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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.
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.
'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.
Want a job? Hospitality sector booming but staff needed
Turnovers have jumped by $182m in 4 years but Bay hospitality providers need more staff.
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.
Porn discovery hampers backpacker killer's parole efforts
Coulam was discovered accessing porn during overnight release to pre-approved location.
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
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."
'Intoxicated consent is nonetheless consent': Well-known man's rape acquittal
A Bay of Plenty man has been found not guilty of raping a teenage girl.
Father and son lose fight to keep names secret after fatal stabbing
More charges laid after Edgecumbe murder earlier this month.
Local Focus: Bay of Plenty Steamers thank the fans
Mitre 10 Cup champions take the trophy on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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.
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.
Boom times: Bay of Plenty kiwifruit growers reap $1.4 billion in a year
Kiwifruit has pumped $1.4 billion into Bay of Plenty economy in one year, figures show.
'I'd much rather win the championship than have 100 games'
There are plenty of milestones that could be reached tonight.
Local Focus: Showtime for Tauranga Arts Festival
Ten-day arts extravaganza gets under way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Walkouts, protests and boycott: Council meeting hit by drama
Return of the cloak and the mystery of the missing hat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tyga trouble: Residents' outrage at loud concert
The rapper was performing yesterday at Mount Maunganui's Soper Reserve.
Local Focus: Treaty torn from wall as Council sworn in
All eyes were on newly elected Andrew Hollis. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'A mighty man': Wife shares pain of losing her wonderful husband
Tauranga man Stuart Pedersen is farewelled by hundreds after helping save his wife.