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Murder accused Aaron Izett showed 'unreal' strength during his arrest, a witness says.
Witness: Murder accused's odd behaviour had 'ramped up'
Several Maketū residents have described a murder accused's conduct as 'erratic' and 'odd'.
Kelly Makiha: Do we have enough beds left for long weekend visitors?
OPINION: And for those who do come here, we need to make them welcome.
Kobe Bryant & NZ's team of 5 million - what they have in common
And the tournament celebrates 10 years this weekend.
Architecture awards: Who came out on top?
The 2020 Bay of Plenty ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards have been announced.
Jo Raphael: We must plug the border gaps
OPINION: Why haven't we been focused on ports?
Bay pie legend now king of the sausage roll
Judges were looking for a traditional sausage roll of specific weight and length.
Coffee cart stolen and ransacked
"That's a part of your business, it's your livelihood, so without it you've got nothing."
Family tried to take slain toddler from murder accused, court hears
The great grandparents of a child killed in Maketū say they had concerns for her welfare.
Slain 2yo was a 'social butterfly' who 'put a smile' on everyone's faces
The ex-partner of man accused of murdering his daughter has spoken in court.
David Beck: There is a thin line between political debate and toxicity
OPINION: Keyboard warriors were out in force during the 2020 election.
Maketū murder accused told 111 operator he was a 'multimillionaire', court hears
The mother of a 2-year-old allegedly murdered by her father also gives evidence.
Climate change hui a 'coalition of the willing'
Representatives from across the Bay of Plenty gathered in Te Puke yesterday.
'A light to our lives': Family of missing woman plead for information
The family of missing woman Rebeka Storey are asking the public for help.
Missing for six weeks: Tauranga woman's car found at campground
Rebeka Storey has been missing since September 5.
'Meth rage': Father on trial accused of murdering his 2yo daughter
Jury must decide if defendant was insane at the time.
Is this the new leader of the Māori Party?
Waititi says it could "naturally fall that way" but he wasn't his party's only leader.
Local sport and community groups awarded $540k
More than 40 sporting and community groups received funding.
'Revved up': Hannah Tamaki vows to come back 'stronger'
'I am quite excited for the future of Vision NZ.'
Bay of Plenty councillor returns to barbering roots
Bay councillor Stacey Rose is loving his dual roles as an elected member and a barber.
A face full of bugs leads to a lesson in biodiversity
OPINION: "We must rewild the world."
Hardship: Millions pulled from KiwiSaver
First home buyers and hardship main reasons for Kiwisaver withdraws.
Small rise in first-time offenders as Covid 'impact' felt
But the district commander says it is only a "blip" and crime as a whole is down.
Jo Raphael: Covid vaccine is more than just reopening borders
OPINION: The race to roll out a vaccine needs to be a global effort.
Bay of Plenty's unique natural hazard risk highlighted in Shake Out event
The event will be livestreamed throughout New Zealand.
Opinion: Voting yes in referendum will not end suffering
OPINION: Palliative care does not seek to prolong the life of the dying.
Dawn Picken: Happy birthday, I voted for you
OPINION: I voted for candidates who've demonstrated they're smart, strategic and sane.
'Where you go, I go': After 66 years, couple die only minutes apart
Kevin and Maureen Gallagher always knew they would be together until the end.
Bryan Gould: Two elections looming but they couldn't be more different
OPINION: For the American voter, there is really only one issue.
Kristin Macfarlane: New Zealand's downfalls pale in comparison to Europe or the US
OPINION: Not being able to look elsewhere forces you to appreciate what you have.