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Local Focus: White Island victims remembered in ‘paddle out’

“People who came to holiday here won’t be going home.” Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Buckle up, it's Twenty20 season

Who will reign supreme in the Baywide Twenty20 this season?

Aroha kotahi - love and laughter shared by Hana Pato at Christmas party for families in need

The event, held annually by Te Tuinga Whānau, is in its seventh year.

NZ Rugby awards: Bay volunteer celebrated

Bay of Plenty stars were among those honoured at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.

Christmas Appeal: Can-do attitude sees food pile up for Tauranga Foodbank

Businesses are stepping up to the plate to fill another person's empty bowl.

From league to Aussie rules to sevens: Hope does it all

Bay of Plenty's sevens teams will draw on a range of different experience at nationals.

A minute's silence to pay tribute to Whakaari victims on Mount beach

Mount Monster athletes to acknowledge victims before race.

Port of Tauranga eyes up further expansion as government talks reform

A two-port solution is workable says Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns.

Pro golfers join young stars on the green

Pioneer golf team developing future generations in the sport.

Mount Open putting Mount Golf Club back on the NZ golf scene

It's a week of milestones for Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

'Dreadful decision': Families split between hospitals

"People had to make a decision as to where they would go and who they would be with."

'Instinct' behind helicopter 'heroes' at White Island

"They went far beyond what could be expected of anyone," Lachie Storey said.

Kiri Gillespie: White Island eruption a tragedy on many levels

COMMENT: It's not as if White Island volcanic activity was a secret. We all knew it.

'I'll try to keep the streak going and make it six'

He says it will be no easy task but he'll give it a crack.

Passengers receiving counselling after White Island tragedy

Major support operation is underway in Tauranga city for White Island eruption victims.

'Such a tragedy': Floral tributes line cruise ship entrance

Flowers line Port of Tauranga's entrance as locals pay tribute to those lost.