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'Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancer
Richard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.
'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate falls
Busy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Fleeing drivers ‘deliberately taunting’ police by live-streaming their escapades
Trend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.
BYO drinks: How to have a beautiful wedding for less than $600
Couples who spend a little are 'just as married' as those spending a lot.
Landlords buckle under high interest rates as rental demand soars
House for rent gets 2224 clicks and is pulled from online site in days.
Harley Shrimpton case: Alleged kidnapper now faces murder charge
The accused has been granted interim name suppression.
Spectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coast
Hopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.
Opinion: What to do when you see a shark
'Bronzies are one thing but great whites are quite a different kettle of fish'.
Metal detectorists save the day after husband loses wife's ring
'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'
'Such a joyful event': Annual Sikh parade draws crowds in Tauranga
"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."
130km/h in a 50 zone: Drug dealer with gun, meth flees police for an hour
Dramatic chase one of more than 800 BOP fleeing driver incidents in nine months.
Cha-ching! Big Lotto wins for Tauranga, Rotorua punters
One $333K win and two $15K wins coming to the Bay of Plenty.
Watch: Pro tips for rolling the perfect summer icecream scoop
Seasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.
Climate wrap shows how Bay's 2023 weather bucked norms
Temperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.
'Absolutely appalled': Mum of teen vaper says axing Smokefree laws a step back
One parent called for 'moral leadership' from National.
Opinion: What our recycling says about us
OPINION: It’s on us, as responsible citizens, to take care of our own waste.
Best of Premium 2023: State highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealed
Pothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.
So you want to quit your job? How to get hired after 50
Recruiters' top tips for overcoming age discrimination in the employment process.
Health battles to Hairy Maclary: Our top 10 videos of 2023
Visual journalists Alex Cairns and Andrew Warner share their top five videos from 2023.
'Happy and vibing': Thousands turn up for Juicy Fest
One festivalgoer said the artists playing reminded her of her 'high school years'.
Best of Premium 2023: 'Freaks me out': Kiwi nurse 'clears $170k' in Australia, primary teacher makes $97k
Carmen Hall speaks to 8 NZ health workers and teachers chasing their dreams in Australia.
Check your tickets! Three BOP Lotto players win $19k
Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.
'Get checked': Mother's mole warning after melanoma diagnosis
Rachael Pratt said she had a 'very big chunk of flesh' removed from her leg.
Rise in roaming dogs sparks fears for livestock owners
A rise in the number of roaming dogs increases fear among Rotorua Lakes livestock owners.
'Lives were saved': Lifeguards at region's holiday hotspots make 50-plus rescues
Safety advice for swimmers also follows slew of shark sightings in the area.
Kaimai crash kills Whakatāne couple, 4-year-old son survives
'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'
Police release names of pair who died in Kaimai crash
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Best of Premium 2023: Drug kingpin 'learnt from the best' - his father, court told
He would illegally buy the drugs using the dark web, paying for it with Bitcoin.
'Horror story': Only half of domestic violence callouts end in charges in Bay of Plenty
And agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.
'Sunny day in a new venue': What you need to know about Bay Dreams 2024
Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.
'We are all so happy': How a family of seven got on to property ladder
Meet the Kiwis who have defied the odds and own their homes.
NYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threaten
Community events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.