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Rare measure to place rāhui on Whirinaki forest draws mixed reaction

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare has placed a rāhui on Whirinaki Te Pua a Tāne Conservation Park.

'Concern' for Murupara: Four Covid cases, health provider offering 'range of services'

Just over half of Murupara's eligible population is fully vaccinated.

Summer shark warning: At least six great whites identified in popular holiday spot

People have been asked to report all sightings of sharks this summer.

Police name man who died in Katikati crash

The two-vehicle crash briefly closed the road.

No ban – but solution found for unsecured horses

Horses became a huge problem in Ōpōtiki following last year's Covid-19 lockdown.

Woman appears in court charged with murder of 5-year-old boy

The accused was denied interim name suppression.

Six great white sharks in Tauranga area prompt warning

People should remain vigilant when out swimming and report all sightings.

Ceiling fire at Tauranga cancer treatment centre under investigation

Significant water damage has shut the Kathleen Kilgour Centre for at least a day.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers have a say on 'buy now, pay later' schemes for alcohol

Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.

DHB staff had reservations about Covid pamphlet - but it was approved anyway

An independent investigation was made into how the brochure was released by the DHB.

'Execution-style' killing: Murder accused given name suppression

Arrested man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.

Rob Rattenbury: Take a deep breath and just keep smiling

Christmas is coming and after nearly two years we're heading towards some form of normal.

Foodbank appeal cracks $100,000 in donations

There is one week left for the Bay of Plenty Times' Christmas Appeal for food bank.

Jordy Gastmeier is 'excited to come to work every day' - and so is her dog Xina

The foodbank's warehouse manager and her canine companion make the foodbank brighter.

'Juice junkies': Welfare leader concerned about payment schemes used to buy liquor

Feedback has been sought on buy now, pay later schemes.

Whakatāne Hospital adult wards 'absolutely full' before Auckland border opened

Nurses at the hospital were also already doing extra shifts and working over-time.