Drought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summer
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Father found guilty of murdering 2yo daughter
A jury has found Maketū man Aaron Izett guilty of murdering his daughter.
One dead after SH36 crash involving truck
One person has died and another is in a critical condition.
Kristin Macfarlane: Why we said 'no' to legalising cannabis
OPINION: The pro-cannabis campaigners' battle relied on people seeking information.
'Critical' plans for future of Bay of Plenty water get go ahead
"This is critical to our region."
Defence and Crown at odds over insanity plea in Maketū murder trial
The defence says he was 'entirely irrational,' the Crown argues he was in a 'meth rage'.
Jury retires to consider verdicts in Maketū murder trial
The jury has found Maketu man of the murder of his 2-year-old daughter
'Insanity is not a defence', psychiatrist says in Maketū murder trial
Rather the accused was 'labouring under drug-induced intoxication', he said.
Mitre 10 Cup: Steamers record fourth win in Battle of the Bays
The Steamers took control of the match late in the game.
'The biggest burden': Some Bay of Plenty language schools on brink
Some face closures but others believe Bay could cash in as a 'safe haven'.
Kiri Gillespie: It's time to end the silliness over fire sirens
OPINION: The sirens should stay. It's the complainants who should go.
'I was very delusional': Murder-accused tells court of time in mental health facility
The murder-accused claimed he was having hallucinations, and felt insane.
Maketū murder accused: 'It's my worst nightmare'
Izett said it was more than just voices, he was having "a full mental breakdown".
Bryan Gould: Government must tackle issue of importing fishermen from virus hotspots
OPINION: Ministers and officials need to show clarity and decisiveness.
Murder accused claimed 'they killed her', jury told
Izett is on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.
Kristin Macfarlane: If so many are jobless, what does the future of the region look like?
OPINION: With increasing unemployment, what does the future of the BOP look like?
Fire sirens silenced: Why some firefighters are concerned
'The fire siren also provides peace of mind for people.'
Slain toddler could have survived out of water, court told
A jury has heard the degree of force during a fatal assault of a child was "substantial".
Kieran Madden: Half-right no substitute for the whole truth
OPINION: Politicians need to become comfortable with the whole, complicated truth.
Jo Raphael: Virtual malls great way of supporting local businesses
OPINION: There is a certain appeal to shopping online.
Maketū toddler's death: Murder accused told police he did not kill daughter
A police officer says the accused was the first to mention his slain daughter.
Winner winner! Bay of Plenty events come out on top at awards night
Can you guess who the big winners are?
Jo Raphael: Long live weekend and holiday road trips around NZ
OPINION: Road trips can be an effective spreader of Covid-19.
Samantha Motion: We've bin had - why a good move got bad reviews
OPINION: There's a lesson for councils in the public reaction to waste collection changes.
New government model 'prototype' idea rings mayors' alarm bells
Local first or regional front? Mayoral forum debates how to approach new Govt.
Maketū murder accused showed 'unreal' aggression, chewed through spit mask
Murder accused Aaron Izett showed 'unreal' strength during his arrest, a witness says.
Witness: Murder accused's odd behaviour had 'ramped up'
Several Maketū residents have described a murder accused's conduct as 'erratic' and 'odd'.
Kelly Makiha: Do we have enough beds left for long weekend visitors?
OPINION: And for those who do come here, we need to make them welcome.
Kobe Bryant & NZ's team of 5 million - what they have in common
And the tournament celebrates 10 years this weekend.
Architecture awards: Who came out on top?
The 2020 Bay of Plenty ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards have been announced.
Jo Raphael: We must plug the border gaps
OPINION: Why haven't we been focused on ports?
Bay pie legend now king of the sausage roll
Judges were looking for a traditional sausage roll of specific weight and length.
Coffee cart stolen and ransacked
"That's a part of your business, it's your livelihood, so without it you've got nothing."