5.0 magnitude quake between Tauranga and Rotorua
Hint: It wasn't because everyone was having a Labour Day sleep in.
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Toilet block fire, crash, burning beehives: Emergency crews busy
Police, fire crews kept busy
Knives and hammers the weapons of choice for Bay robbers
'They just want money to fund their next high.'
All action in the Bay of Plenty Cup
The Bay of Plenty Cup competition is as close as ever.
Opinion: Delaying gratification pays dividends
We live in a gotta-get-it-now society. Can we buck the trend?
'Rotorua's stadium ... 'better than ours'
Does Tauranga need a new stadium? What will it take to get one?
They've done it! Steamers claim Championship
The Steamers have topped off an electric season with victory in the final.
'I'd much rather win the championship than have 100 games'
There are plenty of milestones that could be reached tonight.
Cricket: Two Bays to battle for Howell cup
Cricket's Battle of the Bays is on this weekend in Tauranga.
Measles outbreak: Vaccine supplies improve
The measles risk remains high in the Bay of Plenty.
Sun, sand and brews: Labour weekend to be a cracker in the Bay
Temperatures are looking swell!
Wild wind! Rotorua man's near-miss with falling tree
Did you feel the strong winds?
Kiri Gillespie: Don't like the noise? Move
Is it really fair to complain about noise from a popular concert venue?
Regional plan to combat Bay of Plenty measles outbreak
A regional plan is being developed to deal with the Bay of Plenty's measles outbreak.
Bay winners! Lotto players score nice chunk of change
The winning tickets were sold in Tauranga and Whakatāne.
Whaka 100 - the best places to watch the action
Four Bay riders have been identified as top contenders for Whaka 100.
Father follows in son's bike tracks to compete at NI champs
The North Island Titles event will be held at the Tauranga BMX Club this weekend.
Severe gales, hail and thunderstorms to hit the Bay
Rain, thunder and even hail may be on the cards.
Getting noticed as a high performance female rugby player
Whether you play rugby or not, women interested can attend an open invite.
Tones and I announces all ages gig at the Mount
Two of the Dance Monkey singer's three shows will be in the Bay.
Highway cleared after crushed car falls off haulage truck
Motorists were asked to be cautious when travelling in the area.
Kiwi experience prepared for hip hop star Tyga
The Rack City artist is scheduled to perform in Tauranga for up to 75 minutes.
Drax Project announce Bay stop during summer tour
Former Katikati College student Ben O'Leary will be back in the Western Bay to perform.
No time off for marathon winner
Bay of Plenty runners are making their mark at New Zealand's biggest running celebration.
'Come out in force and see two bloody good teams put on a show'
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are favourites to lift the Mitre 10 Cup championship title.
Investigations launched after three vehicles torched
Both police and Fire and Emergency have labelled the incident 'suspicious'.
Only one team unbeaten in Baywide Cup cricket
Greerton lead the competition after beating Te Puke in a top-of-the-table match.
Bay of Plenty Steamers fans raring to go for home final
The Steamers smashed Manawatu 64-3 in the semifinal on Friday night.
Swim Rotorua head coach steps down. What's next?
"That's going to be the hardest thing - knowing my time with them is coming to an end."
Coulter in the thick of young player surge
22-year-old George Coulter is one of the younger players on the croquet green
Bay real estate company announces leadership changes
The new appointments will be effective from December 2.
Steamers rout Manawatu to book final berth
And the local side are on the rampage with a 64-3 win.
Bay of Plenty runners top contenders in Auckland Marathon
Two Tauranga women and a woman trained by a Tauranga coach are the leading contenders.
Bay's top cricket competition heats up with plenty on the line
As round three of the Bay of Plenty Cup title race gets underway.