Coromandel beach sees closures after potential 'great white' sighting
Opoutere Beach has been closed and reopened twice today.
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Kitten season keeps SPCA busy
"On the other hand ... kittens don't stay available for adoption more than a day."
'Fight or flight': First-time offenders lash out post-lockdown
Men were also more than two times more likely to first-time offend than women.
Fatal shark incident: Waihī Beach reopens to swimmers
Kaelah Marlow died on Thursday after reportedly being injured by a shark.
Fatal crash victim's husband describes his 'year from hell'
The husband of a woman who died in a Tauranga road crash describes his 'year from hell'.
Western Bay's grim road toll climbed to 17 in 2020
And already this year one person has died in a crash on SH29 in the Lower Kaimai Range.
Number of jetskiers caught by speed radar gun a mystery, for now
Bay of Plenty's waterways have been "very busy" so far.
Local Focus: Speed radar in Tauranga Harbour targeting jetskiers
Harbourmaster takes aim with new radar technology. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Carmen Hall: Addressing safety fears in downtown
Opinion: Bus drivers should not have to ward off assaults and attempted robberies.
Assault, abuse and drinking in the library: Western Bay council's trespass orders revealed
Assault, abuse and drinking are at the core of Western Bay council's trespass orders.
Pink plastic contaminates mince at Tauranga supermarket
Mince from the Tauriko store is being recalled.
Omanawa Falls death: Kaitiaki left before incident, visitors not expected in rain
No expectation for kaitiaki to be at the site all day, every day, the council says.
Truck break down cleared on Tauranga Direct Rd
The truck broke down on a bend in the southbound lane of State Highway 36.
'Immensely sad': Rāhui put in place at Omanawa Falls after death
Omanawa Falls lies within the rohe of Ngāti Hangarau.
Bay Dreams 2021: No arrests or calls for disorder at festival of 20,000
Thousands flocked to Trustpower's Baypark in Mount Maunganui yesterday.
'Fobbed off': Bay Dreams festival-goers request for refunds not accepted
They were told they would receive a refund if acts were cancelled. What happened?
Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: June 2020
The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2020.
Tauranga shoplifters reaching for more 'valuable' items as numbers spike
New shoplifting figures show thefts are continuing to rise in the city.
Man dies at Omanawa Falls
Police called about 2.30pm after someone failed to return to their group.
'More I did right, the less chance I had': One mum's journey out of homelessness
'I feel like I've got my life back.'
Campers suspected of causing Motuopuhi Island fire
A fire on Motuopuhi Island (Rat Island) took some effort to put out due to its location.
Sharing the sand: Why you should watch your step on the beach
Dotterels are an endangered bird currently nesting at the Mount Maunganui main beach.
Is displaying photos of alleged shoplifters in store wrong?
"If they want privacy they shouldn't do silly things," a local business owner says.
Bay spends nearly $4b on property in 2020. PLUS: Tauranga's top 5 sales of the year revealed
REINZ: Tauranga's median house price jumped $125,000 in just 11 months.
Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream
The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.
Thousands flock to 'chilled out' New Year's community celebrations
New Year's Eve celebrations across the city get the big thumbs up for many revellers.
'Good behaviour all round' at The Other Side festival
"The biggest issue was people getting blisters from their new Doc Martens."
Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: April 2020
The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2020.
Whangamatā teen riot: $6000 of stock stolen, Blackies Cafe roof damaged
Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.
Mountain bike rider airlifted in critical condition
Emergency services have attended an incident at Bowentown.
Sax-playing pensioner has 100 reasons to celebrate New Year's Day
Niel Randrup has 100 reasons to celebrate New Year's Day this year.
Summer read: School's new 'see-through' blouse sparks petition
'I can't even imagine the situation if they got caught in the rain.'
Making Arataki safe again: Innovation emerges from community efforts
Custom-built safety devices with GPS are in the works to help keep children safe