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Battle for motocross glory to continue in Rotorua

The 2021 New Zealand Motocross Championships continue this weekend.

Matt Cowley: More robust contact-tracing could achieve more targeted lockdowns

OPINION: The lockdowns are very real for businesses.

Pedestrian hit by vehicle near Tauranga Girls' College

The incident was reported to police about 7.50am.

The pākeha mana wahine who stood for the injustices of Māori

'You'd have to think twice if you chose to take a stand against her ... she'd smoke you.'

Leaders, businesses react as Bay of Plenty alert level lowered

The Prime Minister has today announced the way forward in terms of Covid-19 alert levels.

'Tone-deaf': Decision made to permanently silence Pāpāmoa fire siren despite 8000+ petition

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller labels decision 'arrogant in the extreme'.

Local Focus: Kaituna Cut on the mend

Maketū estuary is showing signs of life again. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Operation Notus: Man jailed for more than 9 years

Three more Operation Notus offenders have been sentenced and another awaits his fate

Connection to Covid case in Whakatāne

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi confirmed a staff member is a close contact.

AOS incident in Te Puna resolved

A section of road in Te Puna was closed overnight.

Wet and windy: Wild weather to ease

Heavy rain may cause surface flooding in some areas.

'There are hard decisions to make': Q+A with commission chairwoman Anne Tolley

Anne Tolley on how only the fourth council commission in New Zealand history will work.

Whatever it takes: Sports adjust to level 2

Tauranga's sports clubs and organisations are adjusting to level 2, again.

Whakatāne attempted murder accused acquitted

The man on trial accused of attempting to murder another man claims mistaken identity.

Bay of Plenty hospitals face some visitor restrictions due to Covid-19

Visiting restrictions apply in the maternity ward and high-risk areas.

Armed offender squad in Te Puna

The incident took place on Tangitu Rd.