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Bay Lotto player ends 2017 $1 million richer
Four Lotto tickets bought in the Bay of Plenty were big winners in Saturday night's draw.
Woman critically hurt after Tauranga crash
A person is trapped in a car after a crash near Tauranga this afternoon.
Rich lister cleared over farm sale; claims 'lacked merit'
Colin Armer and his co-defendants are now due a costs payout into the millions
Fatal crash - 'I could have helped'
Kieran Carter heard a bang last night - and now feels guilty he didn't investigate.
Person killed in crash on Tauranga Rotorua highway
A person had died after a crash on State Highway 36 overnight.
Bay of Connections celebrates 10 years in region
Bay of Connections is celebrating 10 years in the wider Bay of Plenty.
Fees-free study helps make dream come true
Government's free-fees policy has been warmly welcomed in the Bay of Plenty.
Truck driver seriously injured in crash
Diversions are in place following a serious truck crash between Rotorua and Tauranga.
Navy joins search for missing fisherman
A dinghy has been found but a missing fisherman was not with it
Shellfish warning for Bay of Plenty
A new warning advising Bay of Plenty people not to eat shellfish has been issued.
Off-duty firefighters save man trapped in submerged car
The man trapped in a submerged car after a crash has been released from hospital.
Logging truck crash spills onto SH2
A logging truck has crashed on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty.
Men named in $20m cocaine raid case
Name suppression has been lifted for the men accused of being involved in a cocaine bust.
The life and times of NZ's most 'notorious' crim
EXCLUSIVE: Dean Wickliffe has spent more time in prison than any other Kiwi, bar one.
Bay of Plenty among worst places to work and buy a home in NZ
The Bay of Plenty has the third biggest gap between wage growth and house price growth.
World medal for Tauranga kayaker
Tauranga paddler Mike Dawson wins bronze medal at canoe slalom world champs in France.
Person hurt as digger falls into Bay of Plenty drain
A person has been hurt after an incident near Maketu involving a digger.
Bryan Adams to play in Tauranga
Bryan Adams is coming to Tauranga as part of a four-date New Zealand tour.
Cash, drugs and guns: Inside the police war on the Head Hunters
The raid on Head Hunter boss Wayne Doyle is the latest battle in a "targeted" police war.
Volcanix leading Farah Palmer Cup
Volcanix defeated Tasman 38-15 to stay top of the Farah Palmer Cup standings
Local Focus: Waiariki Candidates - What's something we don't know about you?
Waiariki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waiariki Candidates - Unemployment
Waiariki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waiariki Candidates - How well do you know Waiariki?
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Local Focus: Waiariki Candidates - Getting people to vote
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Crash shuts down Pyes Pa Rd, briefly
A crash has shut down both lanes of State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua.
Roll-out complete for Rotorua bus bike racks
Other regions that use the racks have shown a positive impact on bus passengers.
Science fair entries wow judges at regional competition
Judges were very impressed with the entries this year, head judge Tracey Burton said
Witnesses sought to 92-year-old's crash
Elderly man injured after ute hits stationary truck.
Man, 92, seriously hurt in Bay crash
A man, 92, involved in a crash has been seriously hurt and flown to Tauranga Hospital.
Bridges rubbishes Labour's rapid passenger rail plan
Transport Minister rubbishes Labour's rapid rail bid for Tauranga, Hamilton and Auckland.
Local Focus: A new airport for the whole Bay of Plenty
Ngāi Te Rangi support it but who else does? Made with funding from NZ On Air.