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Brent Ruddell was jailed for 15 years and five months for sexually abusing young children.
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Arnie Meyer heroism recognised with France's highest national honour
A Tauranga based World War II veteran is remembered for his heroic deeds.
Police confirm 'water-related' death
Emergency services are responding to a 'water-related incident' in the Lower Kaimai area.
Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.
'How did this happen?' Letters with meeting invites arrived after meetings held
Council responding to more than 1000 queries as residents confused by letters.
Partial road closure at Bayfair roundabout
The partial closure is in preparation for the installation of ground improvements.
Firefighters investigating smoke on Mount Maunganui
A crew of firefighters are heading up the mountain on a 4WD.
Opinion: Relationship building needed for our youth
OPINION: The recurring theme of the truancy crisis is a breakdown in relationships.
Jo Raphael: Whakaari/White Island - My heart goes out to everyone affected
OPINION: Answers are needed to help victims heal.
Letters to the editor: Teacher-only days out of touch
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Heavy rain on the way for Eastern Bay
A moist northwesterly air stream with embedded fronts remains over the North Island.
Tina Salisbury: 'Christmas is a beautiful time but not for everyone'
The acting mayor is hosting a family movie night on December 12 to aid Tauranga Foodbank.
Waihi Pro-Am sells out in 10 days
The 2021 Pro-Am two-day teams tournament will be held on February 13-14.
White Island tragedy: The lives cut short when tourism trip ended in disaster
Tourists and tour guides made up the 22 people tragically killed on White Island.
'Infighting', 'realistic rates': Minister's reasons for replacing council
'Good governance has not been demonstrated this electoral term.'
Tauranga byelection 'pointless' with commission probable
Minister Nanaia Mahuta is expected to make her final decision early in the new year.
Whakatāne prepares for White Island commemorations
The eruption "weighs heavily on the iwi".
Traffic backing up after two-car crash
The incident was reported to police about 12.35pm.
Updated strategy to guide planning and provision of sport facilities
The BOP Spaces and Places Strategy 2020-23 builds on the first such strategy in 2017.
Regional council brings 'a multi-level approach to iwi engagement'
CouncilMARK is an independent programme that assesses how councils are performing.
City council's $285,000 byelection to carry on
'We are in a legislative process, it continues as is, the costs are the costs.'
New factory grounds blessed in Tauriko
The factory is planned to be operational in the second half of calendar year 2023.
Young surf lifeguards gain vital skills
Nineteen candidates aged 15-plus converged at Waihi Beach.
Bryan Gould: Investment bank could be a panacea to economy woes
OPINION: Government could establish an investment bank to stimulate economy.
Letters to the editor: Speed limit reduction illogical
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
White Island hospital staff speak of sights etched in memory
"The sheer volume of critically ill patients ... is something I've never experienced,"
'Cut up like a wild animal': Attack leaves teen needing 300-plus stitches
A Tauranga teenager lost three litres of blood and needed more than 300 stitches.
Pāpāmoa taking step up to Premier in their stride
The new kids on the block have beaten one of the competition favourites.
Experts wary on future of Whakaari/White Island tourism
As the Govt weighs up future access to Whakaari, scientists say a major change is needed.
Business Digest: Businesses encouraged to get financially fit for new era
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Jo Raphael: Closure needed for Whakaari/White Island victims
OPINION: No investigation, charges, or prosecution can bring those loved ones back.
Eye fillet steak stolen, store damaged as butcher targeted again
Doug Jarvis Butchers has been targeted by thieves twice in the last three months.
Californian sprint car racer wins again at Baypark
A late move saw Jonathan Allard claim victory.
Tauranga cyclists to collect for foodbank via Santa run
Tauranga cyclists plan to share the Santa spirit by donating to the foodbank.