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Bay player's early win at squash worlds
The first Bay player to hit the courts yesterday came away with a definitive win.
College likely to shift to new site
Chapman College - soon to be a Bethlehem College wing - will likely be on a new site.
One seriously injured in Te Puke crash
One person was trapped after a crash in the Te Puke Highway.
Tauranga salt exporter wins top prize
Tauranga company edged out strong competition to become the Bay's top exporter this year.
Man dies while gathering scallops
A man is suspected to have drowned while out gathering shellfish in the surf.
Slip closes SH2 at Waimana Gorge
Heavy rain continuing to lash the Bay of Plenty has caused a slip.
Port chief hits out over Tauranga Harbour protest
A flotilla of boats is blocking the shipping lane of Tauranga Harbour.
Myrtle rust found in the Bay of Plenty
Myrtle rust has been found in the Bay of Plenty.
Successful Bay Maori to be celebrated at awards
Māori Television and Te Puni Kōkiri have announced this year's Matariki Awards finalists.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Top cop and former drug lord lead fight against P
A hui raising awareness on P was held in Ngongotaha.
Siege cops fired 46 shots in 'panic'
Police fired a record 46 rounds in the siege, but could have used tear gas or dogs instead
Swarm of quakes rattle Bay of Plenty
Geonet recorded four moderate quakes throughout the past 24 hours.
Quakes rattle Bay of Plenty
Two quakes have been felt throughout the Bay of Plenty today.
Shaggy to headline summer festival
Reggae pop star Shaggy has been confirmed as headliner for summer festival One Love.
Shooter thumbs nose at court system
The man behind the Kawerau Siege says the justice system has no jurisdiction over him.
Edgecumbe tradie army making progress
Edgecumbe's tradie army has established up to 50 homeowners might need its help.
Tauranga homeless idea could be copied
A Tauranga emergency housing project could be replicated in Rotorua.
Lifeline for uninsured Edgecumbe locals
Tradie army project aimed at saving flood-damaged Edgecumbe homes officially sanctioned.
Phil Rudd: How I learned to grieve
Former AC/DC drummer tells of how he's finally coming to terms with the loss of a mate.
Woman in hospital after SH36 crash
Emergency services are reporting to a serious crash between Tauranga and Rotorua.
'Lowest of the low' thieves target flooding victims
Flood victim Glen Rangiaho lost nearly everything and now thieves have stolen the rest.
Police dive squad to help in search for body in Whakatane River
The search for a body in Whakatane River will resume tomorrow morning.
Overseas students 'untapped' by regions
A new study says international students are an "untapped opportunity" for NZ regions.
Chemical spill prevents SH36 reopening
Road still closed because of hazardous materials in tricky location for recovery.
Rotorua man killed in truck crash
Person killed in crash which has shut down a main highway between Tauranga and Rotorua.
Flood victims given almost $100,000 by Buddhists
Buddhists are handing over thousands of dollars in vouchers to Edgecumbe flood victims.
$30m kiwifruit investment for Maori
A $30 million investment in kiwifruit has been announced for Bay of Plenty Maori.
Cullen in Tauranga to discuss flood probe
Former Finance Minister visits Bay to sort out terms of reference and makeup of panel.
Help on hand for Edgecumbe homeless
The Temporary Accommodation Service has been activated to help flood victims.
Did Cook make a monster 12m wave?
Did a wave the height of a four-storey building really form off the Bay of Plenty?
'Power lines down, trees down'
Find out what's happening in your region as Cyclone Cook sweeps in.
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence: be prepared
Authorities warn Bay of Plenty residents to be prepared.
Major school closures: Full list
Many schools have closed their doors today as wild weather looms.