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Wins for Bay teams in opening round
Bay of Plenty hockey teams have begun their Intercity campaigns.
Body found in Tauranga Harbour
A body has been found inside a vehicle near the Maungatapu Bridge in Tauranga.
Landing that new job not easy in Rotorua
Jobs are plentiful in Rotorua, but so is competition.
Tauranga move up the table after win
Tauranga City have moved into fourth place in the Northern Football League first divison.
Boy 'gobsmacked' at being left behind by InterCity bus, says passenger
The boy was from Papamoa and although calm, told passengers karma would get the driver.
Motorcyclist in intensive care after crash
Three people were at least moderately injured in motorbike accidents on the weekend.
Bay's social agencies applaud meth eviction move
Housing NZ tenants wrongfully evicted will have their MSD debts wiped.
Award-winning Tauranga mathematician elected Fellow of Royal Society of London
Award-winning Tauranga mathematician to be made Royal Society Fellow.
Environmental impact report highlights issues needing attention
Environmental Aotearoa 2019 report welcomed by Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Rotorua waka ama paddlers up for long-haul gold
A Rotorua waka ama crew want to extend their club's golden run at Long Distance Nationals.
Basketball: Sweet spot for Easter tournament
The Mel Young Easter Classic basketball tournament has 135 teams in Tauranga this weekend
Wait times for kids with disabilities causing massive strain
Bay of Plenty region had the third-longest wait times for specialist care for children.
CGT rejection a win for 'greedy' people, says campaigner
Others say the decision will bring a sigh of relief to many ordinary people.
Te Puke child flown to Starship after car and train crash on SH2
Te Puke child in critical condition after car she was in is hit by a train.
Unlocking the 'healing powers' of tattoos
Rotorua's Joycelia Hyde is excited to be taking part in Miss Tattoo NZ this weekend.
Heartbreaking 25 deaths on Bay of Plenty roads an 'absolute tragedy'
The Bay of Plenty's grim road toll has been described as a 'tragedy'.
Region benefits from $2.4m from Southern Trust grants
BOP receives share of over $2 million in grants from The Southern Trust.
Measles outbreak among young adults at Mount Maunganui
One young adult remains in Tauranga Hospital after contracting the measles.
SuperGold bus hours under review
SuperGold bus hours are up for review after feedback from the public.
Show must go on: Busted guitars no problem for Waylon
Meet the man musicians turn to when equipment breaks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tourist fatally injured on Moutohorā Island named
Police have named the 73-year-old tourist
Taupō crash victim died doing what he loved - riding motorcycles
Colin Stephenson, 59, was one of 27 people killed on New Zealand roads last week.
Tourist's fatal fall on Moutohorā (Whale) Island
Tourist fell while on a guided trip of Moutohorā Island.
Hamilton beats Bay of Plenty for most popular summer bach spots
Bookabach's top summer spot is Hamilton, beating Mount Maunganui and Rotorua.
More police seek counselling for trauma on the job
The number of police seeking professional help after trauma on the job has tripled.
Five Bay of Plenty rugby players named in NZ Under 20 team
NZ Under 20s coach Craig Philpott names five Bay players in team.
Tahuriorangi to play for Whakarewarewa
Chiefs halfback Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi will play for Whakarewarewa against Te Puna.
Stricter stink bug controls proposed for imported cargo
So far this season, border officers have detected 123 live stink bugs.
Maketū family in mourning after fatal crash
Manepo Tapsell-Wafer, 21, died instantly in a crash on Tuesday.
Tauranga's Shania Rawson hunting world crown
Tauranga mountainbiker Shania Rawson is in third place in the Crankworx World Tour.
Apprentice builders put to the test
Bay building apprentices will be competing for this year's apprentice competition