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Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019

The Bay of Plenty Times' sports team picks out their favourite sporting moments of 2019.

Rotorua's top 10 sporting moments

Another year of memories: David Beck picks his favourite sporting moments of 2019.

The 'life-changing' accident that put one teen in a wheelchair

Oceana Cameron talks exclusively about the day that changed everything.

Rotokākahi, Green Lake, bans breached? Solutions sought

"The volume of traffic out there really has jumped dramatically".

Triathletes gone Wilde: Hayden wins again

Whakatāne's Hayden Wilde has capped off a stellar year with a win.

Community shaken by suicide strip off for mental health

The idea was inspired by the naked farmer theme that had already swept through Australia.

Dark Side: Darth Vader gets stuck into chores

The photo surfaced on Google Maps showing a wannabe Darth Vader taking out their bin.

Crowned! Rotorua's biggest house sales of 2019

'If you get water, you will get a peak in price'.

From voted out to the vege patch

What Mark Gould has done after losing his seat on council after 18 years.

Teen killer deemed 'undue risk' and recalled to prison

Murderer John Wharekura is back behind bars.

Katee Shanks: Raising a grandchild was not my life plan

But it is my life.

Local Focus: Worker describes exploitation nightmare in Reporoa

Exploited worker speaks out. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Worker describes exploitation nightmare in Reporoa

Exploited worker speaks out. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Blocked roads: Delays after spate of Te Puke crashes

State Highway 2 down to one lane after truck rolls.

Bay rugby's innovative ways to keep athletes

Providing opportunities for the region's rugby stars may keep them in the region longer.

Grandparents pay high price as meth rips apart families

Methamphetamine is being blamed for the skyrocketing numbers.