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Maggots, flies a risk under reduced rubbish collection service

The collection service has been affected by Covid-related driver shortages.

Drink driver who ran over and killed friend sentenced to home detention

Victim was dragged along a Waihī street after being accidentally run over by his friend.

'So much anxiety': Isolating solo mum's struggle to afford basics shared by many

Omicron: People who have never needed help to afford food are now having to use a foodbank

Mafia-like tactics: How a gang's drug empire came crashing down

Big business: The inside story on the inner workings of a major organised drug operation

'Nah, we'll be right': Drink driver ignored pleas to stop before fatal crash

His friends were screaming at him to stop. But he was drunk, crashed and killed his mate.

Covid a major factor in kiwifruit worker shortage

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers and subscribers have their say.

'We continue to meet the demand': Health Minister visits Tauranga healthcare providers

Little said it was "heartwarming and gratifying" to see how young people are benefitting.

'Truly overwhelming': Missing doctor's mum and brother join search

David Holland was last seen almost two weeks ago.

Aftermath of tragedy at sea: Yacht sinking survivor's message for Enchanter crew

"... to have been through something like that, and survive, I just shake my head."

How to prepare as potential 'extreme' rainfall threatens Bay

Downpours and significant flooding are possible for the Bay of Plenty.

Covid 19: 15 Covid-related deaths recorded today, new cases in region

Today's case numbers.

Luke Kirkness: What some unemployed people are lacking

Keep trying until it pays off, argues Luke Kirkness.

Letters: Three waters ads 'misleading and insulting'

Our readers have their say.

'Watching over me': Golfer's 'emotional' win after losing mum in harbour crash

He felt his mum by his side as he played.

'Ruts': Claim heavy electric buses damaging city roads

Plus: A TCC commissioner has been waiting a year for bus patronage data from BOPRC.

'Open border': Cruise industry fears passengers will sail away

'It's not like flicking on a light switch: We need to plan some operators have closed.