Well-known Bay of Plenty man denies raping teenager
Complainant tells court: He was famous and you know what that is like.
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Father and son lose fight to keep names secret after fatal stabbing
More charges laid after Edgecumbe murder earlier this month.
Scorching Bay! Hot weather coming to the region
Summer is well and truly on its way!
Unwrapped: $22.6m upgrade of Regional House almost done
Work started in March 2017.
More than $30,000 for local care-giving grandparents
More than 900 grandparents were now caring for approximately 1700 Bay of Plenty children.
'Totally undemocratic': Gun owners hit back over proposed law changes
'This will determine how we will all vote in the next election.'
Kiri Gillespie: Robbers need to wake up and get a life
Who'd be a dairy owner these days?
Local Focus: Bay of Plenty Steamers thank the fans
Mitre 10 Cup champions take the trophy on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Steamers take trophy on tour for fans
The faithful blue and gold supporters celebrate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Still proud: All Blacks fan has a message for fellow Kiwis
And he's written that message on his fence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Viral! Tauranga schools' staff boogie in video
The lighthearted video has been doing the rounds on social media.
Local Focus: Rugby fans 'still proud'
Pāpāmoa All Blacks fan removes Webb Ellis Cup. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I finished pretty empty ... I gave my everything'
The Xterra World Championship is the pinnacle of the off road triathlon season.
Northern Districts make seven changes to squad facing Central Stags
Changes aplenty as Northern Districts head to Bay Oval for first home match.
Down and dirty: Pooch owners to get messy at Mud Dog Run
The family pup will definitely need a bath after this one!
'Absolutely stoked': $5.2m surf lifesaving club rebuild to begin
Demolition starting soon: How lifeguard patrols will be affected this summer.
Tauranga's bumper weekend
It was a bumper weekend in Tauranga, with plenty of reasons for locals to celebrate.
Steamers celebration: How you can join in
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are hitting the town to celebrate with fans.
New data reveals extent of Bay of Plenty drug use
From P in Kawerau to cocaine at the beach: New data lifts the lid on what we're using.
Hot! Hot! Hot! Surf lifesaving patrol underway in the Bay
The hot weather brought dozens to the beach in the Bay.
Self-belief fuels Tauranga City to overcome Birkenhead
The national age-group tourney is so popular organiser Graeme Sole had to turn away teams.
Job done. So what's next for the Steamers?
Steamers coach Clayton McMillan and captain Aidan Ross reflect on an outstanding season.
Elin Tawharu pipped of title in final seconds
She rode in with a second-placing in the competition.
Wāhine thrive at Māori league tournament
The NZMRL Tuakana Tournament is a highlight on the sport's calendar every year.
Hawke's Bay win cricket's Battle of the Bays
Hawke's Bay have claimed the Howell Family Trophy.
Oh the memories: Te Puna celebrate centenary
The key to a rugby club surviving 100 years? It is the people.
'It's a good lesson': Bay hospitality venues expect punters despite All Blacks loss
"I think everyone will be a Wales supporter from now on."
5.0 magnitude quake between Tauranga and Rotorua
Hint: It wasn't because everyone was having a Labour Day sleep in.
Toilet block fire, crash, burning beehives: Emergency crews busy
Police, fire crews kept busy
Bryan Gould: 'Democracy is a fragile flower'
Columnist Bryan Gould analyses the merits and vulnerabilities of democracy.
Knives and hammers the weapons of choice for Bay robbers
'They just want money to fund their next high.'
Three Bay surfers selected for NZ team
Georgia Wederell, Luke Griffin and Jack Lee among NZ's top 12 junior surfers.
All action in the Bay of Plenty Cup
The Bay of Plenty Cup competition is as close as ever.