The Kiwi soldier who almost made it home
Wounded and gassed on the battlefield, he made it back to New Zealand and headed for home.
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The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting
95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.
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Authorities are warning people the worst of wild weather could still be yet to come.
Watch: Soggy Xmas Eve as flooding hits holiday areas
Campers have been forced to evacuate amid rising floodwaters.
Stan Walker looks forward to 'biggest year yet'
Kiwi hitmaker Stan Walker says 2019 will be his biggest year yet
Christmas pressure on for NZ posties
Boxing Day sales starting earlier for NZ Post.
Severe thunderstorm watch in force for Bay of Plenty
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Western Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Coromandel
Toi Ohomai students take up summer internships at Scion
Toi Ohomai students take up summer internships with Scion.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today.
Vigils planned across New Zealand for Grace Millane
Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.
Greater options for Bay of Plenty higher learning students
The partnership aims to help higher learning students access the Postgraduate Diploma
All Blacks Sevens go down to South Africa at Cape Town Sevens
All Blacks Sevens finish last sevens campaign of the year.
MPI believes needle in strawberry was isolated event
There was no evidence of any risks in the supply chain or the food safety system.
Teacher finds pin buried in kids' strawberries
It is the latest in a string of food contamination scares involving strawberries.
Hundreds swarm to revamped shopping centre
Hundreds waited for hours, many in the rain, to be part of Bayfair's revamped opening.
India A and New Zealand A eager for outcome
The three-match 50-over series starts at Bay Oval today.
Jingle bells: Mall opens after massive $115m make-over
Bayfair is celebrating its first stage of the new revamp
Suzuki Series roars into action
So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.
No change to BoP, Lakes meningococcal vaccines
The last meningococcal case in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes areas was in September.
Suffragette's story lives on in granddaughter, 101
Eliza Wallis (née Hart) was one of the founding members of the National Council of Women.
Age no barrier for Bradley at Tinman
Taupō's Samantha Bradley is a national triathlon champion again at 47 years of age.
Swimming after heavy rain could make you sick
Swimming after heavy rain is not recommended.
Black Ferns Sevens take two from two in world series
The Black Ferns Sevens have won another tournament in their world sevens series.
Miraculous recovery made by young Te Puke crash victim
A miraculous recovery is being made by young crash victim Hollie Snell.
Midwives' union cancels strikes after ERA ruling
Midwives' strikes have been cancelled in Tauranga and Whakatāne until Tuesday.
Regional hubs too little too late for residents
Residents want their postal services back not a regional hub for banking and post.
Man killed in Bay of Plenty 'workplace incident'
A person has died following a workplace incident involving a tree in Paengaroa today.
Police investigating needle found in capsicum
Countdown spokesperson said the incident was referred to police who are investigating.
Rotorua streams about to open for trout fishing fans
Some of Rotorua and Waikaremoana's best-known streams are about to re-open for summer.
Education plays an important role in democracy
Education plays an important role in democracy.
Work starts on Paengaroa to Rotoiti cycleway
Work has started on the new cycle trail link between Paengaroa and Rotoiti.
Two Lotto players in the Bay of Plenty win
Lotto players from Tauranga and Rotorua have won big in last night's draw.
Laos visit inspires, humbles and moves
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Three Bay of Plenty women up for Best Try of 2018 Award
Michaela Blyde, Kelly Brazier and Renee Wickliffe have been named among the top 10.