'Reign of fear': Woman unmasks life inside Gloriavale after fleeing
'They despise vanity, competition and any disobedience'.
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Mr Tarawera's 'not going to sit back and wait for God'
Not even terminal illness has stopped Brett Bosley heading to the lake.
Steamers side named to host Auckland
Keepa Mewett will run out for his 50th NPC match.
Tokoroa murderer jailed life for chainsaw bar attack
A Tokoroa man has received a life sentence after murdering his father-in-law.
One of the top five driest Septembers on record
Tauranga has had just 24.2mm of rain in the last 30 days.
Hot weather incoming: Start thinking about water
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is urging residents to be prepared this summer.
Hollis pulls out of Māori wards public debate
'I don't want it to get turned into a race or racism issue, I don't need any more of that'
$800,000 towards tackling youth unemployment
The announcement is said to benefit the whole Bay of Plenty community.
Person dies at the scene of Bay of Plenty crash
The single-vehicle crash was between a car and a tree.
Labour rejects National's claim of 'dodgy' polling in East Coast
Polling company: "They're absolutely not push polls."
Billion-dollar shovel-ready pitches net councils just two wins
One mayor admits some disappointment, but the other says he isn't.
Chasing the big one! Anglers reunite for season opening
October 1 marks the start of trout fishing season.
Expect big hits: Baywide cricket season approaches
A delayed Baywide Premier Cricket season gets underway on October 24
Letters to the editor: New rubbish service will encourage wastefulness
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Tauranga nurses hold second stopwork meeting for pay parity
They have to know 'everything about everything' but knowledge not recognised.
Tauranga police increasing efforts to catch drink-drivers
The large number of people caught drink-driving continues to be a major focus for police.
Boxing Day test at Bay Oval: 'A whole new level'
Hosting a Boxing Day test at the Bay Oval will have many benefits for Bay of Plenty.
Jo Raphael: Glo Festival another victim of Covid-19
OPINION: Large events are not worth the risk to some organisers.
Father jailed for life for murdering 2-year-old daughter in river
Tewi Savage murdered his daughter in the Rangitāiki River in July, 2018.
Local Focus: Bay of Plenty candidates defend their party's economic credibility
Who's best-suited to lead NZ out of recession? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Many hands needed for massive museum tasks
The keepers of Paeroa's museum require more members to help sort hundreds of items.
Tauranga business borrows All Blacks for boost
The competition is providing small businesses with a post-lockdown boost.
Letters to the editor: Leave rubbish system well enough alone
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Kristin Macfarlane: Children spending days hungry and cold is heartbreaking
OPINION: Children can't thrive if they don't have enough food or warm clothing.
Bryan Gould: America's democracy is under threat
OPINION: The world will pay the price if the flame of democracy is snuffed out in the US.
Cricket clubrooms vandalised, tractor stolen
Established in 1886, Te Puke Cricket Club now has upgraded clubrooms and extra security.
Steamers star suspended for three weeks
The duty judicial officer found his actions were reckless.
Tourism takes hit: Whakaari, Covid-19, and 'panto' powhiri
Tourism Bay of Plenty has been at the centre of not just one crisis, but three.
'Difficult decision': GLO Festival cancelled
The free annual event, held on New Year's Eve, usually attracts about 15,000 people.
Transport, health, referenda and more: Where Tauranga candidates stand
The candidates were asked about their top priorities.
Bay projects benefit from Māori development funding
Māori development projects across the country will receive a total of $18.8 million.
Kereru returns to birthplace after 24 years
Pidge is one of the oldest documented kererū.
Letters: Council's waste collection plan rubbished
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Invincibles: Pāpāmoa FC chase perfect season
Pāpāmoa FC have clinched the WaiBop Premiership, but they're not done yet.