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'Record price': Waikato buyer pays over $1m for Ōhope apartment
The three-bedroom apartment boasts bush and ocean views.
Consent withdrawn for jet fuel tank farm near marae
The application was withdrawn while facing the court of appeal.
'Mr Credibility' Philip Sherry a 'true gentleman'
Legendary former TV broadcaster, and local councillor and 'gentleman' has died.
Bay Dreams lineup announced: Drum and Bass on the festival menu
The festival will return to the Mount on January 3, next year.
'Real partnership' with Māori: New Western Bay of Plenty council CEO on working with iwi
John Holyoake was welcomed with a pōwhiri on his first day as chief executive.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council boss pays tribute to Philip Sherry
BOP Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder pays tribute to former councillor Philip Sherry.
Business digest: Tourism Bay of Plenty appoints new GM
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Child neglect: Police take action against 71 in Bay of Plenty
Figures reveal how many people police took action against in the last five years.
Last goodbye: Kawerau Mill has funeral for past and present staff to reflect
Familiar faces filled the Kawerau Town Hall to reflect on decades of memories.
Ratepayers' group hosting protest against 'untenable' rates rises
The alliance says protest is a response to demand from concerned residents.
Zizi Sparks: What owning a dog has taught me
Opinion: We should take a leaf out of a dog's life.
Escape plans and sleepless nights: Bay of Plenty residents fear for family in South Africa
One family had an escape plan ready in case rioters started invading homes.
Opportunity knocks: Western Bay chief executive signs off
District council CEO Miriam Taris says it's time for a break.
'Keep up the good work': Recycling going well in new kerbside collection service
Western Bay had not received any official reports on contaminated recycling.
RSV in Tauranga: 'Older adult' dies, hospital sees hundreds with virus
Cause of adult's death attributed to underlying medical conditions.
Tauranga man who assaulted, bit, spat at police awaits his fate
A Tauranga man has admitted seriously assaulting two police officers.
Obituary: Ross Burton 'a leader of the Rotorua legal profession'
Burton died on July 8, aged 92.
Kiwi artists collaborate for Tauranga charity art auction
Art For a Cause is at The Art Lounge in Tauranga on July 21.
Large steam and gas plumes spotted from Whakaari/White Island
The steam and gas plumes originate from active vents on the island, scientist says.
Jo Raphael: Family violence victims must be protected
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'The devil is in the detail': Some Bay leaders remain cautious over Three Waters cash
One person says she wants to see how the reform will work with iwi.
Access changes to Bayfair Shopping Centre
Ongoing changes are required as part of the Bay Link project.
Suppression continues in alleged threatening video claim
A man is accused of making an objectionable video and inciting racial disharmony.
Masquerade ball organisers promise a magical, fantasy escape
Fairies, goblins and merpeople are expected to appear in Rotorua next week.
Check your tickets! Tauranga Lotto player wins $1 million
The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Tauranga.
'Unfortunate reality': Low pay leading to 'cowboy' start-ups
Some painters, decorators and fencers are willing to take up the work at a cut-price rate.
Life parolee Dean Wickliffe avoids prison recall for drink-driving
An infamous Bay man was sentenced to community work for breaching a parole condition.
Company fined $245k after employee injured on foreign ship outside NZ
It took nine hours for crew members to notice the injured employee was missing
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Adults need to speak out against child abuse, before it's too late
OPINION: Parenting is not easy but little children must always come first.
Letters: Pool upgrade cost must face scrutiny
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Pāpāmoa woman selected for international netball role
Hooper says she is looking forward to developing the game on a global scale.
Cars crash on SH29A near Greerton
It was the second crash reported within a matter of minutes on the highway.