Climate wrap shows how Bay's 2023 weather bucked norms
Temperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.
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The place serving 2000 free meals a week
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Why the Mount's UV level isn't as blistering as it may appear
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Mystery boat a ‘blight’ on small town’s main street
Some residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.
Get your skates on locally
Western Bay of Plenty ha a range of skate parks throughout its small towns.
Playing detective at Waihī Beach
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Best of Premium 2023: State highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealed
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Record year for Te Puke Fire Brigade
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So you want to quit your job? How to get hired after 50
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The art of movement
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Woman's death in Tauranga not suspicious, police say
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Health battles to Hairy Maclary: Our top 10 videos of 2023
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'I talk to him every day': Woman speaks about losing her partner of almost 30 years
Jean's partner, Bruce, died in 2022 after almost a decade of living with heart disease.
Editorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basics
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'Happy and vibing': Thousands turn up for Juicy Fest
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Best of Premium 2023: 'Freaks me out': Kiwi nurse 'clears $170k' in Australia, primary teacher makes $97k
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'Tough': Residential property sales plummet in 2023
'Finance is difficult to obtain, I have had quite a few property sales fall over.'
Check your tickets! Three BOP Lotto players win $19k
Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.
Motorcyclist seriously injured after car crash, Bay of Plenty
The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to police at 12.45pm.
'Get checked': Mother's mole warning after melanoma diagnosis
Rachael Pratt said she had a 'very big chunk of flesh' removed from her leg.
Iwi protests, theft after crash, man bites man: What made news in December
The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at some of the top stories of 2023.
Best of Premium 2023: The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand
Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".
Part of Moffat Rd to close for three months
All traffic will be detoured from Tuesday.
'Tremendous': Final tally of foodbank donations in 2023 Christmas appeal lands
'We are so very grateful for the amazing support', says foodbank manager.
What you need to know about Juicy Fest - and what Keri Hilson says about NZ
The hip hop and R&B festival will come to Tauranga on Sunday.
'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the ocean
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A brain tumour, Facebook scams, 'ludicrous' tolls and bee murder: What made news in November
The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
'Electric' scenes as Bay Dreams festival debuts new venue
The crowd of about 8500 was 'pretty well-behaved', the festival organiser says.
Neighbours describe 'crazy' scene as fire ripped through Tauranga home
Crews from three fire stations fought the blaze.