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The Tauranga Half has attracted one of its most competitive fields yet.
Father in hospital after 'brutal' bashing while he tried to protect his kids
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Police name Cambridge teenager as Sandhurst Drive crash victim
The 14-year-old died after a crash between a cyclist and truck.
Dawn Picken: Is Martin Luther King jnr's dream still alive?
OPINION: King's dream is not dead, but it does appear to be on life support.
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Remembering Jim Wells - Mountie, butcher, lifeguard in tragedy
The 95-year-old died suddenly earlier this month, having lived at the Mount for 88 years.
Letters to the editor: Rubbish decision takes wrong path
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Teenager dead after crash in Pāpāmoa
The crash between a cyclist and a car happened at 2.50pm.
'Like razor blades': Eels bite woman at swimming hole
Eel bites haven't deterred the woman but now she is warning others of the danger.
Who's your hero? Waipuna Hospice event returns
It's time to dust off your masks and capes for the Waipuna Hospice walk/run.
House prices double over past decade in some regions
Five regions recorded the biggest price rises - and one small district topped the lot.
Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.
Meet cadets starting careers in field 'more complicated' than rocket science
Further intakes into the Jobs for Nature programme will come later this year.
Tauranga Half: Hannah Wells chasing three-peat
Hannah Wells is looking to dominate her home course once again.
More job ads - a sign of desperation?
Thousands are on the Job Seeker benefit, and jobs are increasingly difficult to fill.
Streams at lowest level ever: Council warns on water usage
'Our desire is to avoid stricter measures.'
Easy as 1-2-3 for Chris Cowling
Super Saloon Grand Prix win secures Tauranga driver a hat-trick.
Opinions on Tauranga City Council governance still divided
Nanaia Mahuta is considering a list of potential commissioners to replace councillors.
More extreme weather events strike Bay of Plenty this summer
More extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.
$10k BayTrust offers lifeline to chronic illness charity
The grant "means survival" for CCIS, operations co-ordinator Miranda Whitwell says.
Conservation cadets poised for environment work
David Parker welcomes the first intake in the Jobs for Nature programme.
Lotto ticket bought from Bay of Plenty petrol station wins big
A total of three Lotto tickets won in Saturday night's draw.
Revealed: What sweeteners desperate tenants are offering landlords
Demand continues to outstrip supply in the rental market.
Roll estimates give Tauranga a new biggest school
Principals of fast-growing schools complain the ministry is moving too slow on new builds.
Whakatāne and East Coast: 10 gems to explore in the area
Whakatāne and the East Coast have an abundance of activities to enjoy.
Dawn Picken: Trump's legacy a shameful one
OPINION: Can America once again govern on reason and facts rather than fear and lies?
Bay MP: People upset at fire siren should 'get some earplugs'
Fire sirens the 'price we need to pay' for being protected, says MP.
Jo Raphael: Silencing sirens is a bad idea
OPINION: Sirens need to stay for small communities
Letters to the editor: How can one complaint silence sirens?
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
One Love festival offers boost to local economy
The sold-out event will draw crowds of 20,000 for the fourth year in a row.