Guilty verdicts for double murder accused and partner
Crown and defence lawyers have given their closing addresses in double murder trial.
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Armageddon expo returns to Bay with virtual lineup
The expo features celebrity guests from The Mandalorian, Supergirl, Doctor Who and more.
Moturiki and Mauao base track closed overnight
The tracks were closed from Sunday afternoon.
Jo Raphael: We need more help to stamp out meth scourge
OPINION: Meth users in the Bay are wasting more than $1 million a week.
Nats' proposal to fix housing 'crisis' in Bay and New Zealand
The Central North Island National Party conference was held in Tauranga yesterday.
Rides, complaints, scooters in the harbour: 7 months of Lime in Tauranga
Nine stolen, others missing, and 170 complaints ... but overall Lime is well received.
Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay
The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.
Biggest swells of 2021: North Island's east coast smashed
The swells are the biggest seen this year, lifeguard service says.
Who will look after your dog when you die?
"Sometimes animals were euthanased when their owners died..."
Letters to the editor: What about the pensioners?
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
For the love of books: Secondhand bookstores thrive
Xanadu Book Exchange in Pāpāmoa is the largest used bookstore in the Southern Hemisphere.
'Heart of Pāpāmoa': $5.4m surf lifesaving building opened
Pāpāmoa's new surf club, plagued by delays due to Covid-19, has officially been opened.
Home-crowd advantage: Fifth time the charm for Magic?
Magic will face second-place holders, the Northern Mystics, in round 6 on Monday evening.
Katikati College principal resigns
Katikati College principal Carolyn Pentecost has resigned.
'A lot of people are in limbo': Residents upset at possible mill closure
The Norske Skog paper mill employs 160 people
'He just didn't have to be killed': Grieving whānau speak out after police shooting
Keeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.
'Consumed with grief': Widow says DHB failed her husband
"I am absolutely consumed, consumed with grief," widow of heart surgery patient says.
Local Focus: Commissioners on tour in Tauranga
Commissioners Long-term Plan out for public feedback. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga no longer hosting Squash World Champs
The tournament was scheduled for Tauranga in December.
Luke Kirkness: Why I'm ditching the shirt and tie for chinos and funky socks
Opinion: Challenge the status quo people, do not give in to the man.
'Disappointed and confused': Men's Shed appeal to council again for support
Mike Hayden of MenzShed wants council support to lease land for community building.
One week left to apply for Community Matching Fund
Applications for the $140,000 fund close next Friday.
Nurse's concerns: 'Every shift we work understaffed is leaving our patients vulnerable'
Thousands of DHB nurses, midwives and healthcare workers will strike on June 9.
Benefit boosts 'like Lotto' for some, Budget offers less for others
Benefit rises will help people cover costs such as extra fuel, food, shoes or other goods.
'Win for Māori': Whakatāne District Council says 'yes' to Māori wards
The vote comes a day before another Bay of Plenty council makes their decision.
Pāpāmoa Ten 7: Rob Lemoto starts new Bay of Plenty role
The role is a 12-month secondment at Pāpāmoa, which is now a 24-hour station.
Jo Raphael: Why you should care about the Budget
OPINION: It's time to see what the Government has in store for our future.
About the Budget: What to know before the announcement
Opinion: Already the Government has dished out millions of dollars.
Gangsters' paradise: Police figures reveal the gang capital of NZ
There were 1058 gang members in October 2017 in the Bay. Now there are 1493.
Community in shock over potential closure of Kawerau mill
Owner Norske Skog has met with employees to begin consulting on future of operation.
'No plan, no future, no hope': Tourism bosses defeated ahead of Budget 2021
"It's hope that's kind of gone. And we are not seeing any future plan."
Future of 160 jobs at Kawerau mill to be decided
The mill employs 160 people and no decision has been made for its future.
Cyber attack: Public asked to keep Bay EDs for emergencies only
The Waikato DHB is scrambling to restore its IT system after a cyber incident.