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OPINON: The Federal Reserve has started its easing cycle with a bang.
'They kept that a secret': Man finds out at age 48 he was adopted
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'Trail paradise' to host annual cross triathlon series
Cross Triathlon Championships to be incorporated into 2025 XTerra Rotorua Festival.
'Might kill someone': Landlord wants 'dangerous' protected tree, 150, removed
The council says the tree is monitored and maintained, and is not 'an urgent safety risk'.
'Mana-enhancing process': Iwi programme targets 'nitty gritty' of crime
'It’s about being accountable for the offence they’ve committed.'
City could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension denied
Tauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
'Outstanding accomplishment': Aquinas students exhibited in Te Papa
Aquinas students' pieces showcasing toi Māori and Pasifika art hit national stage.
Celebrating BoP businesses: Awards return with new categories
After taking a year off, the Tauranga Business Awards are back with a new naming sponsor.
'Cracker fish': The region expecting a 'bumper' trout season opener
How last year's high lake levels helped give trout a boost.
'Powerful messages': Free art exhibition for Mental Health Awareness Week
Nine Bay of Plenty artists will showcase their work.
'Our hearts are broken': Family of 10 loses everything in house fire
A Givealittle page has been set up to support them.
'Grossly unfair': Proposed tolls for third Tauranga highway 'excessive'
Tauranga already has two of NZ's three toll roads.
From Mayfair to Malfroy: Rotorua gets its own Monopoly board
Which attractions, landmarks, geothermal wonders and businesses will feature on the board?
'She is my best friend': Boy's 'life enabling' assistance dog
The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a needed bond.
How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption
Scientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.
Ōpōtiki harbour walls open to the public
Winston Peters opened the Ōpōtiki harbour seawall on Friday, September 20.
Sand art mural decorates Mount Main Beach for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
'Toi onepū [sand art] is the perfect medium to symbolise te reo Māori.'
Funeral directors placed in liquidation owing $150,000
One creditor says the move is 'just and equitable'.
'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash
The last thing Va'amailalo Sasi Neru remembers before he dozed off was his mates laughing.
New things to do in the Bay of Plenty this summer
Let’s gear up for the warmer months.
Bunnings to open $23m new Tauranga store after Mitre 10 turf war
The new hardware store will be 500m down the road from a competitor.
After 50 years playcentre eyes fresh new future
Playcentre marks a significant milestone in continuing to support generations of families.
Council ‘got it wrong’ with controversial road closure, meeting told
More than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.
'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawl
Thomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.
Bay proud: Heroine's welcome home for sevens Olympic champions
Hundreds gathered at Blake Park to meet NZ's Black Ferns rugby sevens team.
'It’s supported me in so much': Nursing student wins scholarship
She wants to make it 'easier' for people living in rural communities to get healthcare.
$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses
Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.
'Crash 4, Crash 4': Colleague's final moments with man crushed in conveyor belt
The fertiliser company admits it failed to ensure workers' safety.
Family-owned Tauranga motorhome business goes into liquidation owing $400k
The Tauranga-based company sells and repairs recreational vehicles and caravans.
Gift parcel scam operating overseas targets Tauranga
Overseas scammers using QR code to access mobile phone data.