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Sikh Parade colours Tauranga: 'We are here to celebrate our religion'

More than 2500 people were expected at the festival.

Kawerau residents boiling water for next three days at least

The first retest results have come back clear today.

Local Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smart

Three local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

2257 patients seen in Tauranga and Whakatāne EDs

More than 2000 patients were seen in Tauranga and Whakatāne emergency departments.

Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: November 2019

Here's what made headlines in November.

Local Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smart

Three local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Well-known Tauranga photographer leaves lasting legacy

A Tauranga identity has left a lasting legacy through his photographs.

Water polo Olympian makes waves

Olympian and professional water polo player Joe Kayes brought his talents to Tauranga.

'We need to act now': Taskforce to tackle poverty, housing

Plan comes as solo dad and son, 5, spend a second Christmas living in a tent in city park.

Sold out Bay Dreams festival kicks off

Bay Dreams festival-goers are streaming into Baypark.

Smoke haze blankets Bay of Plenty: When will it lift?

A orange-tinted haze is hovering over Rotorua and Tauranga this morning.

Buddy Mikaere: The Treaty is all about a fair go

Waitangi Day and the Treaty… are we there yet?

Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: September 2019

Here's what made headlines in September.

Life of Riley: Meet Tauranga's first baby of the new decade

'Chilled out' baby boy arrives shortly after midnight.

Bay of Plenty road toll climbs to 75

Region's fatalities featured a number of multiple-victim crashes.

Mall expansions: Bayfair's new cinema to open in New Year

How much bigger can our shopping malls get?

Rap star to play Bay festival after Immigration ban lifted

Immigration clears US star to play at festival after reviewing 5 year old ban

Police investigate death near Waihī Beach after brawl reported

Police attended reports of disorder in Bowentown shortly before 1am.