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Bay locals talk about what it's like to lose a loved one to suicide.
Operation Measles: Inside the public health response to an escalating outbreak
Spending time with the experts as they trace infections and attempt to prevent the spread.
Bella Vista saga: Damning internal report released
The employment investigation began in October last year.
Mother turned away eight times due to vaccination shortage
In the Western Bay of Plenty alone.
Warm-up or warm-down? Cool weather for ABs v Tonga amid wet weekend
The wintry blast will be nothing like the heat and humidity of Japan for the World Cup.
Rotorua tourist bus crash: Life savers reveal 'chaotic' scenes
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Measles in Rotorua: Suspect cases told to stay in car as health clinics clamp down
Health clinics are handling an increase in measles-related enquiries.
'They're from our country': Language help for bus crash survivors
Rotorua's Chinese community comes together in a time of tragedy.
Bay company breached earthworks resource consent
Bay of Plenty firm admits discharging sediment-contaminated water during earthworks
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gales, heavy rain and large hail forecast
MetService is forecasting changeable weather for the weekend, in true spring style.
Volcanix coach Rodney Gibbs makes changes for Wellington clash
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Wellington in the second week of he Farah Palmer Cup
'Absolutely tragic': Tourists die in bus crash, two badly hurt
Five people died after a tourist bus rolled on State Highway 5 at Ngātira, near Rotorua.
Police at train 'incident' in Te Puke
A reporter at the scene said the incident was near the Te Puke train station.
800 unvaccinated kids: Measles fears for AIMS Games
Mum of baby too young to be vaccinated says she'll stay home during tournament week.
New $16m school to cater for 600 pupils
Education Minister Chris Hipkins made the announcement in Tauranga on Tuesday.
Mega $5.6m profit: House bought for $355k sells for $6m
Tauranga residents cashing in on giant profits in sizzling property market.
Shot taxi driver stable after weekend of pursuits prompt warning
Rotorua police are warning fleeing drivers that "the risk is never worth it".
Anti-vaxx debate: Vaccination rates plummet for NZ babies
Just 77 per cent of six-month-old babies are now getting their vaccines on time.
Stormy start to spring: Bands of heavy rain, gales to lash NZ
Make the most of the settled weather, as bands of rain and a low will hit NZ on Tuesday.
Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.
Entries open for world's largest adventure race
Godzone will make history in 2020 with Rotorua the first North Island region to host.
Man killed, two hurt in crash after car flees police
Two passengers in the car were also hurt, one badly.
Measles no joke says mum after three kids get the virus
Measles is a nasty virus that parents should watch out for, one mum says.
Government to support new Māori housing development
The Government has announced a $2.793 million investment.
Tauranga or towel-wronger?
Mr G sends a clear message to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Practice of mindfulness taking off in classrooms
Mindfulness was revolutionising behavioral management in Tauranga schools
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BOP Steamers eager for challenge against North Harbour
Bay of Plenty take on North Shore in the fourth round of the Mitre 10 Cup competition.
Region's retirement village development boom
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Revealed: What Police Commissioner told deputy after critical IPCA report into bullying complaints
Chief Ombudsman forces Police Minister to release redacted letter in the public interest.
Landlord vs tenants: The meth and the alleged brothel
Tauranga tenants deny running brothel, but were fined for unlawful meth use.