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'Critical' plans for future of Bay of Plenty water get go ahead

"This is critical to our region."

Defence and Crown at odds over insanity plea in Maketū murder trial

The defence says he was 'entirely irrational,' the Crown argues he was in a 'meth rage'.

Jury retires to consider verdicts in Maketū murder trial

The jury has found Maketu man of the murder of his 2-year-old daughter

'Insanity is not a defence', psychiatrist says in Maketū murder trial

Rather the accused was 'labouring under drug-induced intoxication', he said.

Mitre 10 Cup: Steamers record fourth win in Battle of the Bays

The Steamers took control of the match late in the game.

'The biggest burden': Some Bay of Plenty language schools on brink

Some face closures but others believe Bay could cash in as a 'safe haven'.

Kiri Gillespie: It's time to end the silliness over fire sirens

OPINION: The sirens should stay. It's the complainants who should go.

'I was very delusional': Murder-accused tells court of time in mental health facility

The murder-accused claimed he was having hallucinations, and felt insane.

Winner winner! Bay of Plenty events come out on top at awards night

Can you guess who the big winners are?

Jo Raphael: Long live weekend and holiday road trips around NZ

OPINION: Road trips can be an effective spreader of Covid-19.

Samantha Motion: We've bin had - why a good move got bad reviews

OPINION: There's a lesson for councils in the public reaction to waste collection changes.

New government model 'prototype' idea rings mayors' alarm bells

Local first or regional front? Mayoral forum debates how to approach new Govt.

Dawn Picken: Our elections are more grown-up

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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.