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Premium birthday: 42 years, 413 dead bodies: Police photographer retires
PREMIUM BIRTHDAY: We take a look back at our best premium stories.
David Beck: Freedom or freedumb? Protesters prove nothing
OPINION: Dear protesters, you can go home now, thanks.
Covid and lockdowns: How to avoid burnout in the last quarter of 2021
Experts offer advice on getting through the rest of the year unscathed.
Brrr! Snow expected on Desert Road
A low directs a strong southerly flow over central and southern New Zealand.
Power restored in Mount Maunganui after more than 1000 affected
The power outage began about 6.50am.
Photographer's dream! Amazing shots of orca in Mount surf
Mount Maunganui residents were treated to quite a show by a pod of orca whales.
David Beck: Car thieves leave chaos in their wake
OPINION: Even if it was insured, having your car stolen is a long and painful experience.
Revealed: The most commonly stolen vehicles - and it's not what you'd expect
Find out which types of vehicles are being targeted most often by thieves.
David Beck: Dear parents, please blow my inheritance
OPINION: My parents worked hard for everything they have. I don't want any of it.
Nearly 50mm of rain: Power outages as weather hits BOP
It has been a wet and windy start to the day in the Bay of Plenty.
We'll be there: Customers eager to support bakery hit by Covid scare
Uppercrust Bakery was named a location of interest.
Rain and wind pound region, weather watches in place
MetService has issued wind and rain watches.
'A feather in our cap': Black Clash heading to Bay Oval
Last year's Black Clash in Christchurch sold out and was viewed by 1,057,000 Kiwis on TV.
Incredible finish: Ranfurly Shield challenge one for the record books
Where did Sunday's Ranfurly Shield challenge rank among the Steamers' epic encounters?
Pāpāmoa man wows locals with giant mandala on sand
Those walking up Mauao were treated to a spectacular view at the weekend.
Golden point thriller! Steamers fall short in Ranfurly Shield challenge
The Bay of Plenty Steamers have not lifted the Ranfurly Shield since 2004.
Students ordered to isolate after leaving Auckland for Tauranga classes
The students were immediately stood down from class and told to self-isolate at home.
Baywide rugby final: a word from the coaches
Whakarewarewa hosted Tauranga Sports in the Premier 1 final on Saturday.
Seriously injured person flown to hospital after crash
The crash was reported just before midnight last night.
David Beck: Needle, thread and footy - stereotypes never, stitching forever
OPINION: I'm glad I've never let stereotypes or societal pressure control my actions
Covid testing capacity monitored in Bay after infected truckie visits
Visited a location of interest in Tauranga and need a test this weekend? Where to go
'Test immediately': Tauranga bakery and service station locations of interest
A bakery and service station have been linked to a person with Covid-19.
Bilingual science kits 'spark curiosity'
A Tauranga woman has improved the way science is taught in New Zealand primary schools.
Heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty
Expect 70 to 100mm of rain in parts of the Bay of Plenty.
Suspected stolen car on fire under Tauranga bridge
The fire was reported at 8.20am.
Emergency services responding to car rolled in Omanawa
Police were notified about 9.30am.
David Beck: Lisa Adams outstanding in her own right
COMMENT: It's time to respect Lisa for what she has achieved, regardless of her siblings.
The golden touch: How Lisa Adams achieved Paralympic dominance
The rise of Lisa Adams has been as fast as it has been impressive.
'We've been here before': No panic as rugby final disrupted by lockdown
The Baywide Premier men's final has been postponed from August 21.
Spikes deployed after pair flee police at Covid-19 checkpoint
Spikes were successfully deployed near Parton Rd.
'She'll be sadly missed': Former Kawerau mayor Lyn Hartley dies aged 80
Families of those who have passed have been left in limbo due to lockdown.
One dead after car and cyclist crash in Katikati
The crash was reported to police at 12.50pm.
11,000 litres of molasses split in crash, some entered Omanawa River
Two people were treated for minor injuries at the scene.
David Beck: Locked down again, let's do this
COMMENT: Physically, we're isolated but mentally, we are a team. Bring it on.
'It would be absolutely devastating': AIMS Games organisers on high alert
The alert level 4 lockdown has caused mass disruption to Bay of Plenty events.
David Beck: The Olympics is over but the excitement is not
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games start on August 24.
Snow way! Highways closed, snow on Mt Tarawera
There could be snow on the road in some areas.
'Anti-vaxxers' under fire for holding public event
DHB advises people to get vaccination information from trusted medical professionals.
This high school has more Olympic gold than most countries
Lisa Carrington and Stacey Fluhler have more gold medals than most countries competing.
Arrangement tackles seasonal worker shortage: Good move or too little, too late?
Seasonal workers from three countries will be able to enter New Zealand from next month.
David Beck: Some NRL players are simply selfish
OPINION: Covid-19 quarantine breaches defy belief.
Tokyo bound: Who are BOP's Olympic and Paralympic athletes?
Only Auckland has more athletes heading to Tokyo.
'A despicable piece of work': DHB faces backlash over booklet
A Covid-19 vaccine info booklet was withdrawn from circulation after being deemed racist.
'It could be fatal': Mother's warning over RSV danger
A Tauranga mother is afraid to "relive the trauma" of RSV.
Crashes cause delays in Tauranga and Te Puke
The road is down to one lane and people are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Stop, umbrella time: Rain settles in throughout BOP
MetService has issued a series of rain, wind, and snow watches
Person seen trying to get into vehicles at traffic lights
Police are urging members of the public to remain vigilant.
Armed police at scene of reported aggravated robbery
The alleged robbery was reported to the police at 7.55am.
Coldest days of the year: Early morning crashes, police warn drivers to take care
It is another frosty start to the day in the Bay of Plenty.
David Beck: Podcasts, the voices you want in your head
COMMENT: Being mentally healthy is crucial in all aspects of life, and podcasts can help
Cyclist injured after hitting parked car
The incident was reported to police at 10.25am.
Kaiate Falls rescue: Climber falls and breaks leg
A man abseiling fell and broke his leg.
Frosty start for Bay of Plenty as polar blast continues
Desert Rd is closed due to snow this morning.
Bubble burst: Woman's trip home to Bay put on hold
Kerry Anderson has been waiting more than two years to visit friends and family.
No damage to train tracks after drilling rig crash
Two train services were affected by the accident.
Brrrr! Polar blast on the way
A cold air mass straight off the Antarctic ice shelf is hitting parts of New Zealand.
Heavy rain warning for parts of Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly.
Temporary fix sees water restored in Katikati
Katikati residents were asked to conserve water yesterday after a mains break.
Car and motorbike crash on State Highway 25
The crash was reported to police at 12.35pm.
David Beck: What is the purpose of life?
OPINION: I'm taking a more holistic approach to life.
Pack an umbrella: Heavy rain watch in place
Bay of Plenty residents should prepare for a wet one.
Kawerau mill closure: 'Generations of people worked at that mill'
Kawerau bravely faces future without town's biggest employer.
The big one! Giant doughnut-eating competition returns
Participants will have to devour a monster doughnut the fastest to take first place.
Man arrested in armed raid released from hospital
The 36-year-old was found in need of medical assistance after police entered the property.
What brought two All Black legends to Rotorua?
Rugby royalty was in the Bay of Plenty on Friday.
'Turned my house upside down': Woman wants police apology
A Te Teko woman says police searched her home in search of a stolen chainsaw.
Man pursues his stolen car then crashes into it
Inquiries are being made after a man saw the car stolen from him drive past.
'Not good enough': Black Ferns captain slams rugby foul play
A player was knocked unconscious and airlifted to hospital.