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'Died doing what he loved': Ōhope man speaks about rescue bid

A man in his 40s died following a water incident at Ōhope Beach.

'It's heartbreaking': Kids go hungry as families struggle for basics

Charity waitlists are growing as the support they provide relies on donations.

Almost half of Bay lung cancer patients diagnosed in emergency rooms

Three quarters of patients in the Bay of Plenty died within three years of diagnosis.

'Safety is paramount': Bay people react as NZ suspends travel from India

Travel from India to New Zealand will be suspended from Sunday until later this month.

Man dies in water incident at Ōhope Beach

The man was pulled from the water but died in spite of medical attention.

Monica Cantwell killer Charles Coulam up for parole again

Charles John Coulam was convicted for murder and assault in December 1989.

Young girl in hospital after pool rescue

One person was taken to hospital in serious condition.

Road layout changes near Bayfair roundabout

Night works will be carried out to create new lanes and reconfigure the roundabout.

Almost as old as the hills: Tauranga Library turns 150

On this day in 1871, the seeds were planted for Tauranga Library.

Scholarship worth $70k awarded to Tauranga student

The scholarship is valued at close to $70,000 per year.

Local Focus: Pāpāmoa Hills upgrade on track

The coming together of three waka. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Letters to the editor: Drawbacks of daylight saving

Opinion: Readers have their say.

New winner to be crowned at 2020 Enduro Championship

The championships get under way this weekend.

'Hold them tight': Father excited to see Aussie-based kids again

The bubble date with Australia has been set.

Truck and car crash sparks fire, one person injured

The incident took place on Hewletts Road heading westbound around 3pm.

Treasured Art collaborates to support local charities

The exhibition runs from May 10 to 16.