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Round two home game for Steamers against Waikato
Bay of Plenty take on Waikato in round two of Mitre 10 Cup
Warning as pre-teens share explicit images
Children as young as 6 years old are posting explicit or inappropriate selfies online.
Volcanix progressing as season approaches
Bay of Plenty Volcanix were beaten by Counties Manukau in a pre-season game on Saturday.
North Island braces for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes
Severe thunderstorm watch in place from Taranaki to Northland until midnight tonight.
SuperGold card free travel extended from August 19
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has reviewed the hours following requests.
Steamers forwards set platform for win
The Steamers were in full control against Otago and it started at the front.
Match Report: Steamers beat Otago 50-7
The Bay of Plenty Steamers have started their Mitre 10 Cup campaign with a bang.
Rotorua Aces produce epic comeback
The Rotorua Aces played Mount Maunganui in the Intercity Trophy final on Saturday.
Batten down the hatches! Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay
Front is expected to clear the East Cape by tonight.
Green Corridor and Eat Streat concepts proposed for Tauranga
Tauranga City Council has proposed two projects similar to ones undertaken in Rotorua.
The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you
Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.
Petition calls for free school buses in entire Bay
A petition to extend a free school bus trial to the Bay of Plenty will be presented.
New study pathway for Bay students to address Māori health outcomes
The region is known to have some of the country's worst Māori health statistics
Toi Te Ora seeks changes to protect rural, low income, whānau
Toi Te Ora sought four changes to the Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities Bill.
Migrant workers exploited; kiwifruit contractor to be penalised
Gautum Rajan Kapur, also know as Kapoor, breached employment laws multiple times.
Volcanix coaches relish opportunity
The Volcanix coaching staff are ready for a big season
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: The Green Parrot's winning formula
Keep it simple and customers will keep coming
$700k granted to Bay of Plenty community organisations
More than Bay of Plenty community organisations received a share of over $700,000.
Maketū murder accused weeps in court as trial date set
The man accused of murdering a Maketū toddler sat weeping in Tauranga court today.
Firefighters rescue huge pup from ravine
The big Leonburger pup was stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Title races narrowing in Premiership and W-League
Little changed in WaiBop premiership title race from last year.
Bay of Plenty's best restaurants and bars revealed
The outstanding eateries and bars in Tauranga for 2019 have been chosen.
Super 8: Rotorua Boys' finish with a win
Rotorua Boys' High School beat New Plymouth Boys' High School in their last Super 8 game.
Steamers sign former NRL player Papali'i
The 2019 Steamers squad will be bolstered by former Roosters player Abraham Papali'i.
Special needs' support: Learning Support Coordinators announced
The ministry says 20 coordinators are being allocated to Rotorua and 12 to Tauranga.
Super 8: Bay teams prepare for final round
The last games of the Super 8 First XV Rugby Championship are being played this weekend.
One person dead, one critical after Bay of Plenty crash
The road is closed and there is a significant emergency service presence at the scene.
Ministry of Children reviews long overdue
The occupation of Ihumaatao has also added another level of disquiet.
Muller 'thrilled' to give voice to farmers in primary industries portfolio role
Todd Muller explains how significant a reshuffle to National's caucus is for him.
Lucky Bay Lotto player wins more than $20,000
The Bay player bought their ticket from the online Lotto outlet MyLotto
Say cheese: Pat Lam reveals secret to NZ's best pie
Pat Lam may be King of the Pies but Tauranga is home to another award-winning pieman.
Waimana Gorge to open during daylight hours
It will be the first time since it shut earlier this month because of a slip.