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'I’ve got to fight': Cancer dad's desperate bid to stay alive for his son
He hopes to raise $100,000 to pay for a "miracle" drug he believes can extend his life
'Wholeheartedly committed': Labour picks candidate for Bay of Plenty race
"I have seen the power of communities who work together to create positive change."
Police reopen Mount Maunganui streets after operation
Puriri St and Maunganui Rd were closed while police executed a search warrant.
Councillor’s comments about council-Māori relationships described as 'mischievous'
Murray-Benge raised her concerns about how the council was using the word ‘prioritise’.
'Particularly tough time': Bad weather prunes kiwifruit crop volume
One of the lowest volumes in the past 20 years is expected for Green kiwifruit.
Opinion: Why the toll road price hikes really grind my gears
OPINION: If I’m paying to drive on a road, I want the option of being able to safely pass.
'If you can’t afford it, you die': Cancer drugs cost mum $132k in 3 years
'There must be a better system ... [where] everyone can get some form of funding.'
'A fighter for Tauranga Moana': Historian remembered for treaty work - and 'superpowers'
His greatest legacy would be the "wealth of knowledge" left for the younger generation.
Disaster-fatigued? How to manage the mental impacts of storms
An expert explains the signs of disaster fatigue to watch out for after the latest storm.
Brother misses out on winning Lotto ticket to his sister
And she already knows what she's going to do with the winnings.
Opinion | I upped sticks and moved to Aussie - the grass isn't greener, so I came home
OPINION: Yes the work perks are better but what about missing your family?
Has the Bayfair flyover improved traffic? Why the council can't say
At least one local driver says it's had a positive affect.
'Tired of saying the same thing': Tauranga teachers to join strike action
Ministry says latest offer gave teachers a maximum base salary of $100k by end of 2024.
Better work stories: Sister's police yarns lead brother to join the force
Well-known Bay of Plenty rugby identities and siblings are now both police officers,
BoP road information, latest rainfall amounts
The region is in clean up mode after days of rain.
'We have got to run our school': 'Unqualified' teachers hired amid shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
Weather: Intense rainfall brings flooding and slips to BoP
Motorists were trapped on the Kaimai Range as heavy rain pelted the region.
'We had no idea': Club members unaware as rising floodwaters surround building
Police lights outside warn members of the danger.
‘Increasingly unaffordable’: Rents expected to hit nearly $1000 a week in Tauranga
The region's population is also expected to reach 282,900 in the next 30 years.
Letters: The monarchy is a money-maker for the UK
Opinion: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'It will impact me': Motorists to pay more on toll roads
Revealed: How much they're going up and when the new charges kick in.
'Why, just why?' Mystery surrounds missing fire hydrant lids
Western Bay reports at least three separate incidents so far, with six lids taken.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to Kiwis moving to Aussie for better lives
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Property values: Which Tauranga suburbs have beaten the slump?
“There is a big crunch in the number of new listings coming to market.”
'Profit squeeze': Farmers expected to slash spending as costs soar
Costs were driven by increases in interest (39pc) feed (21pc) and fertiliser (28pc).
Mum was 'cancer-free' for 12 years - now it's back and she's fighting for her life
'They told us there was nothing more they could do for me except slow it all down.'
Locally-owned pharmacy celebrates 30 years in 30 days
John's Photo Pharmacy marks 30 years with 30 days of festivities
'Tough journey': Tauranga mum crowned winner of Rotorua Marathon nine months after giving birth
'I’m proud to win so soon after giving birth'
Letters: Lovely, leafy Tauranga Domain 'ill-suited' for a sports stadium
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Historic occasion': How the Bay of Plenty celebrated King Charles’ coronation
Western Bay mayor James Denyer stayed up till 2am watching the 'awe-inspiring' service.
'Fatal injuries': Parachute tragedy investigation report released
There are some 'system' learnings the industry can take from this accident.