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Samantha Motion: Protests trump apathy as climate disaster looms

Opinion: Perhaps 'extreme' protests are needed to snap us out of our cognitive dissonance.

'Did we miss something?' Retired detective's 30-year search for answers in cold case

The family of Judy Yorke, last seen at a Tauranga party, and a retired cop still hope.

'Intense': Sam Uffindell tells of furore's impact on him and family

Tauranga MP also tells of the conversation during that trip with Todd Muller.

'Distressing': Family's grief reignited after authorities remove 'sacred' memorial seat

'They've taken away a place of remembrance for us without talking to us...'

Council's diversity campaign leads to less diversity

While there were some younger members on the council, there was less ethnic diversity.

Ōmokoroa Point School students voice heard in new billboard design

It features a beach, pōhutukawa, and kuaka (godwit) and will be at the SH2 entrance.

Track surface big focus of speedway opening race night

Super saloons, midgets, sprint cars, super stocks and mini stocks on programme.

Malachi Subecz death: Te Pāti Māori renews calls for heads to roll

Te Pāti Māori wants all reports of abuse to Oranga Tamariki passed on to police.

Sonya Bateson: Don't hold your breath if you're trying to reach The Good Place

OPINION: I'd appreciate being able to buy things knowing that children weren't harmed.

Man's best friend with one of city's most important jobs

"There is no boring day when Mabel is in the office."

Sam Uffindell gifted nearly $180k for byelection campaign

The highest amount declared was two-thirds more than the next highest.

New Bay of Plenty Regional Council sworn in at Whakatāne marae

Doug Leeder has returned to his former position as chairman and Jane Nees as deputy.

Court of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid denied

Ana Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.

200 public car parks on way as CBD development gets green light for groundworks

"We should see a real start on site within the next two-to-three weeks."

Watch: Family's 'holy s*** moment' as oncoming van veers into their lane

'The video doesn't do it justice either as to how close they actually were.'

Jo Raphael: Cruise ship passengers a sight for sore eyes

OPINION: Welcome, the Bay of Plenty is open for business.

'Really impressive': Colonoscopy waitlist in Bay of Plenty halves

The number of people on the waitlist was reduced by 45 per cent compared to 2021.

Ōmokoroa: Construction of $3m extension to begin

The extension is estimated to be finished by mid-2023.