'Brutal in the extreme': Dad who murdered 2-year-old daughter sentenced to life in prison
The Maketū father who murdered his 2-daughter has been sentenced.
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Business digest: Performing arts centre becomes charitable trust
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All you need to know about One Love Festival
The festival has evolved significantly in a short seven years.
42 years, 413 dead bodies: Police photographer retires
In more than 25 years as a forensic police photographer, you see a lot.
Beach safety: Learn how to look out for rips
Learning how to identify rips could save lives.
Historical Covid-19 case confirmed at Port of Tauranga
The case is historical and not infectious, the ports said.
Business digest: Shoppers spend $3m in Bay of Plenty during 2020
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What do tenancy law changes mean for domestic abuse victims?
New rules for renters aim to make life easier for victims of abuse but will it work?
'Thought the whole house was going to fall down': Resident close to quake epicentre shares story
People have described feeling the quakes around the Bay of Plenty.
You want a kitchen with that? Bay homeowners splurge on renos
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Dawn Picken: Relief the word of the day as Biden takes reins
OPINION: America is on the path to rejoining the world.
The wait is over: NCEA exam results published online
NCEA results went online this morning.
Father in hospital after 'brutal' bashing while he tried to protect his kids
Police are appealing for any information about the attack in Papamoa on Sunday.
'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise
'We have been well behind for some years.'
Dawn Picken: Is Martin Luther King jnr's dream still alive?
OPINION: King's dream is not dead, but it does appear to be on life support.
Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.
Jack Grace's Howard Morrison Quartet call up
Why Jack Grace has officially joined Howard Morrison Quartet Take Two.
More job ads - a sign of desperation?
Thousands are on the Job Seeker benefit, and jobs are increasingly difficult to fill.
More extreme weather events strike Bay of Plenty this summer
More extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.
$10k BayTrust offers lifeline to chronic illness charity
The grant "means survival" for CCIS, operations co-ordinator Miranda Whitwell says.
Revealed: What sweeteners desperate tenants are offering landlords
Demand continues to outstrip supply in the rental market.
Dawn Picken: Trump's legacy a shameful one
OPINION: Can America once again govern on reason and facts rather than fear and lies?
Bay MP: People upset at fire siren should 'get some earplugs'
Fire sirens the 'price we need to pay' for being protected, says MP.
'It's stuffed': Global supply chain woes spark fears of empty shelves
Customers are starting to notice gaps on shelves which could drive up prices.
Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?
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Bay's export success a 'saviour' after Covid-19
And a new report suggests the region will continue to be a top performer.
US expats in the Bay fear repercussions of impeachment
Some say the impeachment of Donald Trump is something that needs to happen.
Report: Bay of Plenty strong performer in wake of Covid-19
Things are looking up for the Bay of Plenty, especially in you're in the kiwifruit sector.
Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren
Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.
Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off
The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.
Coromandel beach sees closures after potential 'great white' sighting
Opoutere Beach has been closed and reopened twice today.
'Fight or flight': First-time offenders lash out post-lockdown
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