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Five arrested: Meth, money and firearms seized in drug operation

The National Organised Crime Group carried out 10 search warrants this morning.

Kiwi mum's heartbreak of losing her 'one in a million' baby in lockdown

A mother says protocols could have been different, to allow her family to meet the baby.

Surf's up: Rare wave cloud captured in Bay of Plenty sunset

"Honestly, the photos probably don't do it justice."

Zero covid cases great, now to fix the economy

We speak to community leaders abut the significance of the milestone and what's next.

The school that's bred Black Caps captain, Team NZ skipper and new All Blacks captain

School leader reveals the secrets that helped create sporting heroes.

Body found on boat in Tauranga Harbour: Man charged with manslaughter

A Bay of Plenty man has been charged with manslaughter after a boating incident.

Infamous repeat offender given a lifeline by judge

Infamous offender avoids being sent back to prison.

Exclusive: Lost for 3 nights in the bush - 'they can't believe I am alive'

Liam McPherson: 'On the last day, I just couldn't walk. My body was just drained.'

Local Focus: Music scene hits 'a brick wall'

Gigging musicians adapt in quarantine. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'I miss my girl desperately': Devastated dad as teen's kidnapper sent to jail

Sister also tells of crying every day as kidnapper is jailed.

Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery

Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.

This NZ town has three McDonald's. They're all closed again - eaten out of stock

"We managed to get a top up yesterday but that was not even close to being enough."

SH2 between Waihī and Paeroa reopens after stock truck crash

Between 10 to 15 cows were in the river, while others were still trapped in the truck.

Small schools top plans for post-Covid rebuild

Small schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.

'Not expecting this': Man's beloved guitars returned

Guitarist 'so happy' at return of his beloved 'friends'.

One Year On: A look back at best of Bay's premium journalism

A year after digital subscriptions launched we highlight some of our best premium content.

'Disheartening': Supermarket rage - 600% spike in staff abuse by customers

The abuse was 'incredibly disheartening' for shop staff working during the lockdown.

Local Focus: Sikh charity spreads south from Takanini to Tauranga

12 tonnes of food each day donated to people in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.