Connor Woodman - from rugby to the ring
He planned to give up rugby for kickboxing but a love of the team sport draws him back.
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Punching! Bay events up with the best
The New Zealand Events Awards cover some of the country's biggest events.
Blow for small-town New Zealand: 17 jobs to go at Waihī mine
This has not been an easy process, says management.
Tauranga shootout victim named by police
Police have identified the man who died after being shot by police last Thursday.
Big remoo-val: Council lasoos cow out of bog, staff member taken for ride
The cow was found bogged down in the upper Kaituna River.
Women and young son missing for close to 10 days
Jasmine Dore was last seen in Porirua on February 8.
'Heartbroken': Tributes flow for deputy principal
A celebration of the beloved teacher's life will be held this afternoon.
More than 20 jobs on the line: Bay HealthCare NZ workers to protest job cuts
The protest will take place at 3.30pm outside the HCNZ office in Mount Maunganui.
Tauranga terror: Slain woman was new mum, lay dead for days
Dead woman's partner was a homicide suspect killed in a wild street shootout with police.
Missing Tauranga man's family: 'We need him home'
Tauranga father of two Julian Varley has been missing for 25 days.
Police seize car believed to be linked to double homicide
The blue Ford Territory may be in Auckland, police say.
Man due in Tauranga court on dangerous driving charges
Man facing several charges after allegedly failing to stop for police in Tauranga.
Van and bus collide in Pyes Pa
Inquiries continue into the cause of crash involving a van and a bus in Pyes Pa.
Coronavirus - What does it mean for Bay of Plenty people?
How worried should we be in the Bay about coronavirus?
'This is a horror story': Rising body count in Tauranga, victim's brother speaks out
A woman is found dead in suburban Tauranga - the fourth connected death in a horror week.
Bay surfers get chance to join Kelly Slater at Piha Pro
Corona Piha Pro – Sky Sport New Zealand Trials will be held at Piha Beach on March 15.
Woman's death in Tauranga linked to double homicide
The woman is believed to have been killed in a domestic incident.
Tears in court: Man charged with murder following fatal shootings
Man charged over double killing granted name suppression in Christchurch court.
Twenty-six people in self-isolation for coronavirus in Bay of Plenty
Pharmacies and medical suppliers are busy handling inquiries related to the virus.
Letters: Good news for those wondering about roading - MP
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Zoe Hunter: Police need more power to put hard line on gangs
People are scared. Crime like this has never been seen in the Bay, writes Zoe Hunter.
Delays for residents from SH2 closure
Traffic was backed up and stretching down roads yesterday because of the SH2 closure.
'Too close to home': Man shot dead, another arrested in relation to alleged double homicide
There has been a dramatic end to a violent week.
Inside the gang tensions which brought a city to a standstill
Arrival of Ozzie bikie gangs has upset the fragile equilibrium of the NZ gang scene.
Under pressure: Singles, don't lose heart this Valentine's Day
A new Tauranga singles group was formed to make friends, as well as romantic connections.
Pāpāmoa house fire under investigation
A fire at a Pāpāmoa house is under investigation.
Wild chase: Tauranga brothers caught up in shooting drama
"It's terrifying when something like this happens on your doorstep": Mum.
League star representing Ngāti Ranginui and Tauranga Moana
Indigenous Allstars celebrates Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori history.
Tauranga residents living in fear after third shooting in a week
Mayor: "I'm worried a stray bullet will kill someone in the crossfire."
Students struggling to find flats for uni
Toi Ohomai offers 90 beds for students across Tauranga and Rotorua accommodation.
Pāpāmoa community welcomes newest school with sod-turning
Te Okuroa Drive School is Pāpāmoa's fifth primary school.
Ōtūmoetai College - national champs and rising stars
Two weeks in and Ōtūmoetai College already has plenty of sporting success to celebrate.
'LA-style gang warfare': Local leaders react to Tauranga turf war
But a gang expert says not to worry.
Red-light runners cause concern at new Bayfair lights
The temporary traffic lights are part of a $120m project and were activated on Wednesday.