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Blacks Caps v England: Teams honour storm victims, London fan makes epic journey to Tauranga
Excited spectators poured into Bay Oval for the day-night test.
Cyclone Gabrielle shows how real the threat from climate change is
OPINION: The impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle are utterly devastating.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Why the Bay of Plenty got off lightly
The Bay of Plenty dodged the most severe weather due to its geography.
'Dodged a bullet': Black Caps v England Bay Oval match to go ahead
The Black Caps are playing England in a day-night test at Bay Oval tomorrow
Opinion: Community effort needed in cyclone response
OPINION: Emotions are going to be running high after a wet summer and recent flooding.
Bay of Plenty has highest rate nationally of young adults unemployed, not in education
The Salvation Army says young people are not benefiting from the "booming" job market.
Live: Multiple trees down, thousands without power, schools closed after Cyclone Gabrielle
Keep up to date with the latest on Cyclone Gabrielle's impact in the Bay of Plenty.
All you need to know about the BOP state of emergency
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.
Imported measles case visited Tauranga
The case is isolated at home and contact tracing under way.
BOP state of emergency: Civil Defence on alert as high tide approaches
The cyclone has been wreaking havoc across the top of the North Island on Monday.
Tauranga runner Sam Tanner beats personal best at Millrose Games
It comes as George Beamish smashed the national 3000m record.
'My life is completely different': Woman’s costly battle to get an ADHD diagnosis
"I really struggled to feel like my partner loved me because of emotional dysregulation.”
Cyclone Gabrielle: Heavy rain, strong winds and swells lash region
Severe weather was forecast across the North Island today.
Covid-19-related GP funding cut as most cases ease
The changes will apply from February 13 unless you are a vulnerable person.
‘I can buy myself flowers’: Singletons on self-love; couples on what makes long-term relationships tick
Q&A: couples and singles share their thoughts on relationships ahead of Valentine's Day.
Two people killed in SH35 crash near Ōpōtiki
A passer-by discovered the vehicle down the bank near Opape Rd.
Drug kingpin 'learnt from the best' - his father, court told
He would illegally buy the drugs using the dark web, paying for it with Bitcoin.
'Lethal combination' of strong winds, heavy rain set to hit Bay of Plenty
Residents are asked to avoid driving, clear drains and have an emergency kit ready.
Sonya Bateson: Why is tipping rearing its ugly head in our society?
OPINION: 'Now I fear that tipping is creeping more and more into everyday life.'
50km before 50: Councillor by weekday, Tarawera Ultramarathon runner by weekend
More than 5000 people are expected to take part in the event.
Appeal for sightings of Bay of Plenty man missing for two months
Despite 'extensive searches' across the region, the Murupara man cannot be found.
PM in Tauranga: Hipkins visits residents affected by slips
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is visiting Tauranga today.
Kiri Gillespie: Financial caution needed by those who can't really afford to travel
It's great people are getting on planes again, but not everyone can afford to.
Premium debate: Looming cyclone stirs opinion of news coverage
Subscribers have their say on whether news of a potential cyclone is worth it.
Settled Bay of Plenty weather expected this week - but a cyclone threat looms
The earliest the next tropical cyclone is expected to develop is over the weekend.
Jo Raphael: Even my dog is more prepared for an emergency than I am
OPINION: Soggy Shaky Isles forces need for emergency preparedness.
Ngahi Bidois: Sharing the fruit of the knowledge tree
OPINION: There is no new knowledge that someone did not know before you.
Mike Dawson on the 'massive undertaking' skiing 1000km across Antarctica
The coldest day nearly got to -40 but Mike Dawson says the trip was 'very incredible'.
Sonya Bateson: Expensive school uniforms a yoke around parents’ necks
OPINION: If we got rid of uniforms, we could see hand-me-downs back in the schoolyard.
The 'accessible minister': New Education Minister's goals and focus
Tauranga-based list MP Jan Tinetti has been named the new Education Minister.
Subscribers weigh in on Hipkins' chance to prove his differences as a leader
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.