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Spate of suspicious and unexplained fires prompts warning
Some are being treated as suspicious, while others are still sitting as unexplained.

Police release name of Pyes Pa Rd fatal crash victim
The crash happened about 6am Monday on State Highway 36 between Rotorua and Tauranga.

Fire crews busy after numerous Guy Fawkes callouts
The number of fireworks-related call-outs crept close to 20.

Black Sticks women visit Rotorua school
Malfroy School students had some exciting visitors this week.

Pyes Pa Rd 'tragedy' raises road toll to 63 - 12 more than last year
It is understood yesterday's death brought the toll to 63 people killed on Bay roads.

The next step: What is high performance?
Women with dreams of joining a high performance rugby programme were shown what to expect.

No seatbelt: One person dead in State Highway 36 crash
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

'Hugely significant': Court of Appeal rules in Motiti Island decision
The future of a controversial move to introduce a marine reserve has been decided on.

Rivalry continued: Tauranga Boys' earn bragging rights
Tauranga Boys' College and Rotorua Boys' High School have squared off again.

Sevens: Te Puna freight train rolls on
When it comes to club sevens, Te Puna men and Rangiuru women are unstoppable forces.

Health plan aims to halt spread of measles in Bay and Lakes
Bay of Plenty/ Lakes health officials sign off on a plan to halt the measles outbreak.

Maylene Meroiti - A coach with a passion
A Rotorua pair received top honours at the New Zealand Netball Awards this week.

Brotherhood claims seventh title
The Waiariki men's hockey team have won a seventh national title

Baywide cricket rivalry to reach peak once again
Greerton is leading the Bay of Plenty Cup competition standings.

Haka and girls' skills standouts for English league team
"It's not often you see so many smiles at once."

Volcanic unrest on White Island - should we be nervous?
Level of volcanic tremor and gas output are at their highest since 2016.

Father and son lose fight to keep names secret after fatal stabbing
More charges laid after Edgecumbe murder earlier this month.

More than $30,000 for local care-giving grandparents
More than 900 grandparents were now caring for approximately 1700 Bay of Plenty children.

'I finished pretty empty ... I gave my everything'
The Xterra World Championship is the pinnacle of the off road triathlon season.

Down and dirty: Pooch owners to get messy at Mud Dog Run
The family pup will definitely need a bath after this one!

Steamers celebration: How you can join in
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are hitting the town to celebrate with fans.

New data reveals extent of Bay of Plenty drug use
From P in Kawerau to cocaine at the beach: New data lifts the lid on what we're using.

Self-belief fuels Tauranga City to overcome Birkenhead
The national age-group tourney is so popular organiser Graeme Sole had to turn away teams.

Job done. So what's next for the Steamers?
Steamers coach Clayton McMillan and captain Aidan Ross reflect on an outstanding season.

Wāhine thrive at Māori league tournament
The NZMRL Tuakana Tournament is a highlight on the sport's calendar every year.

Hawke's Bay win cricket's Battle of the Bays
Hawke's Bay have claimed the Howell Family Trophy.

5.0 magnitude quake between Tauranga and Rotorua
Hint: It wasn't because everyone was having a Labour Day sleep in.

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.'