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Tauranga's new council met for the first time - and it wasn't quite smooth sailing
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The next step: What is high performance?
Women with dreams of joining a high performance rugby programme were shown what to expect.
No seatbelt: One person dead in State Highway 36 crash
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
'Hugely significant': Court of Appeal rules in Motiti Island decision
The future of a controversial move to introduce a marine reserve has been decided on.
International sevens debut for William Warbrick and Mahina Paul
The experienced players are hungry for game time, new players keen to gain experience.
Man arrested after allegedly setting police car on fire
Officers were called to an incident outside the Pāpāmoa Police station this morning.
'Putting them in prison isn't going to work': More warnings for crims
You're more likely to receive a police warning in the Bay of Plenty than anywhere else.
Bryan Gould: Butter's a bit better from New Zealand
We can all help by spreading a little more butter on our toast each morning.
Letters: Loss of flags small price to pay for win
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
It's getting hot in here! Tauranga records 28-degrees high
A high of 28C was recorded in Tauranga at the weekend.
2W Gravity Enduro: The race one wrap
'Great weather and trail conditions' made for an exciting day's racing.
Cricket: Greerton post 187-run win over Central Indians
Greerton were in commanding form when they hosted Central Indians.
Rivalry continued: Tauranga Boys' earn bragging rights
Tauranga Boys' College and Rotorua Boys' High School have squared off again.
Sevens: Te Puna freight train rolls on
When it comes to club sevens, Te Puna men and Rangiuru women are unstoppable forces.
'Historical baggage' cause of male Māori physical trauma rate - health advocate
"Māori men start at negative 10 while European men start at zero."
Want a job? Hospitality sector booming but staff needed
Turnovers have jumped by $182m in 4 years but Bay hospitality providers need more staff.
Punches and death threats - a GP's journey in treating addicts
Mount doctor is one of a handful of GPs in NZ who treat those with dependency issues.
'It was overwhelming': Council boss Marty Grenfell one year on
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Health plan aims to halt spread of measles in Bay and Lakes
Bay of Plenty/ Lakes health officials sign off on a plan to halt the measles outbreak.
Maylene Meroiti - A coach with a passion
A Rotorua pair received top honours at the New Zealand Netball Awards this week.
Porn discovery hampers backpacker killer's parole efforts
Coulam was discovered accessing porn during overnight release to pre-approved location.
More than 400 students to sit one NCEA exam at Otumoetai College
And students are helping each other with lunchtime tutorials and tips to get through.
Two in a row! Local coastguard wins again
The crew were awarded the title out of 67 other national volunteer units
Smashed! Student breaks world record by 400m
Tauranga Boys' College student James Hollard is an indoor rowing world record holder
Brotherhood claims seventh title
The Waiariki men's hockey team have won a seventh national title
Ōtūmoetai remand home - 'Treat them like human beings because that's what they are'
Ōtūmoetai - the home of the most unlikely prison.
Baywide cricket rivalry to reach peak once again
Greerton is leading the Bay of Plenty Cup competition standings.
Big jump in Bay healthcare and IT job advertisements
We look into new statistics showing what jobs are most advertised.
Letters: Mobility scooters give new lease of life
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'I still can't believe it': Kiwifruit pioneer dies in holiday tragedy
A Bay of Plenty identity has drowned during a boating trip in the United Kingdom.