Retiring paddler Mike Dawson has plenty to keep him busy
Mike Dawson has pulled the curtain down on a 15-year international canoe slalom career.
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Rescuer saw 'look of fear' on faces of young people nearly run over by cruise ship.
The Jacksons dedicate song to Michael at NZ show
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Toto a crowd favourite at Summer's Day concert in Tauranga
Dragon, Jefferson Starship and Toto take to the Tauranga stage
Summer's hot, dry spell to continue for Bay of Plenty
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Toto respond to Kiwi pōwhiri by singing Africa
Toto get a NZ welcome at Tauranga Airport and respond in a beautiful way.
Hot, dry summer to continue for Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty's warm, dry weather is expected to continue into March.
Crowds lap up Black Caps vs Sri Lanka
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Bay of Plenty shopping on the up
A Christmas spending slump failed to deter from an increase in shopping in the Bay.
Cosmic light 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience for local skywatchers
A cosmic shower of light has been described as "once in a lifetime" experience.
Beach weather: Metservice's pick of the day
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Where are our campgrounds? Searching for the soul of summer
Scorching days in the sun, crashing waves as you sleep - is the Kiwi holiday under threat?
Bay fire crews kept busy with series of minor fires
Tauranga, Rotorua and Eastern Bay fire crews kept busy with series of minor fires.
Schoolgirl, 15, swims length of Lake Rotoiti
Georgia Bavington left Okere Falls at 6.45am and made it to Korokitewao Bay by 11.15am.
Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
Bay Dreams 2019: 10.5 hours of quality entertainment
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Bay Dreams festival-goers fuming at post-show problems
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Dad pays tribute to teen daughter killed in crash
Father of teen lost in fatal: "when she walked in the room everyone smiled"
Wife dies of 'broken heart' three days after husband
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A miraculous recovery is being made by young crash victim Hollie Snell.
Police disappointed with drink driving checkpoints
83 people have been processed for drink driving during a police operation.
Lotto strikes in Bay of Plenty
A Katikati Lotto player is $31,273 richer after winning second division.
The Kiwi soldier who almost made it home
Wounded and gassed on the battlefield, he made it back to New Zealand and headed for home.
The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting
95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.
Wild weather: Worst could still be to come
Authorities are warning people the worst of wild weather could still be yet to come.
Watch: Soggy Xmas Eve as flooding hits holiday areas
Campers have been forced to evacuate amid rising floodwaters.
Stan Walker looks forward to 'biggest year yet'
Kiwi hitmaker Stan Walker says 2019 will be his biggest year yet
Christmas pressure on for NZ posties
Boxing Day sales starting earlier for NZ Post.
Severe thunderstorm watch in force for Bay of Plenty
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Western Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Coromandel
Toi Ohomai students take up summer internships at Scion
Toi Ohomai students take up summer internships with Scion.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today.
Vigils planned across New Zealand for Grace Millane
Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.