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That's a paddling! Pair longboarding from Mayor Island to Mount main beach
Two flatmates are pushing the limits and paddling from Mayor Island to the Mount.
Search for missing doctor suspended, police say
The missing Pāpāmoa doctor has been missing for weeks.
Covid 19: Thirty-four deaths reported today, one in BOP region
Today's case numbers.
Zizi Sparks: Just because the world is opening, it doesn't mean we should leave NZ
Opinion: Businesses need our support now more than ever.
Residents demand action on 'dangerous' road
Retirement village residents want the council to address their safety concerns.
Smash and grab: 'Gutted' owner's jewellery store 'smashed up'
Rotorua Jewellery store was smashed and burgled in the early hours of Monday morning.
Tauranga tradies targeted in building site burglaries
Police are warning contractors and tradesmen to secure valuable tools and equipment.
Park idea gets cautious bark of approval
More consultation events coming at Pukehina Beach and Maketū.
'Big changes' forecast for peninsula: Council seeks residents' views
Tauranga City Council is seeking community feedback as it plans the next 50 years.
'Crisis point' as social inequality impacting on healthcare
A GP shortage has impacted some Bay of Plenty communities more than others.
Jo Raphael: Drug bosses now paying for their own vile crimes
OPINION: Drug criminals make money off people's misery - and it's disgusting.
Graham Bell: Nation's crime rate - it's not so bad
Former top cop says New Zealand is a very safe country.
Edible weeds and other eco-thrifty tips for eating well
The main way to make meals cheap and sustainable is to eat less meat and more plant foods
Business digest: Young Innovator Awards 2022 launches
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'We're all getting old buggers': Experts split on raising age of superannuation
However, a support group says elderly people are already struggling to make ends meet.
Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on city's 13.7pc proposed rates rise
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Maggots, flies a risk under reduced rubbish collection service
The collection service has been affected by Covid-related driver shortages.
Drink driver who ran over and killed friend sentenced to home detention
Victim was dragged along a Waihī street after being accidentally run over by his friend.
'So much anxiety': Isolating solo mum's struggle to afford basics shared by many
Omicron: People who have never needed help to afford food are now having to use a foodbank
Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
Covid a major factor in kiwifruit worker shortage
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers and subscribers have their say.
'Truly overwhelming': Missing doctor's mum and brother join search
David Holland was last seen almost two weeks ago.
Flavours of Plenty Festival events showcase region's produce
Celebrating the Bay of Plenty's plentiful produce is Flavours of Plenty.
'He has been my rock': Friend of missing doctor holding on to hope
Tauranga doctor David Holland has been missing for nearly two weeks.
Waihi Beach library to close for a day, reopen again Friday
The library and service centre will close for a day for a planned power outage.
Should Tauranga and the Western Bay councils merge?
One local mayor thinks it's time.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on cruise ship industry and maritime border closures
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Zizi Sparks: Remove some mandates, keep commonsense
Opinion: Even if rules are changed, we need to take some personal responsibility.
City councillor considers run at Simon Bridges' seat
Several people are keen to become Tauranga's next MP.
Aftermath of tragedy at sea: Yacht sinking survivor's message for Enchanter crew
"... to have been through something like that, and survive, I just shake my head."
Driveway tragedy: Dad's heartbreak after daughter run over - coroner reveals findings
Five children are killed in driveway runovers in New Zealand each year.