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Cricket: Double century for Greerton batsman

Greerton were in fine form against close rivals Mount Maunganui.

Business digest: Shoppers spend $3m in Bay of Plenty during 2020

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What do tenancy law changes mean for domestic abuse victims?

New rules for renters aim to make life easier for victims of abuse but will it work?

You want a kitchen with that? Bay homeowners splurge on renos

One company expected this year could be its biggest ever.

Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations

'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.

Mount Maunganui Lotto player wins $1 million

The ticket was sold at Bayfair Lotto. Could it be you?

Necessary or nuisance? Where locals sit on new child food safety rules

One early childhood centre owner has questioned some of the rules.

The $3m-plus bungalow that buyers could choose to demolish

Built in 1920s, 1 Eleventh Avenue has been owned by the same family for 65 years.

Teen cyclist killed in crash 'would do anything you asked of him and more'

Shocked teacher recalls a 'young person with a lot of life ahead of him'.

Resolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletter

A councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.

Motorbike crash at busy Cameron Rd intersection

The crash happened shortly after 1.30pm.

Roadworks: Expect delays between Katikati and Tauranga

Resurfacing work took place overnight.

Police seeking vehicle involved in crash with cyclist

The car did not remain at the scene of the crash.

Zoe Hunter: Let locals entertain you! Why we should support community theatre

OPINION: Zoe Hunter says bums on theatre seats are more important than ever.

'Sorry': BayLink costs swell to $262m with another year's delay

'We really do empathise with the local business owners and residents.'

NZ's Best Beach: Northland's Matapōuri and Bay of Plenty's Mount Maunganui

NZ's best beach finalists: Today, Matapōuri and "The Mount"; Tomorrow, the "wildcards".