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Letters: Tragedy shouldn't mean people should lose fascination
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Car and shrub engulfed in flames in Welcome Bay
The fire was being treated as suspicious.
Christmas Appeal: Bay businesses practice 'art of giving' for Foodbank
'It's about practising the art of giving.'
Pro golfers join young stars on the green
Pioneer golf team developing future generations in the sport.
Mount Open putting Mount Golf Club back on the NZ golf scene
It's a week of milestones for Mount Maunganui Golf Club.
'Dreadful decision': Families split between hospitals
"People had to make a decision as to where they would go and who they would be with."
'Instinct' behind helicopter 'heroes' at White Island
"They went far beyond what could be expected of anyone," Lachie Storey said.
Kiri Gillespie: White Island eruption a tragedy on many levels
COMMENT: It's not as if White Island volcanic activity was a secret. We all knew it.
'I'll try to keep the streak going and make it six'
He says it will be no easy task but he'll give it a crack.
Passengers receiving counselling after White Island tragedy
Major support operation is underway in Tauranga city for White Island eruption victims.
'Such a tragedy': Floral tributes line cruise ship entrance
Flowers line Port of Tauranga's entrance as locals pay tribute to those lost.
White Island eruption: Cruise ship passengers speak
"The mood has changed dramatically." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two people injured in Paengaroa crash
Two injured in crash in Paengaroa, one patient has moderate injuries.
White Island eruption: Cruise ship passengers tell of mood change on board
"They were on holiday. Nobody expects this to happen." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Move to cap Tauranga's rates increase to 3.9 per cent
But some argued a higher increase was needed to fund capital projects.
Steve Braunias: White Island latest tragedy in year of grief and unimaginable terror
Comment: As a name, White Island is about to take on a new and terrible resonance.
White Island tragedy: Mayor urges locals to send off Ovation passengers
A number of passengers from the ship were involved in the eruption.
High winds and seashells tough for beach volleyballers
The women were evenly matched but stronger competition was needed for the men.
11 Mission St decision heading for a do-over
But protests continue over councillor's treaty comments.
Konnichi wa Japan! Tauranga student wins prestigious international scholarship
Samantha Aholima taught herself Japanese when she was 14 years old.
Tauranga housewife accused of importing illegal plants
A Tauranga housewife has been charged with importing banned goods.
'So, so sad': Cruise ship passengers shocked at White Island horror
Cruise ship passengers share their shock at eruption.
Warning after major chemical spill at Mount Maunganui
Multiple fire crews respond to a major flammable liquid spill at a Totara St.
Teenager seriously injured after assault in central Tauranga
Police were still on the scene investigating.
Mount Maunganui Bridge Club up to play with Tauranga Community Foodbank support
The club members see the Christmas Appeal as a necessity.
Opinion: Rob Rattenbury - Te reo Māori needs nurturing
Unless you are immersed in the language daily it is hard to maintain any fluency.
Samoa measles tragedy sparks concerns in Bay
More than 60 people have died in Samoa due to the measles outbreak.
Local charities supported by Christmas in the Park event
Blake Park was awash with the Christmas spirit during the Christmas in the Park event.
Lime e-scooters for Rotorua, Tauranga?
Lime scooters began operating in New Zealand in October last year.
Sausages or Silver Ferns - Fuller always in netball
Former Silver Fern now coach Deb Fuller reflects on helping the Silver Ferns to victory.