Counsellor: Hostage ordeal trauma will have lasting impact
"The survival part of the brain gets extremely heightened through traumatic events."
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Volcanic unrest at White Island, eruption more likely than usual
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Bay of Plenty schools ditch the straw
Bay of Plenty schools have the opportunity to move to a more sustainable packaging.
TJ Perenara vs RBHS Stuart Leach - whose try was best?
Rotorua Boys' High School first XV player Stuart Leach has been placed among the stars.
Fatal shooting: Girls out of hospital, hostage-taker a 'recluse'
A man was shot dead by police yesterday after holding children hostage with a machete.
Two children stable after fatal SH2 crash, witnesses sought
Police are now seeking the public's help for information following the crash.
Bay players line up against Papua New Guinea
Three Bay of Plenty women will start from the bench.
Opinion: Armed tactical police needed on the ground
No New Zealand cop wants to shoot anyone.
Black Stick Samantha Charlton reacts to sports awards recognition
All Black Sam Cane and Black Stick Samantha Charlton reign supreme at BOP Sports Awards.
Ignite7: Which emerging stars impressed?
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Injuries mean speedsters Portia Woodman, Michaela Blyde out
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Tauranga camp aims to unearth taekwondo talent
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Samantha Motion: Fly tippers are scum. So here's what we should do with them
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Wardlaw risked death playing professional rugby
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Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem
Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.
Zizi Sparks: Pride parade needed in Rotorua and Tauranga
More can be done to support pride in the Bay of Plenty.
Smile! Preschoolers come out on top in dental challenge
Centres were invited to take part in the World Oral Health Day Challenge.
'I'm pretty fizzed up for it': Stage set for first test at Bay Oval
This match has been a long time coming for Bay Oval staff.
Rising fast: Bay of Plenty house prices hit new highs
The national median also rose to a record level in October 2019.
Roller-coaster weather week in store for the region
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Gaining international experience key for Bay players
All matches will be screened live on SKY Sport 1.
Teacher censured for doing students' work for them
After returning from sick leave Carel Human passed work "so far off the mark".
Bay Oval test match: 'We don't want a tie'
"Following on from the World Cup, which we try not to talk about, it's incredible".
Bay of Plenty Cup: Teams confirmed for cup and plate comps
But they'll break next weekend for the Black Caps vs England Test match at Bay Oval.
Straight out of Kawerau: NZ Sevens' new recruit
The All Blacks Sevens' new signing was a late bloomer, but he is making up for lost time.
Fight expected for last round of qualifying play in BOP Cup
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BOP Cricket: Developing the province's emerging talent
They may be young but there's plenty of experience in the ND development side.
Another career milestone reached for Kaleb Trask
And he hopes to continue his professional career for many years to come.
Guest opinion: Motiti battle a victory for marine reserves
Court of Appeal decision is a win for Motiti.
Man killed in Awakeri crash named
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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