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Three rescued after boat capsizes on Bay of Plenty sandbar
Three men have been rescued after their boat capsized south of Tauranga.
Blue skies for first ship a good omen
Majestic Princess made the first of her 13 scheduled visits to Tauranga this season.
Rotorua to lose local-based rescue chopper
Clark says Rotorua will be well-service by rescue choppers based elsewhere.
Aerial drops of 1080 opposed by those living nearby
Residents say they understand that the science. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Disco legends announce A Summer's Day Disco in Bay
The Jacksons, Kool and the Gang, Village People to perform at Mount Maunganui.
'Dangerous' man wanted by police
Tauranga police are looking for a man considered to be dangerous after a serious assault.
Gang members told men to dig up body
Three men have admitted attempting to dig up a body - an order by gang members
Rotorua rescue helicopter sold amid service shake-up
'I imagine the people of Rotorua will be very, very angry and they should be.'
Police name Pukehina crash victims
The two people killed in a crash on SH2 last week have today been named.
Police seek 'dangerous' man in Bay of Plenty
Police are looking for a man considered to be dangerous after "a serious assault".
Two more dead in horror week on Bay of Plenty roads
Police confirmed the crash is a "double fatal" but could not provide more information.
One Love 2019 announced final line-up, plus camping experience
A new campground facility has been announced for One Love 2019.
NZ's highest average rates - again
This district has topped the list since it began in 2014 and easily outstrips Auckland.
Bay police netball team to the rescue
A police netball squad put on a special move for the driver of a stalled car.
Shane Jones wants criminals, unemployed to plant trees
The forestry industry and KiwiRail are winners in the Provincial Growth Fund.
Extra 275 public housing places by 2022
A total 275 more public housing places are planned for the Bay of Plenty by 2022
'A miracle no one died': Frightening near head-on collision caught on camera
"I've seen some crazy stuff on our roads but that's one of the worst I've seen."
More education staff to strike in Rotorua
Learning support specialists are the latest NZEI members to take strike action.
Superstar coming to Tauranga for first NZ show
Okurrr, hip hop superstar Cardi B announces NZ concerts.
Gang member with Bay links wanted by police after escape
Police are calling for help to help track down a man who escaped the Auckland court.
80 brand new homes from $200K in development plan
The development is proposed for 4 Emerald Shores Dr.
Funding for EVs and chargers at Toi Ohomai
The project was one of 19 granted funding by Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods.
Revealed: NZ First MP's family ties with Wally Haumaha
NZ First deputy leader referred to Wally Haumaha as whānau in maiden speech to Parliament.
Flooding and slips close SH2 in Bay of Plenty
The road would remain closed until further assessment was possible during daylight.
The day a river claimed 18 lives
Sixteen children and two adults came to grief in the Motu River 118 years ago today.
Urban-rural battle looming among councillors
The regional council's representation review shows an emerging urban/rural split.
Te Puke attracts fast and furious
About 80 entries are expected to compete at Fagans Valley circuit.
Cow 'in a bad way' after being hit by logging truck
Police attend crash in Paengaroa after logging truck hit a cow on the highway
Head of Wally Haumaha inquiry stands down
The chair of the inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment has stood down.