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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.
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Rugby: Carroll gets Blues call up to replace Wardlaw
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'Good luck': Gang leader rubbishes National's plans
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'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
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Counsellor: Hostage ordeal trauma will have lasting impact
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Hostage tragedy: Man shot by police 'trying to turn his life around'
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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
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TJ Perenara vs RBHS Stuart Leach - whose try was best?
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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.
Ignite7: Which emerging stars impressed?
Given the tools to succeed, young talent flourished at Red Bull Ignite7.
Injuries mean speedsters Portia Woodman, Michaela Blyde out
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Tauranga camp aims to unearth taekwondo talent
And they'll also focus on personal development.
Samantha Motion: Fly tippers are scum. So here's what we should do with them
COMMENT: It's time to pump up the penalties and stop the culprits.
Wardlaw risked death playing professional rugby
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