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Drink driver who ran over and killed friend sentenced to home detention

Victim was dragged along a Waihī street after being accidentally run over by his friend.

Mafia-like tactics: How a gang's drug empire came crashing down

Big business: The inside story on the inner workings of a major organised drug operation

'So much anxiety': Isolating solo mum's struggle to afford basics shared by many

Omicron: People who have never needed help to afford food are now having to use a foodbank

'Nah, we'll be right': Drink driver ignored pleas to stop before fatal crash

His friends were screaming at him to stop. But he was drunk, crashed and killed his mate.

Covid a major factor in kiwifruit worker shortage

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers and subscribers have their say.

'We continue to meet the demand': Health Minister visits Tauranga healthcare providers

Little said it was "heartwarming and gratifying" to see how young people are benefitting.

'Truly overwhelming': Missing doctor's mum and brother join search

David Holland was last seen almost two weeks ago.

'Ridiculous' or worth it?: Tauranga rates could increase 13.7 per cent

Some say it'll be worth it, others say people are already struggling with hardship.

Tauranga's choice: A 'vibrant exciting' CBD or an 'ordinary' one

Two proposals for the civic precinct are being put to the community for feedback.

How to prepare as potential 'extreme' rainfall threatens Bay

Downpours and significant flooding are possible for the Bay of Plenty.

Covid 19: 15 Covid-related deaths recorded today, new cases in region

Today's case numbers.

Luke Kirkness: What some unemployed people are lacking

Keep trying until it pays off, argues Luke Kirkness.

Letters: Three waters ads 'misleading and insulting'

Our readers have their say.

'Watching over me': Golfer's 'emotional' win after losing mum in harbour crash

He felt his mum by his side as he played.

'Ruts': Claim heavy electric buses damaging city roads

Plus: A TCC commissioner has been waiting a year for bus patronage data from BOPRC.

'Open border': Cruise industry fears passengers will sail away

'It's not like flicking on a light switch: We need to plan some operators have closed.

Chocolate fish, T-shirts and a can of Coke: BOP council leaders' credit card spend

Only one mayor among the four councils holds a credit card.

Jo Raphael: Why I'm avoiding Covid like the plague

OPINION: The sooner we get out of this peak, the sooner we can get on with our lives.