Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay
The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.
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Biggest swells of 2021: North Island's east coast smashed
The swells are the biggest seen this year, lifeguard service says.
Letters to the editor: What about the pensioners?
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For the love of books: Secondhand bookstores thrive
Xanadu Book Exchange in Pāpāmoa is the largest used bookstore in the Southern Hemisphere.
'Heart of Pāpāmoa': $5.4m surf lifesaving building opened
Pāpāmoa's new surf club, plagued by delays due to Covid-19, has officially been opened.
Home-crowd advantage: Fifth time the charm for Magic?
Magic will face second-place holders, the Northern Mystics, in round 6 on Monday evening.
Katikati College principal resigns
Katikati College principal Carolyn Pentecost has resigned.
'A lot of people are in limbo': Residents upset at possible mill closure
The Norske Skog paper mill employs 160 people
The fake $50 and the off-duty cop: How a man was nabbed for making fake money
How did he do it and why?
'He just didn't have to be killed': Grieving whānau speak out after police shooting
Keeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.
Local Focus: Commissioners on tour in Tauranga
Commissioners Long-term Plan out for public feedback. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Luke Kirkness: Why I'm ditching the shirt and tie for chinos and funky socks
Opinion: Challenge the status quo people, do not give in to the man.
One week left to apply for Community Matching Fund
Applications for the $140,000 fund close next Friday.
Benefit boosts 'like Lotto' for some, Budget offers less for others
Benefit rises will help people cover costs such as extra fuel, food, shoes or other goods.
Businesses need 'broad shoulders' after Budget under-delivers, Bay sector leaders say
Not enough to offset housing costs but makes "life a little bit easier at the fringes".
'A really awesome sight': Waka festival first of its kind
It is the first national festival of its kind.
Jo Raphael: Why you should care about the Budget
OPINION: It's time to see what the Government has in store for our future.
What students want: Gen Z's top Budget priorities
Ōtūmoetai College school leaders speak about pressing issues from a youth perspective.
Gangsters' paradise: Police figures reveal the gang capital of NZ
There were 1058 gang members in October 2017 in the Bay. Now there are 1493.
Mount house sells for $5.6m in 'fast and furious' auction
Plenty of locals with $4m-plus budgets are snapping up prime properties.
'No plan, no future, no hope': Tourism bosses defeated ahead of Budget 2021
"It's hope that's kind of gone. And we are not seeing any future plan."
Cyber attack: Public asked to keep Bay EDs for emergencies only
The Waikato DHB is scrambling to restore its IT system after a cyber incident.
Sunken vessel being refloated
The boat sunk in gale-force winds at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.
'There's very little waste.' Bay of Plenty schools say Govt funded lunches improve attendance and focus
School leaders say listening to student feedback helps to get buy in for lunch scheme.
Local Focus: Anyone for… Pickleball?
What do you get when you cross tennis with badminton? Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Double murder trial: Accused went along to 'keep brother safe'
Double murder accused told two people he went along with his brother to keep him safe.
'Violent incident' involving hammer reported at Tauranga Netball Centre
The incident happened about 11.15am on Saturday.
Tauranga's youngest suburb wants its voice heard
The Lakes, with Tauriko West, is expected to become one of Tauranga's biggest suburbs.
Murder trial witness recants: 'I should not have worded it that way'
The Ōmanawa double murder trial jury has heard evidence about Samuel Fane admissions.
Surprise star helps Bay of Plenty economy top regional ranking
Report ranks the Bay of Plenty the top economic performer of NZ's regions.
Jo Raphael: Migrants stuck in limbo need answers
OPINION: Let's try to get answers for migrants stuck in limbo.