Two people in court on underage prostitution and drugs charges
The pair were remanded in custody.
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He argued school attendance rates are a bigger crisis than Covid.
'Racist behaviour': Te reo painted over on 40+ waste bins in Tauranga
'This is not who we are, or who we want to be' - Tolley
Going wild for vodka in Waihi Beach
Daring and friendship results in vodka business
'An inspiration': Ryan Fox asks 12-year-old sensation to caddie for him
Bayleigh Teepa-Tarau has a chance to help out the best.
Brigade veteran steps up to deputy role
Keith Merritt is a one-brigade firefighter of 31 years.
Summer is near - lifeguards needed
Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services is searching for more members ahead of the patrol season.
'He’s very withdrawn': Teen bullied over facial growth waiting months for removal
Man's son was suffering emotionally and missing school.
'Justice for our people': Ngāi Te Rangi iwi take protest to steps of Parliament
Ngai Te Rangi have protested at Parliament over their stalled treaty settlement
Salvage of 15m launch that sunk off Whitianga delayed
The vessel struck rocks near an island.
Tensions over lake closure: Fisherman's 'threat' to dig up jetty blockade
Police say there was no threat, rather frustrations expressed 'colourfully'.
More bus 'troublemakers' coming, driver warns as security bill hits $1.7m
'The risk is that it could blow up at any time.'
Te Puke events to benefit from community events fund
In the latest round, 30 applications have received a combined total of $354,300.
Natural treasure trove: Millions of kuku found on mussel bed
A rescue for the mussel beds in the Ohiwa Harbour is being planned.
Regional council spends $7m on consultants
A breakdown of who has been paid for what has been revealed.
Children's car seats have a use-by date
People are being encouraged to recycle old and expired car seats.
Beloved concerts returning for summer
Haiku Reserve will host a tribute band, country singers and a cover band this summer.
Coldtober! Mercury plunges, but warmer weather on the way
Region felt the cold this morning.
Fashion show helping Boopops paddlers get to Italy
Their chamionships qualification is on the back of good times in domestic competition.
How to talk about death: Former hospice nurse's advice on facing 'the inevitable'
"The only way to get to those deeper levels is to have those deep conversations."
Tauranga needs more homes but housing intensification 'difficult'
City council has its say as hearings on intensification plans get under way.
Bay of Plenty teacher denies charges of indecent assault
The teacher has been granted interim name suppression.
Man who feared ending up on the streets calls for rent cap
Tauranga electorate candidates respond to Malcolm Stanford's story.
Waihī Beach Community Board election a two-person race
Two people are vying for a position on the Waihi Beach Community Board.
BoP woman gets home detention for Covid wage subsidy fraud
She was sentenced in the Tauranga District Court.
'It saved my life': Breast cancer survivor calls for extended screening age
'Extend the age up for our kuia and lower it for our wāhine,' Kirihi Murray says.
Sikh Parade brings colour to Te Puke despite the rain
A Diwali celebration will take place in November.
Four new bridge options unveiled, permanent solution still months away
About 30 Western Bay of Plenty properties on No 4 Rd were affected after the washout.
Man who died in Whangamatā crash named
A vehicle went into a creek in Port Rd in Whangamatā.
Students get help with drivers licences
Licence help for those who might otherwise struggle.
'High-risk hazard': Revised tsunami maps would have most in some suburbs flee to higher ground
An area previously listed as 'safe' is now at risk of inundation - but new refuges found.
'Safeguard our Rotomoana': Rāhui considered for lakes to avoid clam invasion
"It is our shared responsibility to collaborate in the best interest of all our lakes."
Fishing season opens with trout up to 3kg caught
Reports of good-sized fish being caught on lakes Tarawera and Rotoiti, with some over 3kg.