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One person killed after two-vehicle crash in Te Puke
The crash happened about 11.30am.
Ōpōtiki residents refuse to evacuate
'That was their own choice,' councillor says of few residents who opted to stay put.
Whakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants named
Three parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.
More schools join free lunch programme
Education Minister made an announcement but couldn't avoid Covid-19 spotlight.
Earthquake advice: Evacuated residents told they can go home
Warning now lifted following a magnitude 7.1 quake off East Cape.
Bay residents evacuate after early morning quake
A massive 7.1 magnitude quake has struck off New Zealand's east coast.
Youth cancer survival rates increased - but less likely if you live in a region
Haley Thomas can't wait to turn 30. She didn't think she'd live that long.
Candidates for Western Bay of Plenty byelection named
The byelection will be held on April 30.
Hipkins in Tauranga: More schools join free lunch programme
Hipkins was at Welcome Bay School.
Jo Raphael: Aucklanders who escape lockdown are putting us at risk
OPINION: We all have a right to feel angry.
Bay of Plenty braces for thunderstorms
The region's wild weather is not letting up yet.
Armed offenders squad spotted in Mount Maunganui
A large police presence has been reported on Ex
Widow's fight for Pāpāmoa emergency medical centre close to achieved
The health committee has given its recommendations to the DHB who are now in discussion.
National Jazz Festival gets back in swing at Easter
The 58th Tauranga festival has an 'awesome' line-up of talent, manager Mark Anderson says.
Rise of Ōmokoroa: Proposed $75m town centre faces consent hearing
Plans include supermarket as town's population tipped to overtake Katikati and Te Puke.
Tauranga first to fall in property market?
CoreLogic House Price Index for February suggests a housing slowdown could be on its way.
Another Covid scalp: Tauranga netball tests axed
NZ-Aus matches set to be played in Tauranga this weekend moved to Christchurch.
Letters to the editor: Council needs to sort out Omanawa Falls
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Luke Kirkness: Pandemic complacency should be punished
Opinion: I love our nation's casual vibes but sometimes stronger action is needed.
Bay's lockdown loss could top $6 million
Experts weigh in on how much the Bay of Plenty region is set to lose at alert level 2.
Former Tauranga mayor's plea to commissioners: Merge councils to pay for infrastructure
But the call has met resistance from regional leaders who say it's 'premature'.
Covid 19 vaccinations get underway in the Bay of Plenty
Twenty-eight Port of Tauranga workers have now been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Motiti Protection Area rules signed off by the Minister of Conservation
The next step is to assign a date that the new rules will be implemented.
'Fantastic spirit' at Mount Maunganui national surf life saving event
Read more for a full list of results.
Lockdown forces Bay Oval to miss out on record cricket crowd
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the match at Bay Oval on Sunday has been moved.
Business digest: Kiwi Airbnb guests look to the regions
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Jo Raphael: Our child poverty shame is letting us down
OPINION: Are we really the best country in the world to be a child?
OneRoof reveals best and worst performing suburbs post lockdown
Real estate agents say demand is being felt in all suburbs.
Covid 19: Bay of Plenty business leaders and owners reeling
Hospitality and tourism businesses will be hardest hit by the change to alert level 2.
Local Focus: Meet Tauranga's new boss
Commission chair wants two cracks at Long-Term Plan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.