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Police warn of slow traffic between Paeroa and Waihi
Traffic is moving very slowly on State Highway 2.
Exciting racing mix for 2022's first speedway meeting
Tokoroa's Dahm brothers look to continue the good form at Baypark Speedway's Summer Slam.
Rob Rattenbury: Special feeling of going back home
OPINION: I love my hometown. It is like an old slipper, worn but comfortable.
Police confirm one person killed in crash on Waihi Rd
The crash involved a car and a pedestrian.
'Beach days and muggy nights': What the Bay will have plenty of this summer
The warm weather is good for those on holiday but it brings some concerns for farmers.
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Twenty-two new cases in the Bay, 4 in Lakes over last two days, new locations of interest
Several new close contact locations of interest have also been released.
$350,000 Lotto win in Waihī, three wins in Rotorua, Waihī and Bay of $18,000
The $350,000 winning ticket was sold at New World Waihi.
Fallen tree blocks lane in Eastern Bay
A fallen tree has blocked traffic on State Highway 2.
Dawn Picken: Rethinking what it means to turn the page on another year
Opinion: Let's take the pressure off 2022 and ourselves to make the next year wonderful.
Premium Debate: Subscriber views on the new IRD rules for bach owners
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Bay campgrounds get summer boost even after implementing vaccine passes
Guests staying at many campsites and huts this summer will need to be vaccinated.
Hopes of travel, Covid's end for 2022 - but first, 'a good night'
And what they hope 2022 brings.
100 New Year's Day birthdays: 'My family always remember'
Audrey Urwin was born on January 1, 1922, and says life 'is there to be enjoyed'.
311 years on Earth: Centenarians share secrets to a good life
'Count your blessings and get on with it.'
Person trapped after crash on SH2
Fire crews with extraction equipment sent to single-vehicle crash.
'It doesn't get any better,' says Boult as Bay Oval preps for test
The Black Caps are starting their summer season at the Bay Oval.
'No-tolerance approach': Whangamatā police warn NYE partygoers after bottles thrown
People are being urged to celebrate safely.
Nineteen new Covid cases in the Bay of Plenty, new locations of interest
New locations of interest have also been revealed in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
Felix Desmarais: Fixing the housing crisis should be about what is right, not popular
Opinion: Labour is playing to win elections, not make the changes it believes in.
The secret to long life according to a 100-year-old Tauranga woman
Ione Murray turned 100 this month, and is determined to reach 101.
Luke Kirkness: Anxious days ahead after Omicron discovery
OPINION: Some of us may feel battle-hardened, others more battle-weary.
New Year Honours: A policeman, Olympian and a golfer
11 Bay locals are being honoured for their services to community, arts and sport.
Letters: What happened to all the 'shovel ready' projects?
Our readers have their say.
'Giving back' Tauranga honouree's passion
Hotel co-owner recognised for her volunteer work with the intellectually disabled
Truckie twins thought honour 'was a hoax' - or a tax demand
Twin founders of Taylor Brother's Transport say their business is "a team effort".
'Don't walk by stuff that's wrong': Honoured top cop's message to community
Andy McGregor says community engagement is the key to effective policing.
'I couldn't have done it without her': Keith Carter awarded Queen's Service Medal
Keith says his wife deserved the award as much as he did.
One person in moderate condition after water incident
St John was alerted to the incident at 6.16pm.
RSA closed after members test positive
Venue's closure until January 5 ruins plans for event to celebrate New Year's Eve.
Remnant close to perfect three-race performance
The next meeting at Baypark will be on January 5.
Year in Review: May 2021
The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2021
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