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‘Island in the wilderness’: Proposed boundary shift sparks concern
Residents say the proposed boundaries ignore local geographic ties.
‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.
‘Flying into the air’: Witness recalls fatal moment motorcycle hit couple
The motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.
‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players
Her name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.
From music to markets: Top events in the Bay of Plenty this season
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
A century of rugby: Reporoa Club celebrates milestone anniversary
Former All Blacks Sam Cane and Scott Curry played for Reporoa.
'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attack
Mitchell Te Kani died after a group of Mongrel Mob members stormed his parent's home.
Revealed: Which BoP communities may move to a new electorate
Thousands of people affected by proposed electorate border reshuffle.
SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
‘State of shock’: Canadian hockey players injured in serious crash
The visiting U16 and U18 hockey team members were travelling to Tauranga from Napier.
Opinion: Why investors should remain hopeful despite market dip
The S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its February highs, entering a correction.
‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash
Russell Watts was assaulted by Stevee Ormsby after she parked near his house.
Rising talent: Young skaters gear up for national spotlight
The event features park, street, and vert competitions on March 28 and 29.
‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die
Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.
‘Impotent talkfest’: Debate over council’s proposed health advisory group
Councillors support investigating the group but fear it becoming a 'talkfest'.
'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before
He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.
Olympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy project
The Māori landowners group proposing the project says people are jumping to conclusions.
BoP is NZ’s most expensive place to rent
It's up $20 a week on Auckland and $15 on Wellington.
Juicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4m
One ticketholder fears the chances of a refund are 'extremely low'.
Public warned not to approach wanted man
Police seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.
Revealed: Hundreds of children escaped from early childhood centres in NZ in five years
Four children were found 'running around on the road'; another was found near a highway.
Doctor shortage: How long could it take to recruit for Whakatāne’s maternity ward?
Plus, how many overseas doctors are being considered for the positions.
‘Dark coppery red’: Lunar eclipse visible tonight
Jupiter and Mars will be visible during the eclipse, weather permitting.
Rare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auction
A Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.
'Didn’t get what we wanted': Pathlab workers strike for second time in two months
Members didn't like striking 'but it's ... our only means to enact any sort of change'.
Music event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refund
The Timeless Summer Tour has been cancelled three months after being postponed.
Rising stars: Young riders shine at Rotorua’s Whip Off Champs
Day three began at 6am with pump track events for the Under 15s title.