Hollywood, Wellywood, now Boppywood?
Investigation into the viability of a film studio in the region will begin in March.
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Search continues for missing Maketu man: who is John Mohi?
John Kohi Mohi has upwards of 80 descendants.
Mount surfer Raiha Ensor would love a win at home
The Barrett Homes Surf Open Bringing is on in Pāpāmoa this weekend.
Polytech mega-merger will have 'major implications' - Toi Ohomai
The government proposes a new national body would manage the institutes.
Family remain hopeful missing Maketū man will be found
Mohi was last seen on Monday
Volunteers searching for missing man
Extensive search under way for missing Maketu man.
Cricket: BOP Development keep winning
Bay of plenty Development beat Northland by 13 runs at the weekend.
Tourist wounded by stingray at Mount Maunganui beach
The man was bodysurfing at the beach around midday today.
Motorcyclists die in horror weekend on Bay roads
Police are investigating both crashes
Bay of Plenty toll roads set for a toll price hike
Bay of Plenty toll road prices are set to go up
Passenger in rolled car in Tauranga was trapped underneath
Male driver of a car which rolled in Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga was trapped underneath
Crash near Tauranga leaves driver critically injured, another with serious injuries
A tweet from the Transport Agency said a detour was in place.
One Roof's must-see properties in the Bay of Plenty this week
One Roof's guide to what's on the market in the Bay of Plenty.
Opinion: Cyclists are the road users we all love to hate
There's nothing more frustrating to drivers than bad cyclists.
Opinion: Do-over holiday? Itinerary ideas for the unruly tourists
Imagining an itinerary for a do-over NZ holiday in the Bay for the unruly tourists
Shoplifter admits reversing over supermarket worker
A woman had admitted reversing over a supermarket worker who was trying to stop her.
Children's bones among those washed up on beach
Three sacks of human bones retrieved from Newdicks Beach after urupa washed into sea.
Te Puke golf pro to head RBHS academy
Te Puke golf pro Jared Pender is the new Rotorua Boys' High School director of golf.
Bay of Plenty measles cases confirmed
Two cases of measles in Bay of Plenty confirmed.
Helping the horticulture industry lift its game
A Tauranga woman is leading a new organisation offering horticulture training and support.
Tauranga's Dianne Mannington is a machine
Dianne Mannington will use the We Run the Night event as training for Boston Marathon.
Opinion: Learning the sun safety message the hard, and painful, way
Learning the sun safety message, the hard and painful way.
Whakatāne woman in serious condition after 22m Mauao fall
Woman fortunate to be hooked on some trees, saving her from falling further.
Cicada kid cracks 'Mount Mauler' mystery
Many beachgoers in the Tauranga area have fallen victim to the Mount Mauler.
Retiring paddler Mike Dawson has plenty to keep him busy
Mike Dawson has pulled the curtain down on a 15-year international canoe slalom career.
Cluster of rats at Bay of Plenty picnic spot disgust local
A Maketū man who encountered a plague of rats says more needs to be done.
NZ's best drifters heading to D1NZ Drifting Championship
The 2019 D1NZ Drifting Champs at Trustpower Baypark Stadium tomorrow and Sunday.
Inflatable boat nearly mowed down by cruise ship 'ran out of fuel'
Rescuer saw 'look of fear' on faces of young people nearly run over by cruise ship.
The Jacksons dedicate song to Michael at NZ show
The line-up includes The Jacksons, Kool & The Gang, Village People and more
Toto a crowd favourite at Summer's Day concert in Tauranga
Dragon, Jefferson Starship and Toto take to the Tauranga stage
Summer's hot, dry spell to continue for Bay of Plenty
If you've been lapping up the Bay heat in recent days, brace yourself for more to come.
Toto respond to Kiwi pōwhiri by singing Africa
Toto get a NZ welcome at Tauranga Airport and respond in a beautiful way.
Hot, dry summer to continue for Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty's warm, dry weather is expected to continue into March.
Crowds lap up Black Caps vs Sri Lanka
Photographer Andrew Warner joined the huge crowd at Mount Maunganui's Bay Oval to watch the Black Caps' ODI against Sri Lanka at the weekend.