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White Island eruption: Cruise ship passengers speak

"The mood has changed dramatically." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two people injured in Paengaroa crash

Two injured in crash in Paengaroa, one patient has moderate injuries.

White Island eruption: Cruise ship passengers tell of mood change on board

"They were on holiday. Nobody expects this to happen." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Move to cap Tauranga's rates increase to 3.9 per cent

But some argued a higher increase was needed to fund capital projects.

Steve Braunias: White Island latest tragedy in year of grief and unimaginable terror

Comment: As a name, White Island is about to take on a new and terrible resonance.

White Island tragedy: Mayor urges locals to send off Ovation passengers

A number of passengers from the ship were involved in the eruption.

High winds and seashells tough for beach volleyballers

The women were evenly matched but stronger competition was needed for the men.

11 Mission St decision heading for a do-over

But protests continue over councillor's treaty comments.

Konnichi wa Japan! Tauranga student wins prestigious international scholarship

Samantha Aholima taught herself Japanese when she was 14 years old.

Samoa measles tragedy sparks concerns in Bay

More than 60 people have died in Samoa due to the measles outbreak.

Local charities supported by Christmas in the Park event

Blake Park was awash with the Christmas spirit during the Christmas in the Park event.

Lime e-scooters for Rotorua, Tauranga?

Lime scooters began operating in New Zealand in October last year.

Bay of Plenty Lotto shares second division

Check your tickets quick!

Sausages or Silver Ferns - Fuller always in netball

Former Silver Fern now coach Deb Fuller reflects on helping the Silver Ferns to victory.

Thunderstorms on the horizon for Bay of Plenty

Thunderstorms could be on the way for the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Taupo.

Watch: Kiwi mum confronts man who 'tried to get daughter in his car'

Video of mum challenging man has been viewed more than 125,000 times.

Sir Michael 'looking forward' to new role on DHB

Sir Michael was Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister under Helen Clark.

Dawn Picken: Moving sparks existential crisis

Shifting house triggers existential crises, begging the question: "Why do we have stuff?"