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Maketū murder accused showed 'unreal' aggression, chewed through spit mask

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."

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.'

'Show's not over': Waiariki remains on a knife's edge

'It's not over just yet.'

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.