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'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.
'Putting them in prison isn't going to work': More warnings for crims
You're more likely to receive a police warning in the Bay of Plenty than anywhere else.
Donation scheme not an easy decision for some schools
The deadline to opt-in to the Government's school donation scheme is about to expire.
Local Focus: Should private fireworks be banned?
Should private fireworks be banned? Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / NZ Herald
Punches and death threats - a GP's journey in treating addicts
Mount doctor is one of a handful of GPs in NZ who treat those with dependency issues.
Rugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te Aroha
First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.
The $1000 drug that could help Brayden Wood
"To keep it from people who could benefit from it so much, it's wrong."
Porn discovery hampers backpacker killer's parole efforts
Coulam was discovered accessing porn during overnight release to pre-approved location.
Want a job? Hospitality sector booming but staff needed
Turnovers have jumped by $182m in 4 years but Bay hospitality providers need more staff.
$36m meth bust: Sentencing date set for Rotorua man
Lionel McDonald was charged after a bust in Fairy Springs in August.
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.
'I still can't believe it': Kiwifruit pioneer dies in holiday tragedy
A Bay of Plenty identity has drowned during a boating trip in the United Kingdom.
Refereeing - a role of making decisions in front of everybody
Rugby referee Ryan Waite talks about the often unenviable task of officiating the game
Māori antiques roadshow: 'Exceptional and rare' hei tiki could fetch $500k
"Exceptional and rare" hei tiki one of the finest to ever surface at auction.
City council issues $32m of consents for 76 new homes
The majority of consents were issued in the Mount Maunganui/Pāpāmoa area.
Haka and girls' skills standouts for English league team
"It's not often you see so many smiles at once."
The next Benji Marshall? Ceiza joins Tigers
There were multiple offers on the table but talented teen Ceiza James has made his pick.
Rotorua legal fraternity mourn loss of 'good man, great friend'
Harry the fox may be gone, but he is not forgotten by his legal peers.
Victory for family: Neihana's choking tragedy sparks change
The tragic story of Neihana Renata's choking at daycare has led to possible change.
Scientists keep close watch on White Island rumbles
Two indicators of unrest at our most active volcano are at their highest level since 2016.
Father and son lose fight to keep names secret after fatal stabbing
More charges laid after Edgecumbe murder earlier this month.
Viral! Tauranga schools' staff boogie in video
The lighthearted video has been doing the rounds on social media.
Local Focus: Rugby fans 'still proud'
Pāpāmoa All Blacks fan removes Webb Ellis Cup. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Northern Districts make seven changes to squad facing Central Stags
Changes aplenty as Northern Districts head to Bay Oval for first home match.
'Absolutely stoked': $5.2m surf lifesaving club rebuild to begin
Demolition starting soon: How lifeguard patrols will be affected this summer.
Self-belief fuels Tauranga City to overcome Birkenhead
The national age-group tourney is so popular organiser Graeme Sole had to turn away teams.
'Enviro wāhine warrior': Cartoonist's drastically sustainable life
Profile: How Tauranga cartoonist Mig McMillan forged a path towards sustainable living.
McLaren Falls death: Offender has jail term quashed
Woman jailed in relation to gang killing has sentence quashed due to unfair court report.
Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.