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Tackling truancy needs community approach

OPINION: Being at school is not just about the academic learning in the classroom.

'Te ao Māori is compelling': Chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird on their new project

The sisters preserve and blend traditional Māori cooking techniques with modern twists.

Jo Raphael: Ukraine invasion - the war must not go on for another year

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Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty

The MetService warns of potential severe thunderstorms for the Bay of Plenty today.

Tommy Wilson: Te Matatini serves as a benchmark and a beacon

OPINION: Te Matatini showcases another avenue for our kids to explore their identity.

Public Health issues warnings for Ohau Channel and part of Kaituna River

Public health warning has been issued for Lake Ohau channel.

Opinion: Our already anxious country is about to come under a lot more pressure

OPINION: We will do what we can to get through this hard time together.

Jo Raphael: We must take the bad with the good - we can handle it

OPINION: These days it’s like we’re all punching bags.

Opinion: Brainless scumbag looters soaking up precious police time

OPINION: One Hawke’s Bay village has resorted to blockades to deter looters.

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.