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Super 8 Rugby: Meet RBHS and TBC First XV players

In part two of our Super 8 series we speak to the captains of our local first XVs.

'Insane' passenger and freight rail for Bay closer to reality

The future of rail in the Bay is a step closer to reality, but not everyone is convinced.

Flights land in Bay after crash landing at Hamilton Airport

Hamilton Airport is up and running again.

Elderly 'abandoned' by bus route changes

Bay of Plenty leaders have been reminded they need to consider the needs of elderly.

'Grim' road toll prompts more police for local roads

More police are destined to come to the Bay of Plenty to help keep our roads safer.

Steamers flying the flag in Super Rugby

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have players in several Super Rugby teams this season.

MPI warning customers of email scam

Netsafe offers ways of dealing with email scams.

Game of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next year

The author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.

Equestrian, partner face sex charges against young girls

EXCLUSIVE: Sex charges laid after Cambridge woman allegedly groomed girls for partner.

Seconds to spare: Man saves three people in burning car

"Fatu" Pelurale pulled 3 people from a burning car after it crashed on State Highway 33.

Diary of a daily long-distance commuter

Caroline Fleming drives an hour to work every day - by choice.

Nominations about to close for school BoT elections

The new school boards will take office on June 14.

World-first study: Secrets to long, fulfilling life unlocked

The study of 937 elderly Māori and non-Māori started almost 10 years ago.

Baywide Rugby: Dramatic end to round one

With the first phase of Baywide Rugby wrapped up we look at who finished where.

Ngongotahā moving forward despite defeat

Ngongotahā were well beaten by competition leaders Claudelands Rovers.

Netball: Whakarewarewa dominance

Whakarewarewa Red have produced another big win in the Rotorua Netball Senior Banner.