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Coffins as large as bookshelves needed amid obesity crisis
Changes have had to be made to some standards to accommodate bigger people.
Man sentenced for punching teacher in head outside school
The teacher was unable to work for several months after the assault.
Review: One last boogie in the bay before holidays end
Fat Freddy's Drop sent Tauranga dancing through the night.
Late-night mayday from missing yacht sparks search and rescue in Bay of Plenty
Search and rescue crews are looking for a vessel after two mayday calls last night.
Kiri Gillespie: We're getting fat and lazy and we're to blame
And now we're paying the price at our funerals.
Two deaths, four days: Tragedy in Waihī Beach
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the event on Saturday night.
"Pain killers and a wee drop of whiskey" L.A.B. frontman sings after crash
The band played on with their injured frontman.
Sikh Parade colours Tauranga: 'We are here to celebrate our religion'
More than 2500 people were expected at the festival.
Kawerau residents boiling water for next three days at least
The first retest results have come back clear today.
Local Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smart
Three local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
2257 patients seen in Tauranga and Whakatāne EDs
More than 2000 patients were seen in Tauranga and Whakatāne emergency departments.
Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: November 2019
Here's what made headlines in November.
Local Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smart
Three local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Well-known Tauranga photographer leaves lasting legacy
A Tauranga identity has left a lasting legacy through his photographs.
Water polo Olympian makes waves
Olympian and professional water polo player Joe Kayes brought his talents to Tauranga.
'We need to act now': Taskforce to tackle poverty, housing
Plan comes as solo dad and son, 5, spend a second Christmas living in a tent in city park.
Bay Dreams carnage: Footage of brawl emerges
Video of a violent brawl emerges on social media.
Traffic chaos blocks up Tauranga roads
Visit the NZTA website to get the latest updates.
Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: October 2019
Here's what made headlines in October.
'Better every year': Inside New Zealand's biggest music festival
Under smoke-hazy skies and an orange sun, they came in their masses.
Rising Tauranga rents put strain on families
Tauranga is one of the most expensive places to rent in the country.
'Nasty little drug' not seen by New Year drug testers
"We've had not seen anywhere near as much n-ethylpentylone as we were expecting to see."
Chase Tiatia to return to Bay after Hurricanes season
And his goals for 2020 are simple.
TECT Rescue Helicopter kept busy New Year's Day
TECT Rescue Helicopter winched elderly man from Mauao Summit after he collapsed.
Sold out Bay Dreams festival kicks off
Bay Dreams festival-goers are streaming into Baypark.
Smoke haze blankets Bay of Plenty: When will it lift?
A orange-tinted haze is hovering over Rotorua and Tauranga this morning.
Buddy Mikaere: The Treaty is all about a fair go
Waitangi Day and the Treaty… are we there yet?
Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: September 2019
Here's what made headlines in September.
Life of Riley: Meet Tauranga's first baby of the new decade
'Chilled out' baby boy arrives shortly after midnight.
Bay of Plenty road toll climbs to 75
Region's fatalities featured a number of multiple-victim crashes.
Mall expansions: Bayfair's new cinema to open in New Year
How much bigger can our shopping malls get?