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US speedster one to watch at Baypark Speedway

One of the most successful US visitors in recent years is ready to line up at Baypark.

We need you! Help local business fill van for foodbank

"It's very easy as a middle-class person to not understand what it would be like."

Tauranga Māori 'probably' underpaid as council votes on new remuneration rates

Councillors have upped the rate they pay tangata whenua but say more needs to be done.

Young grower? Awards aims to showcase hidden talent

"You have nothing to lose and so much to gain".

Speed limit proposal: 'Nobody does 80km/h. There's a lot of skidding and horns blowing'

'Dangerous' speed limits prompt potential slow down but not everyone agrees with it.

'Massive' shark spotted near the Pukehina shoreline

He had been in "complete shock" and continued filming the shark on its journey.

Opportunity for chasing pack

This weekend marks round seven of the Bay of Plenty Cup.

How many young voters does the Bay of Plenty really have?

Youth voters in the Bay are following a national trend of increasing.

Three injured in triple car crash

Police were notified of the incident about 6.40am.

Police officer bitten by woman did not use excessive force - IPCA

The Independent Police Conduct Authority found that officers did not use excessive force.

WorkSafe charges 'relief' for Whakaari victims' family

Tourists have not been back to the island since the eruption on December 9 last year.

White Island tragedy: Hero helicopter company among 13 facing charges

Forty-seven people were on the island when it erupted on December 9 last year.

Stephanie Worsop: Why trolls attacked Meghan Markle over miscarriage news

Opinion: Sexism and internalised misogyny has a role to play.

Body found in Katikati believed to be Shaun Donovan

The body was found at 5.45pm on Saturday.

Revealed: How Covid has affected expats at home and abroad

''I have received mixed feedback with respect to returning expats.''

Opener in three figures again

Greerton's Tom MacRury is in top form this season.

Car rolls in Oropi, partially blocking lane

Police were notified about 4pm.

Market magic: How budding entrepreneurs are getting their name out there

Covid-19 has pushed more people to support local businesses - but where do you find them?