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'Last chance': Bay couple open their garden one last time
"Our garden ... it's our hobby, it keeps us healthy, and we love it.”
Violent student behaviour spikes post-pandemic, schools report
Stand-downs and suspensions have increased in schools since 2023.
School welcomes Chapel St crossing's safety upgrade
Pillans Point School is welcoming road safety upgrades.
‘I knew I had cancer’: Grandmother’s health message after first ignoring symptoms
Before cancer diagnosis, she only went to the doctor for her grandkids.
BOP Steamers thrash Northland 53-13
Win pushes Steamers to second place in the provincial championships.
Govt eyeing ‘major reform’ of building consent system
Govt says building costs and cumbersome consenting system are behind high house prices.
Highway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadside
The road has now reopened.
Visitors eye Rotorua and Bay for school holidays
Plus, top things to do in the Bay this school holidays.
Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.50%: What it means for markets and inflation
OPINON: The Federal Reserve has started its easing cycle with a bang.
Hunting wild venison for a worthy cause
Red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels, so we saw an opportunity to fill that gap
Air NZ flight aborts landing after runway drama
The flight reportedly experienced wind shear just before touchdown.
'Peer influence at work': Young driver contributed to teen's death by racing
'There are two kids lying in the middle of the road,' a witness told police.
'They kept that a secret': Man finds out at age 48 he was adopted
‘You didn’t fit into my plans’: Mum's reason for giving him up.
'Trail paradise' to host annual cross triathlon series
Cross Triathlon Championships to be incorporated into 2025 XTerra Rotorua Festival.
Record $300k fine for dairy effluent a ‘wake-up call’
Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.
'Might kill someone': Landlord wants 'dangerous' protected tree, 150, removed
The council says the tree is monitored and maintained, and is not 'an urgent safety risk'.
Axe-citing! Skills on show at woodchopping carnival
Woodchopping Free Event at the Mount Maunganui RSA on September 28.
Investigation under way following dog attack
A person has been injured in a dog attack in Tairua.
'Final piece of the puzzle': Marina and industrial park consents granted
Main focus for the development is to 'support the aquaculture industry'.
'Mana-enhancing process': Iwi programme targets 'nitty gritty' of crime
'It’s about being accountable for the offence they’ve committed.'
Maersk offers new New Zealand-China service in Asia-Oceania container vessel upgrade
A new Northern Star container vessel service starts in Shanghai next month.
City could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension denied
Tauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.
Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to traffic
Construction of the roundabout got under way in January.
'Outstanding accomplishment': Aquinas students exhibited in Te Papa
Aquinas students' pieces showcasing toi Māori and Pasifika art hit national stage.
Man charged with Rotorua murder faces further charges
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.
Celebrating BoP businesses: Awards return with new categories
After taking a year off, the Tauranga Business Awards are back with a new naming sponsor.
'She didn't deserve to die that way': Woman in Rotorua homicide died 'violent death'
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.
'There are two kids lying in the road': Woman's 111 call moments after fatal crash
Crown says two teen drivers were racing when one crashed, killing a passenger.
'Cracker fish': The region expecting a 'bumper' trout season opener
How last year's high lake levels helped give trout a boost.
Young talent on show at Tauranga Golf Club
About 50 juniors got to tee it up with the golf professionals at The Junior Pro-Am.