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Local Focus: Mark Sandoval's top spots to hit this summer
Papamoa tips from Travel Blogger, Mark Sandoval. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stink bug found in Mount Maunganui house
A lone male stink bug has been found at the Mount.
Severe thunderstorm watch in force for Bay of Plenty
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Western Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Coromandel
Teen bashed in 'cowardly, unprovoked' attack
Teen seriously assaulted in a "cowardly" unprovoked attack at Mount Maunganui.
'Too long' - public survey rejects new name for Phoenix carpark
The council will receive a report on the public feedback today
Popular activewear store to open in the Mount
A popular activewear retailer is set to open a store at the Mount
Danny Hart eyes win at 2019 SUP worlds
Mount Maunganui's Danny Hart wants to improve on his success.
Paraglider dies in Mount Maunganui crash
The crash occurred about 6.20pm on the eastern side of the Mount.
Mini tugboat makes Mount Maunganui debut
Mike Pettersen's mini tugboat made its debut on Tuesday at Pilot Bay.
Rateable valuations increase by almost 50% in three years
Steepest increases among some of the traditionally cheaper suburbs.
Hall of Fame status for Mount Maunganui icon
A Mount Maunganui icon has received Hall of Fame status on a global website.
Local Focus: 'This whole town has become one big Airbnb'
Airbnb supports a bed tax to help solve the problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Surf club prepares for summer season
Mount Maunganui lifeguards are looking forward to the finish of their new clubrooms.
Epic coast-to-coast run for charity
"I just like running... long and all day." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Running 160 km from Mt Maunganui to Raglan for a “new lid”
"I just like running... long and all day!" Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mobility scooter freak accident: 'It was a terrible sight ... I couldn't not do anything'
A mother who phoned 111 says the woman's scarf had got caught in the back wheel.
A day in the life of a female woodchopping champ
Darcell Apelu is a top female woodchopper. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: A day in the life of a female woodchopping champion
Darcell Apelu is a top female woodchopper. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
111 call alerts police to swimmers in difficulties off Mount Maunganui beach
Water rescue underway off Mount Maunganui beach
Shipton-Schollum rape victim: Top cop should go
The woman raped by Brad Shipton and Bob Schollum says Wally Haumaha should resign.
The region where home sellers are making a median profit of $236K
More than $136 million was made in gross profit on property sales in Tauranga in Q1.
Mauao and Mount Maunganui on new stamp
Mount Maunganui features on the new $2.40 stamp in a recently released NZ Post set.
Tauranga houses reach record $660,000 median
A total 293 houses sold in Tauranga last month, with a 3.9% price rise year-on-year.
Cyclists 'infuriated' Pilot Bay one-way traffic trial canned
A Mount resident is happy the 'stupid idea' has been stopped.
Young Bay pair off to World Cup in Moscow
Two young Mount Intermediate students to get Fifa World Cup experience.
Ria Hall key part of inaugural Matariki Allstars concert
Event organiser Sam Hema had Ria Hall in mind when he came up with the concert concept.
Elderly woman dies after being hit by car
Woman dies after being hit by a car on Oceanbeach Rd
Teacher censured for Facebook links, 'Māori way' sleepovers with students
Tribunal has found that her actions breached "professional boundaries".
Local gym gets new equipment from Stacey's Mount climb
More than $4000 raised from Stacey Roche's Mount climb has been spent on gym equipment.
Truckie looking for entrance when pedestrian fatally struck
Truck driver was busy looking for Mitre 10 entrance when he fatally struck pedestrian.
Hummer, house seized in synthetic cannabis raids
Police raids across Bay of Plenty after investigation of alleged synthetic cannabis ring.
Three of 21 Bella Vista homes safe
Offers of support are pouring in for Bella Vista housing victims.