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Grab an umbrella, heavy rain on the way
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for much of Bay of Plenty.
Racing with a bang: Fireworks Spectacular at Baypark
This weeks speedway meet will include a professional fireworks display.
Bay of Plenty women named in Possibles v Probables
The match will be played at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.
Trump vs Biden - Bay ex-pats expect backlash and riots
The results for the United States election will start to roll in this afternoon.
Red Bull Ignite7 women announced
52 players will spend the next month preparing before being drafted into teams.
Local Focus: MMA for kids is a hit
Building confidence through martial arts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One dead after SH36 crash involving truck
One person has died and another is in a critical condition.
Record entries for Mount Festival 2021
The events will be held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday, January 23.
Record entries in McNaughton Trophy
The McNaughton Trophy is the big prize for Bay of Plenty reserve grade sides.
Kristin Macfarlane: Why we said 'no' to legalising cannabis
OPINION: The pro-cannabis campaigners' battle relied on people seeking information.
'Critical' plans for future of Bay of Plenty water get go ahead
"This is critical to our region."
$375K of grants awarded to Bay of Plenty groups
The New Zealand Community Trust awarded the grants.
Defence and Crown at odds over insanity plea in Maketū murder trial
The defence says he was 'entirely irrational,' the Crown argues he was in a 'meth rage'.
Judy Yorke cold case: Earthmoving contractor believes police did not search orchard properly
But police say they carried out a 'thorough' investigation into her disappearance.
Ruapehu crater lake temperature rising
Mt Ruapehu's crater lake temperature is rising, almost doubling in just over a month.
Jury retires to consider verdicts in Maketū murder trial
The jury has found Maketu man of the murder of his 2-year-old daughter
Tauranga by-election dates announced
The by-election is being held to find a replacement for former councillor Jako Abrie.
Family of Tauranga hit-and-run teen thank public for 'outpouring of love'
Police still seek information on the Gate Pa incident after the driver fled the scene.
'Heart-broken': Second alpaca found dead after dog attack
Roaming dogs have killed two alpacas and two rabbits at Julians Berry Farm.
All aboard! Tauranga medical aid ship offers free tours
The YWAM KOHA is permanently berthed in Tauranga and has been fully kitted out.
Water outage in Pāpāmoa
Pāpāmoa residents' morning shower plans hit a road block this morning.
Whakaari crater walk cut short just before fatal eruption, new evidence shows
In audio released to 60 Minutes, guide cuts tour short after noticing danger signs.
'Insanity is not a defence', psychiatrist says in Maketū murder trial
Rather the accused was 'labouring under drug-induced intoxication', he said.
Bay of Plenty MP duo promoted to Cabinet for first time
Jan Tinetti and Kiri Allan are two of seven new ministers in Cabinet.
Rob Rattenbury: Spending retirement visiting health providers as the body wears out
OPINION: Visiting health providers becomes more prominent as the body slowly wears out.
Roaming dogs attack alpacas at popular farm
The owners of Julians Berry Farm heard dogs barking on their property about 2.30am.
Tauranga's Alice Mason wins ASB Auckland Marathon title
Tauranga's Alice Mason dominated the field in the ASB Auckland Marathon women's race.
'The perfect storm': New median values revealed in Tauranga's 'hot' market
OneRoof report showed in the year to March 25, all suburbs showed positive growth.
'It's the one that gets men': Tauranga Mayor reveals cancer diagnosis, will take medical leave
Tenby Powell will go on medical leave later this month, hoping to return in early 2021.
Mitre 10 Cup: Steamers record fourth win in Battle of the Bays
The Steamers took control of the match late in the game.
Stephanie Worsop: How big is too big for a first birthday party?
When a small birthday celebration turns into a full-blown party.
'The biggest burden': Some Bay of Plenty language schools on brink
Some face closures but others believe Bay could cash in as a 'safe haven'.