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Mauao base track closed due to high swells
A heavy rain warning has been lifted but a strong wind warning remains.
'A warning to the industry' - pool company fined, liquidated for building without consents
Pools Plus More Limited has been found guilty of working without appropriate consents.
Sister of murder-accused admits perverting course of justice
The charge relates to the death of a 5 year old in Te Puna in November.
False alarm: Three people in water turn out to be surfers
Police were called at 10.45am.
Letters: Racecourse proposal needs to include housing
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Police need to show they are on top of crime
OPINION: Tell us what crime-fighting police have in place.
'No one is listening': Lifestyle village residents claim rates 'unjust'
"We are just being hammered from all angles - but the council is the worst culprit."
Rain warning lifted, high winds still a threat
An orange strong wind warning remained in place
Tauranga byelection: Business leader among National hopefuls
The National Party's candidate nominations for the byelection close today.
'She could have been paralysed': St John apologises after two-hour wait for ambulance
Injured footballer lay in agony on field with no pain relief.
Bay Link: When you'll be able to use the new underpass
Those on foot, bikes, scooters, and wheelchairs can use it from next week.
Expressway project team rehomes native lizards
The aim was to give the native lizards the best chance of survival.
Local Focus: The Mauao Ranger: The man with the 'coolest job'
From managing Mauao's walking tracks to its ecology, meet the man with 'the coolest job'.
'They took my son', mother's heartache after accused appear in court over alleged historic kidnapping
The accused all entered not guilty pleas before Judge Robert Spear.
Premium Debate: Govt playing games with people's lives
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on Trikafta funding
Luke Kirkness: It's time to move to orange. Here's why.
OPINION: We're past Omicron's peak so it's time to give struggling businesses a break.
'Airy-fairy policies... won't cut it anymore': New byelection candidates
New Conservative party co-leaders will contest the Tauranga by-election race.
'Think about a plan B' as ex-tropical cyclone approaches - warning
Weather warnings and watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty today and tomorrow.
'Heartbreaking': Road deaths prompt call for tougher penalties
Many crashes are caused by people reaching for their cellphone or simply talking on it.
Rob Rattenbury: New Zealanders haven't had their freedom denied
OPINION: It seemed every unhappy soul in the country got together for a major whinge.
Kiwi startup raises $37m, expands business with social media giant
Legal tech takes Manhattan.
Crunch time: Businesses owe $88.5m to IRD - and now face paying interest
'Another nail in their coffin': The interest-free loan period is coming to an end.
One seriously injured in Pāpāmoa football match
Emergency services were called about the incident in Pāpāmoa around 11.30am.
One Covid-related death in Lakes DHB, latest case numbers revealed
There were 12 deaths nationwide announced today by the Ministry of Health.
'Ugly underbelly': White supremacist flyers left in mailboxes
An expert describes the flyers as "sad, misinformed and misguided".
The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on city plans
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
After a rocky start to 2022, indulge yourself at Easter weekend
For a look at what you can do locally, we've put together a family-friendly guide
'An honour': Rotorua's gift to Dr Ashley Bloomfield
When the director-general of health steps down in July, Rotorua is ready to welcome him.
Dr Tony Farrell: Why I'm concerned about long Covid
OPINION: You may be playing Covid roulette if you feel you should 'just get it over with'.
Opinion: Time to fund Trikafta for cystic fibrosis sufferers
This human misery must end now - it is gut-wrenching to read about young people suffering.
'Life-changing' decisions: Why now is a good time to buy a business
"Any business making sustainable profit and hasn't been too affected by Covid is selling"
'Really cruel': Devastated parent pleads for 'miracle drug'
'When they're really sick and there's no hope, they'll get it then'.
Covid-19 Omicron: Bay of Plenty hospitalisation numbers peaking
The number of people aged over 65 contracting the virus is also rising in the region.