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A land of unrest - our explosive neighbours

Volcanoes shape our past, present and will likely shape our future, say experts.

Te Puke fatal crash offender jailed

A Vanuatu national has been jailed for 22 months after a fatal crash in Te Puke.

It's Christmas all year round for Te Puke shopkeeper

Dr Angela Thomson passed up a career in law to open her own Christmas shop in Te Puke.

Local Focus: White Island victims remembered in ‘paddle out’

“People who came to holiday here won’t be going home.” Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NZ Rugby awards: Bay volunteer celebrated

Bay of Plenty stars were among those honoured at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.

Simon Wilson: Beware small-minded politicians hiding behind fake economic arguments

COMMENT: Knowing cost of a plan is important, but the business case won't tell you that.

Bones found on island beach near Tauranga

Police were making inquiries.

Local Focus: Time running out to talk trash

Tauranga sends too much household waste to landfill. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ovation revises cruise itinerary after White Island tragedy

Of the 47 people on the island during the explosion 38 were cruise passengers.

Steve Braunias: White Island latest tragedy in year of grief and unimaginable terror

Comment: As a name, White Island is about to take on a new and terrible resonance.

Warning after major chemical spill at Mount Maunganui

Multiple fire crews respond to a major flammable liquid spill at a Totara St.

Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo

It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.

Teenager seriously injured after assault in central Tauranga

Police were still on the scene investigating.

Northern Spirit outshine Central Hinds at Bay Oval

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Samoa measles tragedy sparks concerns in Bay

More than 60 people have died in Samoa due to the measles outbreak.

Watch: Kiwi mum confronts man who 'tried to get daughter in his car'

Video of mum challenging man has been viewed more than 125,000 times.