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Music legends, food, beer and wine among line-up for Tauranga's new festival
First We Eat will showcase music, food, craft beer and New Zealand wines.
'We need to keep telling this story': 156-year Battle of Gate Pā commemorations held
The battle was one that devastated generations yet made Tauranga the city it is today.
Tauranga squash centre granted $200k for expansion project
The expansion project would aid the increasing popularity of the centre.
International crews arriving at Auckland and Tauranga ports now face mandatory isolation
But Health Minister Chris Hipkins says the move would halt many ships coming to NZ.
Slain toddler could have survived out of water, court told
A jury has heard the degree of force during a fatal assault of a child was "substantial".
Tauranga: Home of the award-winning golden sausage
'The sky is the limit with sausages', says winning Tauranga butcher.
Kieran Madden: Half-right no substitute for the whole truth
OPINION: Politicians need to become comfortable with the whole, complicated truth.
Two major events on one day in Paeroa
The classic car show is followed by a huge fireworks display in Paeroa on Saturday.
Letters to the editor: Labour's record pre-Covid was not good
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Maketū toddler's death: Murder accused told police he did not kill daughter
A police officer says the accused was the first to mention his slain daughter.
Girl power: Tauranga school to replace houses named after men
The Rutherford and Freyberg houses, kept on from the Tauranga College era, are on the out.
Winner winner! Bay of Plenty events come out on top at awards night
Can you guess who the big winners are?
Person dies after crash in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
The road will remain closed until about 9pm.
Omanawa Falls safe access construction to begin next year
There is currently no public access to the falls.
Murder accused served with eviction notice
Aaron Izett was living at a Maketū address illegally, the court was told by a witness.
'Unresolved grief': Remembrance event for those unable to hold lockdown funerals
The event called the All Souls Service – A Time to Grieve is on Sunday at 9am
'Never truly leaves you': Lead investigator in murder still seeking clues
Judy Yorke disappeared from a party at a Matapihi packhouse in 1992.
Kristin Macfarlane: I found my lack of common sense while surfing in Bali
Opinion: Having a false sense of security while on holiday can have lasting consequences.
Blind and deaf woman, 79, still plays multiple instruments
The 79-year-old Tauranga woman says there's a way around everything.
Tauranga marine scientist awarded $25,000 for estuary research
The ultimate goal is to restore estuaries, to restore the environment for the people.
Voters in the Bay of Plenty most decisive in the country
Four out of five of the votes were cast before election day.
Tinman Triathlon attracts elite field
The annual Tinman Triathlon is on November 8.
Jo Raphael: Long live weekend and holiday road trips around NZ
OPINION: Road trips can be an effective spreader of Covid-19.
Great start to spring on Tauranga's waters
Despite a good start to spring there are still safety messages for boaties to remember.
Cricket: Mount Maunganui lay down gauntlet
The Bay of Plenty Cup got under way at the weekend.
Jamie McDonald fires at Baypark Speedway
Saturday was the first event on the Baypark Speedway calendar.
Wish list: What Bay businesses want from the Govt
What are the priorities for Bay businesses from the new Government?
Stephanie Worsop: How I really feel about Christmas coming early
Stop complaining when Christmas stock hits the shelves early, it's not hurting anyone.
'We love you' - Bon voyage to Tauranga's adopted hero
The money will go towards Spirit of New Zealand scholarships for children in foster care.
Instant death: The man who shot his 'best friend' in the face
'He did not realise the shotgun was loaded... before he pulled the trigger'.
Zizi Sparks: Why charging people in emergency housing 25pc of income is wrong
OPINION: Cost-cutting can't be at the expense of those facing hardship.
New government model 'prototype' idea rings mayors' alarm bells
Local first or regional front? Mayoral forum debates how to approach new Govt.