'Horrendously fierce' storm knocks out power, 'tornado' damages buildings
135 properties were estimated to be without power in Te Puke and 114 in Whakamarama.
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Immunisation rates decline: Mum on why she chose to vaccinate
Mum says choosing to vaccinate her children was a 'no brainer'
BOP first XVs to meet for 101st time
Rotorua Boys' High School and Tauranga Boys' College meet in round one of the Super 8.
Want the White pages telephone book? You'll have to order it
Larger text will make it easier to read.
Heavy rain and possible thunder for the Bay of Plenty
Residents in the region are being advised to keep an eye on the severe weather warnings.
Heavy rain on the way for Bay of Plenty
Farmers are welcoming the rain, but not the cold
Let's not get drinks: Why more Kiwis are cutting out booze
Meet your neighbours who choose to live sober.
Tauranga finding form at the right time
Tauranga are unbeaten and full of confidence in the Premier 1 competition.
Passion of Indian hockey on display
Rotorua hosted the New Zealand Indian Sports Association Queen's Birthday Tournament.
Michael Voss blitzes Mount Half Marathon
Rotorua's Michael Voss and Tauranga's Eden Craig were the fastest man and woman.
McDonald wins Rotorua Multisport race
It was a Tauranga one-two in the 3D Rotorua Multisport Festival's main event.
Match Report: Tauranga earn bragging rights
Tauranga Sports have made it two wins from two in the Baywide Premier 1 competition.
NZ's best to take on Rotorua Multisport
The 3D Rotorua Multisport Festival has attracted about 800 participants.
School principals warn new wave of inequality looms
Govt plans to scrap school donations in some schools mean huge inequities - principals.
Why I won't accept e-sports as sport
Kristin Macfarlane calls Time Out on e-sports being classified as a sport.
Supercity Rangers vs Southern Huskies this weekend
Supercity Rangers vs Southern Huskies this weekend.
All Blacks Sevens named for Paris
All Blacks Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw has named his side for the Paris Sevens.
Tauranga church and clothing brand partner in hopes of providing 3000 clothing packs to needy kids
Fleece clothing will be given to kids in need in Tauranga, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki and Te Puke
Renee Wickliffe: Black Fern, super mum
Behind the Name with Black Fern Renee Wickliffe.
NZTA expect rain, strong wind to affect road conditions over weekend
Drivers are urged to take care, plan ahead and be prepared for heavy traffic
Bay girls about to start Mighty 11s campaign
New Zealand BMX team head across ditch to take on Australian 11-year-olds.
Local Focus: Aroha's long and frustrating journey to re-divert the Kaituna Cut
Maketū Action Group's last member talks to Local Focus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police warn motorists to drive carefully this weekend
Police plea for drivers to drive to the conditions this long weekend
Regional council compliance in good shape: report
Pollution complaints and resource consent compliance were investigated.
Nearly $900K granted to local community organisations from New Zealand Community Trust
Local schools, sports organisations and councils were among the recipients.
New sterilising courses to help improve practices
The course begins at Toi Ohomai in early June
Mouth-watering State of Origin match-ups
Sports reporter David Beck takes a look at some head-to-head State of Origin battles.
Grateful patient gives taonga to hospital
A singer and kapa haka performer creatively expressed his gratitude to hospital staff
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
'Turbulent' weather ahead for Bay of Plenty
The weather is about to become more traditionally autumnal
Super 8 Rugby: Meet RBHS and TBC First XV players
In part two of our Super 8 series we speak to the captains of our local first XVs.
'Insane' passenger and freight rail for Bay closer to reality
The future of rail in the Bay is a step closer to reality, but not everyone is convinced.
Flights land in Bay after crash landing at Hamilton Airport
Hamilton Airport is up and running again.
Elderly 'abandoned' by bus route changes
Bay of Plenty leaders have been reminded they need to consider the needs of elderly.