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'Far-reaching and devastating': Meth use has surged in this part of NZ as prices drop
Police attribute increased drug use to greater availability and lower prices.
Fusion of Māori storytelling and circus arts in new theatre tour
The show blends te reo Māori with stunning circus theatre.
‘Small beginnings’: Tournament now hosts more athletes than Olympics
Games is the biggest intermediate-school level sports tournament in Australasia.
On The Up: Kiwis accepted into Oxford, Harvard, Princeton and more
Three Bay of Plenty locals have been accepted into the world's most prestigious schools.
Opinion: The investor's guide to surviving a sell-off
Investors are advised not to panic amidst the market volatility.
Check your tickets! Tauranga, Rotorua Lotto players win $16k
Plus, where the winning tickets were sold.
'It’s like stepping into a calling': Six police graduates deployed to BoP
'We are the ones who stand in the way of injustice.'
National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.
On The Up - 'Memory, culture, and nostalgia': MasterChef winners' 'immersive' food experience
'It’s nice to come home and bring this dinner which is really special to us.'
'Strong heart': Teen's hikoi for Māori wards inspires supporters
'He’s just got such a strong sense of honour and duty.'
Ex-cyclone Tam in BoP Waikato: Boaties advised to cancel Easter plans
Bay of Plenty faces up to 250mm of rain, with warnings in Rotorua and Kaimai Range.
'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award
'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'
Kawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murder
Three people have been charged with murder following the death of Michael Tokona.
On The Up: From tricycle to triumph - Young BMX champ aims for Olympics
Maddy, 13, is a four-time national BMX champion with sights firmly fixed on the Olympics.
'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changes
Practical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.
Revealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheet
A jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.
'Really good test': Apprentice challenge winners head to nationals
Apprentices had eight hours to construct a planter box using traditional joinery.
Jordan Cup returns to Tauranga Sports after tight match
Whakarewarewa remained unbeaten, defeating Greerton Marist 57-28 at home.
Opinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globally
The S&P 500 fell 10.5% over two days after Trump's tariff announcement.
Pattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook users
The offender previously stole $305,000 from her employer.
'Wanton disregard' or 'human fallibility'? Jury to decide rider's culpability in double fatal
Geoffrey and Karen Boucher were killed when they were struck by a motorcyclist in 2022.
Insanity plea: Triple killing case in Rotorua heads to trial
The accused, Justin Jeffries, is pleading insanity to three murder charges.
15yo charged with murder over Kawerau death
The teenager was taken into custody after a search in Ōtara, Auckland.
Who's the best apprentice? Builders hammer away for top spot
Up to 22 regional winners will compete in the national final in Hamilton in June.
Teen's 160km hīkoi backing Māori wards referendum
Jack Karetai-Barrett's inviting others to join the walk, aiming to raise awareness.
Payment disputes: Kāinga Ora apartment project hits roadblock
Little has happened at a Kāinga Ora-owned building site in Rotorua for months.
‘Real win for Tauranga’: Bay Oval to host Black Caps series against old foe
The Tauranga Mayor expects 'significant economic benefits'.