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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.

Anxious wait for businesses, school week jumbled: How the latest Covid cases are impacting us

There are three new cases of the virus in the community, forcing a jump in alert levels.

Tertiary enrolments rise 15 per cent at Toi Ohomai

But the union believe more staff are needed to carry the load.

Central and Greerton lead hunt for Williams Cup

Both sides held off strong challenges at the weekend.

Jo Raphael: Let's remove all barriers to Covid vaccinations

OPINION: Let's get our population immunised.

Schools' scholarship success despite lockdown disruptions

A number of Tauranga students were awarded New Zealand Scholarships.

Samantha Motion: The superhuman strength of sick kids and their families

OPINION: No amount of sympathy can put us in their shoes.

Love is in the air as Valentine's Day looms

Local florists are under the pump as romantics make their Valentine's Day orders.

'A gift from God': How one organisation is saving lives

Big-hearted programme gives addicted, homeless and mentally unwell people a second chance.

Stephanie Worsop: When a daredevil toddler makes baby-proofing impossible

Opinion: You don't think about all the dangers in your house until you have a kid.

Letters to the editor: Car registrations lacking in New Zealand

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

First images of $400m plasterboard facility as build begins

As developable land in Tauriko runs out, the need for a new highway connection grows.

Shark study sought: 'Things have changed now' says expert

Shark expert Riley Elliott wants to uncover what happens under the water near Bowentown.

Partner of Mongrel Mob Kawerau president jailed

Partners of the Kawerau chapter president and his son are sentenced for money laundering.