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Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream

The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.

Whangamatā teen riot: $6000 of stock stolen, Blackies Cafe roof damaged

Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.

Kiri Gillespie: Drink-driving? Then you deserve to get caught

Such trauma is entirely preventable. All it takes a taxi.

'Clean, cook, chill' this summer to prevent food poisoning

Take heed of food safety messages as weather heats up

Man missing since Christmas Day found alive by family search party

Firefighters scrambled down the bank and cut the roof off the car to get to him.

Lotto strikes it lucky three times in Bay of Plenty

Have you checked your ticket?

More than 120 drink-drivers stung in Tauranga and Rotorua

Drink-driving

'One of the better places': Bay to see hot, sunny Christmas Day

Get out your sunhat - it's shaping up to be a very warm Christmas Day!

Kiri Gillespie: Wharf St upgrade just what city needs right now

Opinion: Could the dining precinct come to rival Rotorua's popular Eat Streat?

'Skilful' 82yo cannabis grower avoids jail

Police found 364 well-tended cannabis plants and multiple growing operations in a search.

Young athletes excel on national stage

Hannah Gapes and Poppy Martin have put their best foot forward.

Spend-up: Bay of Plenty shoppers spend $67 million in one week

Retailers are also expecting a flurry of activity in the final lead-up to Christmas.

Kiri Gillespie: Jet skiers often in firing line - but is that fair?

Opinion: Jet skiers are some of the most responsible people I've met.

Catering companies busier than ever as last-minute Christmas bookings roll in

Some businesses say they are busier than ever in the lead-up to Christmas.

Bayfair exploring new tenants for former Imbibe bar site

Bayfair Shopping Centre's leasing team is exploring options with potential new tenants.

Many Kiwis scrambling for keys to the castle

OPINION: Investment in shares may be the way to grow a deposit for a home.