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Athletics champion to sevens star in a year
Mariah Ririnui's journey from national athletics champion to sevens star has been rapid.
'No offence' intended by cruise ship's 'pantomime pōwhiri'
"No offence was ever intended and we apologise unreservedly for what has happened."
Bay's Taylor Bettelheim, Fergus Lellman key to win
And the Bay of Plenty development squad will aim to retain their unbeaten season record.
'Blatant racism': Cruise ship guests given 'pantomime' pōwhiri
"Our plea is just stop. Think about what you are doing."
Matt Corby joins Ben Harper on 2020 New Zealand Tour
And he'll also perform in Napier, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and New Plymouth.
How missing out on football team led new Blues signing to rugby
And how mum has helped pave the way for his success.
Joy and pain: The highs and lows of tackling the New York marathon
Locals talk about experiencing the New York City Marathon in all its madness and joy.
Big target proved too much for Cadets
And the teams in the finals have been revealed.
Local Focus: Turtles take time and commitment
Disastrous if released into the wild, turtles are among the 100 most invasive species in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Turtles take time and commitment
Among the 100 most invasive species in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sudden death cricket to reveal the finals contenders
Saturday's sudden death cricket will decide teams that will play BOP Cup and Plate Finals.
Bay of Plenty and Lakes measles outbreak warning
The measles outbreak in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes continues to rise.
'I will do everything I can to stop them' - Mark Mitchell on gangs
His comments come after the Mongrel Mob Ōpōtiki president rubbished National's plans.
Summer of Sevens: BOP teams gear up
Qualifying for the TECT National Sevens is front of mind for Bay of Plenty men and women.
'My whole life was gone': Woman tells of surgical device nightmare
The woman lived with extreme pain for six years.
A Taupō win will mean 100 per cent success rate for Wells
And she's after redemption when she lines up in Taupō.
Rugby: Carroll gets Blues call up to replace Wardlaw
But Baden told him to go for it.
'Good luck': Gang leader rubbishes National's plans
'Are we not allowed to spend time with our own family members?'
'He nearly killed us': Mum of children held hostage by father speaks
She said she suffered nine years of abuse at his hands.
Four Head Hunters sentenced in Tauranga kidnapping case
Two of the four Headhunter gang members found guilty of kidnapping have been jailed.
New Zealand Sevens: Will Warbrick debut?
With his New Zealand Sevens contract signed, Warbrick's next step is get on the field.
'Very dangerous season ahead': Large Matatā bushfire prompts warning
The hot weather has its downfalls!
Counsellor: Hostage ordeal trauma will have lasting impact
"The survival part of the brain gets extremely heightened through traumatic events."
Hostage tragedy: Man shot by police 'trying to turn his life around'
Neighbours describe the 'terrifying' events that unfolded on Oriana Cres.
Volcanic unrest at White Island, eruption more likely than usual
White Island may be entering a period where eruptive activity is more likely than normal.
Bay of Plenty schools ditch the straw
Bay of Plenty schools have the opportunity to move to a more sustainable packaging.
TJ Perenara vs RBHS Stuart Leach - whose try was best?
Rotorua Boys' High School first XV player Stuart Leach has been placed among the stars.
Fatal shooting: Girls out of hospital, hostage-taker a 'recluse'
A man was shot dead by police yesterday after holding children hostage with a machete.
Two children stable after fatal SH2 crash, witnesses sought
Police are now seeking the public's help for information following the crash.
Bay players line up against Papua New Guinea
Three Bay of Plenty women will start from the bench.
Opinion: Armed tactical police needed on the ground
No New Zealand cop wants to shoot anyone.
Black Stick Samantha Charlton reacts to sports awards recognition
All Black Sam Cane and Black Stick Samantha Charlton reign supreme at BOP Sports Awards.