Two in a row! Local coastguard wins again
The crew were awarded the title out of 67 other national volunteer units
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Smashed! Student breaks world record by 400m
Tauranga Boys' College student James Hollard is an indoor rowing world record holder
Brotherhood claims seventh title
The Waiariki men's hockey team have won a seventh national title
Ōtūmoetai remand home - 'Treat them like human beings because that's what they are'
Ōtūmoetai - the home of the most unlikely prison.
Baywide cricket rivalry to reach peak once again
Greerton is leading the Bay of Plenty Cup competition standings.
Big jump in Bay healthcare and IT job advertisements
We look into new statistics showing what jobs are most advertised.
Letters: Mobility scooters give new lease of life
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'I still can't believe it': Kiwifruit pioneer dies in holiday tragedy
A Bay of Plenty identity has drowned during a boating trip in the United Kingdom.
Refereeing - a role of making decisions in front of everybody
Rugby referee Ryan Waite talks about the often unenviable task of officiating the game
City council issues $32m of consents for 76 new homes
The majority of consents were issued in the Mount Maunganui/Pāpāmoa area.
NYC Marathon - a 'cancer-versary' personal challenge for survivor
She is one of 17 runners lining up together at the start of the world's largest marathon.
Haka and girls' skills standouts for English league team
"It's not often you see so many smiles at once."
'Healthy' pod of orcas frolick near Tauranga
The pod was spotted hunting about a kilometre from Matakana Island.
Person arrested after Welcome Bay armed police incident
Cordons were in place in the Welcome Bay area yesterday.
Kiri Gillespie: Swim skills help but not as much as caution
Swimming skills don't mean anything if you're in panic mode.
'Thank god it's over': Controversial $10.2m Durham St revamp nearly finished
But changes have come too late for some businesses.
Volcanic unrest on White Island - should we be nervous?
Level of volcanic tremor and gas output are at their highest since 2016.
Glass half empty? Landfills are with new recycling scheme
Through the new service the amount of glass recycled has risen to more than 40 per cent.
'Intoxicated consent is nonetheless consent': Well-known man's rape acquittal
A Bay of Plenty man has been found not guilty of raping a teenage girl.
Well-known Bay of Plenty man denies raping teenager
Complainant tells court: He was famous and you know what that is like.
Father and son lose fight to keep names secret after fatal stabbing
More charges laid after Edgecumbe murder earlier this month.
Scorching Bay! Hot weather coming to the region
Summer is well and truly on its way!
Unwrapped: $22.6m upgrade of Regional House almost done
Work started in March 2017.
More than $30,000 for local care-giving grandparents
More than 900 grandparents were now caring for approximately 1700 Bay of Plenty children.
'Totally undemocratic': Gun owners hit back over proposed law changes
'This will determine how we will all vote in the next election.'
Kiri Gillespie: Robbers need to wake up and get a life
Who'd be a dairy owner these days?
Local Focus: Bay of Plenty Steamers thank the fans
Mitre 10 Cup champions take the trophy on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Steamers take trophy on tour for fans
The faithful blue and gold supporters celebrate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Still proud: All Blacks fan has a message for fellow Kiwis
And he's written that message on his fence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Viral! Tauranga schools' staff boogie in video
The lighthearted video has been doing the rounds on social media.
Local Focus: Rugby fans 'still proud'
Pāpāmoa All Blacks fan removes Webb Ellis Cup. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I finished pretty empty ... I gave my everything'
The Xterra World Championship is the pinnacle of the off road triathlon season.
Northern Districts make seven changes to squad facing Central Stags
Changes aplenty as Northern Districts head to Bay Oval for first home match.
Down and dirty: Pooch owners to get messy at Mud Dog Run
The family pup will definitely need a bath after this one!