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Opinion: The local government system is broken

Opinion: What government does now could make or break the future of our growing region.

More counterfeit money found in Bay of Plenty

Police are finding more counterfeit notes.

Luke Kirkness: We love it but is it time for a coffee break?

Opinion: We love our coffee in the Bay of Plenty but why not try something new?

Man jailed for posing as teen to lure schoolgirls into the bush for sexual acts

A Mount Maunganui man has been jailed for sexual offences against four teenage girls.

Emergency accommodation support services lack a 'moral failure' by Govt - social housing provider

The Government is now spending nearly a million dollars a day to put people up.

'New look': Mt Maunganui property sells for record $9.5m

The $9.5m sale was a record for the region, says REINZ

Seven appear in court after drug raids

Seven people have been charged with a raft of drug-related charges.

Fire crews called to scrub fire near Te Puke

And in Pauanui, a kayaker has been rescued from the Tairua bar.

Zizi Sparks: Careers in creative sector should be encouraged

OPINION: But children need to learn all parts of the digital world.

Opinion: Beware of personal debt: it may come back to haunt you

OPINION: Collectively we need to become more financially literate and wise to risk.

Letters to the editor: Stair removal a loss for Mauao users

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'Good compromise': Bay Venues survives 'damning' review

'It keeps people employed but it also allows council to look at moving it forward.'

Fire crews spend four hours at house fire in Ruatoki

The fire was reported at 4.53am.

Almost $3m spent a week to help with housing costs

Thousands across the region are struggling to the point of needing a Government top-up.

Tourism Bay of Plenty CEO steps down

Dunne will see out a three-month notice period in a part-time capacity.

Changes to Bay Venues' business model to ensure sustainability

The changes come after a strategic review of the company's ownership and business model.