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Two dead in separate Christmas road toll crashes
The deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.
Rainy Christmas forecast for Bay of Plenty and beyond
MetService forecasts warm, wet Christmas for Bay of Plenty, rain easing by Dec 27.
‘It's magical’: Kiwi teacher working as Santa's elf in Lapland village
Experiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.
'Most enormous thank you': Appeal raises record-breaking tally for foodbank
Two big business donations capped off the six-week fundraising drive.
Editorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining through
OPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.
Death of Spark the kiwi prompts call to slow down for 'precious taonga'
'Kiwi move quite quickly and have absolutely no road sense,' trust says.
NZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic flow
The Transport Agency says traffic moves more 'steadily' with fewer lanes.
Rainbow connection: Should new crossing have had official opening?
A pride advocate is upset an opening hasn't been held for Tauranga's new rainbow crossing.
Heavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas Day
An orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.
'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds
'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'
Iconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charity
The popular display will be auctioned as a Mount Surf Club fundraiser.
Watch: Five injured in two-car crash in Bay of Plenty
At least two rescue choppers scrambled to the scene near Waioeka.
'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seized
Thirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.
Authorities investigate Mount Putauaki blaze
Crews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.
Basketball final history in the Bay: 'We're in our groove right now'
'There is no better place than to play at home.'
Marine precinct sale: Council giving out ‘crumbs’ of information - MP
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell is taking the city’s council to the Ombudsman.
Fluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner says
Tauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.
Construction starts on SH29 signalised crossing
A signalised crossing is being constructed on the corner of Cambridge Rd and SH29.
‘Uplifting’ Mauaoathon raises $36,000 for sick councillor
The councillor was recently transferred to Tauranga Hospital from Waikato Hospital.
'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspots
It comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage
Some in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.
'A lovely supply': Community garden grows goodness for struggling families
The opening of the Omanu Community Garden is giving back with fresh food where possible.
Mother and daughter tackle epic 3000km NZ trek to reconnect
Storms, injuries, and new friends haven't stopped the duo's 3000km Te Araroa journey.
'Urban sprawl': Ex-MP's greenbelt subdivision plan hits opposition
He says it's 'no wonder' city has a housing crisis if it's this hard to build three homes.
‘Mischievous glee’: Kiwi soprano wins prestigious singing contest
Felicity Tomkins triumphs at 100th Herald Sun Aria, echoing Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's success.