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The minister wants to appoint a commission to run the city.
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Top cop says deaths of Bay of Plenty children will not be the last
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Brave White Island survivor forms bond with family of fallen hero Kiwi guide.
Petition for WorkSafe to drop Whakaari / White Island charges
Petition signatories want WorkSafe to drop charges related to two helicopter pilots.
Veteran pilot sets up fighting fund for Whakaari colleague
'A lot of people think WorkSafe have grossly overstepped the mark', fellow pilot says.
Stephanie Worsop: Winners and losers with more paid sick leave
Opinion: Increasing paid sick leave a double-edged sword for some.
Homeless fears: Desperate dog owner's online plea for pet-friendly rental
Logan Wilson, who owns two dogs, is hopeful he will find a new home.
US speedster one to watch at Baypark Speedway
One of the most successful US visitors in recent years is ready to line up at Baypark.
We need you! Help local business fill van for foodbank
"It's very easy as a middle-class person to not understand what it would be like."
Tauranga Māori 'probably' underpaid as council votes on new remuneration rates
Councillors have upped the rate they pay tangata whenua but say more needs to be done.
Young grower? Awards aims to showcase hidden talent
"You have nothing to lose and so much to gain".
Speed limit proposal: 'Nobody does 80km/h. There's a lot of skidding and horns blowing'
'Dangerous' speed limits prompt potential slow down but not everyone agrees with it.
'Massive' shark spotted near the Pukehina shoreline
He had been in "complete shock" and continued filming the shark on its journey.
Opportunity for chasing pack
This weekend marks round seven of the Bay of Plenty Cup.
How many young voters does the Bay of Plenty really have?
Youth voters in the Bay are following a national trend of increasing.
Three injured in triple car crash
Police were notified of the incident about 6.40am.
Opinion: Permanent fix needed for hole created by migrant labour
OPINION: Investing in local labour is a permanent fix to the seasonal labour shortage.
'Left in the lurch': MPs slam delays in $933m expressway build
Transport minister hits back, saying National had nine years to build the road.
Million-dollar mountain bike and horse riding reserve closer to reality
The reserve will be known as Waitekohekohe Reserve.
Rubbish behaviour: The cost of illegal dumping
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is responsible for rubbish collection on state highways.
Charges won't bring him back, says White Island victim's brother
Whaakari/ White Island tour guide's brother did not want charges laid.
Crazy waste: Bags of dumped crayfish a mystery
"It's pretty gutting, especially with the recreational takes being cut recently."
Bryan Gould: Sport highlights the good, bad and 'nasty'
Opinion: International sport is a wonderful way of spreading goodwill.
Tie-wearing requirement unnecessary and outdated
OPINION: The ability to get a job done isn't affected by wearing a tie or not.
Police officer bitten by woman did not use excessive force - IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority found that officers did not use excessive force.
WorkSafe charges 'relief' for Whakaari victims' family
Tourists have not been back to the island since the eruption on December 9 last year.
White Island tragedy: Hero helicopter company among 13 facing charges
Forty-seven people were on the island when it erupted on December 9 last year.
Stephanie Worsop: Why trolls attacked Meghan Markle over miscarriage news
Opinion: Sexism and internalised misogyny has a role to play.
Body found in Katikati believed to be Shaun Donovan
The body was found at 5.45pm on Saturday.
Revealed: How Covid has affected expats at home and abroad
''I have received mixed feedback with respect to returning expats.''
Market magic: How budding entrepreneurs are getting their name out there
Covid-19 has pushed more people to support local businesses - but where do you find them?
Stephanie Worsop: For the love of concerts, get me those tickets
OPINION: The chance to buy tickets for an unexpected act reignited my concert fever.