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Local Focus: Tauranga Pride Picnic to celebrate differences
Organising a Pride event in Tauranga is no picnic. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay of Plenty Cup: Teams confirmed for cup and plate comps
But they'll break next weekend for the Black Caps vs England Test match at Bay Oval.
Why moving to Rotorua made an author burst into tears
Zoe Rankin - combining Scottish highlands and Rotorua for psychological thriller plots
Teuila Blakely's 'Sex and the City' memoirs
Actress Teuila Blakely plans to release a book on her single life.
One injured after three-car crash near Whakamārama
Police say crash occurred between Ainsworth Rd and Te Puna Quarry Rd.
Dawn Picken: Go ahead - chat up a stranger
Researchers say one way to boost mental health is to chat with someone you don't know.
Straight out of Kawerau: NZ Sevens' new recruit
The All Blacks Sevens' new signing was a late bloomer, but he is making up for lost time.
Monica Cantwell murder: When Mt Maunganui lost its innocence
It's been 30 years since Monica Cantwell was murdered on Mauao.
'I can't remember last year': The girl who came back from the dead
The Te Puke teenager speaks out a year after her terrible crash.
'Toxic' workplace: Manager hits out at DHB in scathing report
Unit 'negative, anxiety-provoking and a place where you just 'shut up and put up'.'
BOP Cricket: Developing the province's emerging talent
They may be young but there's plenty of experience in the ND development side.
Local Focus: Amazing video shows hatching of 2000th kiwi
Livestream video of incredible moment a kiwi hatches. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'No justice for Karlos': Crown solicitor reacts after murder trial aborted
Legal experts give their reaction to the murder trial's early end.
'Disaster': Tauranga's $24m transport hub in limbo
The delayed CBD project is the latest in a series of council woes.
Another career milestone reached for Kaleb Trask
And he hopes to continue his professional career for many years to come.
He couldn't leave the house. Now he's a national award winner
"Every day was a huge struggle ... I was battling my own mind."
Guest opinion: Motiti battle a victory for marine reserves
Court of Appeal decision is a win for Motiti.
'Like smashing up a graveyard': Ancient pōhutukawa poisoned
Community asked to be vigilant and report any similar attacks to the council or police.
Son's grief for father: 'It still feels raw and surreal'
A Whangamata resident has died in a boating accident over the weekend.
Maketu Pies: Workers keep their jobs, are new pies planned?
Maketu Foods Limited took over Maketu Pies on November 12.
Firefighters rescue sheltering dog from Torere blaze
A dog in a kennel was found surrounded by a burning building, fences and grass.
Kaleb Trask one of nine rookies to secure Chiefs contract
Also named are 8 All Blacks, 6 Māori All Blacks, 1 Chiefs centurion, 1 international
Battler to the end: Well-known Tauranga businessman dies
No matter what life threw at him, Derin Greenslade kept a postive outlook on life.
Man in serious condition after being hit by plane propeller
He was flown to Waikato Hospital.
'Horrified' judge: Teens left in court cells all day
'This is a complete violation of his human rights,' the judge said.
'Teaching kids identity gives them a lifeline'
Josh Te Kani teaches kids identity with tikanga Māori, Māori martial arts and kapa haka.
300 days, 20 countries: One Kiwi couple's epic journey
From eating rat stew in Congo, to negotiating with armed rebels in the desert.
Severe weather warning for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms could be on the way for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.
Blaze destroys sheds, caravans and single-storey home
About 20 firefighters fought a blaze in Ōpōtiki which caused extensive property damage.
Can you afford to die? Cremations chosen to cut costs
A basic funeral can set grievers back by thousands.