'Immensely sad': Rāhui put in place at Omanawa Falls after death
Omanawa Falls lies within the rohe of Ngāti Hangarau.
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Bay Dreams 2021: No arrests or calls for disorder at festival of 20,000
Thousands flocked to Trustpower's Baypark in Mount Maunganui yesterday.
'Fobbed off': Bay Dreams festival-goers request for refunds not accepted
They were told they would receive a refund if acts were cancelled. What happened?
Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: June 2020
The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2020.
Tauranga shoplifters reaching for more 'valuable' items as numbers spike
New shoplifting figures show thefts are continuing to rise in the city.
Man dies at Omanawa Falls
Police called about 2.30pm after someone failed to return to their group.
'More I did right, the less chance I had': One mum's journey out of homelessness
'I feel like I've got my life back.'
Campers suspected of causing Motuopuhi Island fire
A fire on Motuopuhi Island (Rat Island) took some effort to put out due to its location.
Sharing the sand: Why you should watch your step on the beach
Dotterels are an endangered bird currently nesting at the Mount Maunganui main beach.
Is displaying photos of alleged shoplifters in store wrong?
"If they want privacy they shouldn't do silly things," a local business owner says.
Bay spends nearly $4b on property in 2020. PLUS: Tauranga's top 5 sales of the year revealed
REINZ: Tauranga's median house price jumped $125,000 in just 11 months.
Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream
The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.
Thousands flock to 'chilled out' New Year's community celebrations
New Year's Eve celebrations across the city get the big thumbs up for many revellers.
'Good behaviour all round' at The Other Side festival
"The biggest issue was people getting blisters from their new Doc Martens."
Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: April 2020
The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2020.
Whangamatā teen riot: $6000 of stock stolen, Blackies Cafe roof damaged
Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.
Mountain bike rider airlifted in critical condition
Emergency services have attended an incident at Bowentown.
Sax-playing pensioner has 100 reasons to celebrate New Year's Day
Niel Randrup has 100 reasons to celebrate New Year's Day this year.
Summer read: School's new 'see-through' blouse sparks petition
'I can't even imagine the situation if they got caught in the rain.'
Making Arataki safe again: Innovation emerges from community efforts
Custom-built safety devices with GPS are in the works to help keep children safe
New Year wishlist: What our leaders and locals want for the Bay in 2021
From roads to social issues, there's lots on Tauranga residents' wishlists for 2021.
Whangamatā riot: Teens throw bottles at police from cafe rooftop
Police armed themselves with shields and batons.
Community service in Janet Barnes' DNA
Now the former mayor has been recognised in the New Year Honours for her service.
Chief calculator, doctor and soroptomist recognised for roller sports work
Helping women and roller sports has meant Judith Lowes now has another string to her bow.
'The romantic tutus did it, that sealed my fate'
Tauranga's Prue Gooch has been honoured for her services to dance.
Summer read: Bay holiday parks snapped up by overseas-owned corporate
Aussie corporates stepping in as a generation of Baby Boomer park owners retire.
'Rebel' humanitarian thought honour letter was a scam
'You were always a rebel and always wanted to change the world.'
Honour astounds recently revealed book prize donor
'I'm not shy at all. I'm just a very private person.'
Dozens a day being turned away from deadly Bay beauty spot
Kaitiaki says in spite of death at falls visitors "don't think it could happen to them".
Joe's Farm: More than 15,000 head to Whangamatā for New Year's festival
Festival hires 150 security guards and police will also be keeping an eye on revellers
Meat cleaver, hacksaw, bong seized by court security
Lawyer: 'You would be staggered at the stuff that is found on people.'
'Thank God somebody showed up': Missing man when rescued after 56 hours in a hole
"I was still expecting that he'd be found but that he'd be dead."
Tauranga and Bay of Plenty set to enjoy warmer days and nights
Tauranga and Bay of Plenty are due for much warmer daytime and overnight temperatures.