlus showcases Bay authors

9 Apr 2013

Local authors are being showcased alongside some of the world's best thanks to an initiative launched in the Western Bay, with sales of local authors increasing by 40 per cent at one bookstore.

Published a story 10:18am Apr 9th

Bed space at Tauranga Hospital is scarce during cooler months as patients with winter-related illnesses swarm to the hospital for help.

Bed space falls in cool months