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Warm weather to welcome Kiwis back to work
MetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.
Check your tickets! Three BOP Lotto players win $19k
Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.
Collapse of an empire: How a South Island gang boss was brought down from inside
Kurt Bayer reports on the fast rise, and even faster fall, of an underworld kingpin.
'Get checked': Mother's mole warning after melanoma diagnosis
Rachael Pratt said she had a 'very big chunk of flesh' removed from her leg.
Iwi protests, theft after crash, man bites man: What made news in December
The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at some of the top stories of 2023.
'Tremendous': Final tally of foodbank donations in 2023 Christmas appeal lands
'We are so very grateful for the amazing support', says foodbank manager.
What you need to know about Juicy Fest - and what Keri Hilson says about NZ
The hip hop and R&B festival will come to Tauranga on Sunday.
'Electric' scenes as Bay Dreams festival debuts new venue
The crowd of about 8500 was 'pretty well-behaved', the festival organiser says.
Neighbours describe 'crazy' scene as fire ripped through Tauranga home
Crews from three fire stations fought the blaze.
Rise in roaming dogs sparks fears for livestock owners
A rise in the number of roaming dogs increases fear among Rotorua Lakes livestock owners.
'Traumatised' pet owner attacked twice speaks out as roaming dog reports spike
The number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.
Summer questions: Mark Cairns on trusting your gut
Could we get some relief from a slowing economy and slow speed limits?
'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.
Lifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beach
Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.
Aerial photos show shark just metres from people on popular beach
Experts say these sighting are common this time of year.
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.
Crash victim's grieving brother 'enraged' by rule-breaking on roads
Bay of Plenty road toll drops but a top cop is not celebrating.
The ultimate betrayal: Woman's shocking find on husband's phone
"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."
Tauranga dad rushes home at 3am from Auckland after wife goes into labour early
“It was the longest hours of my life.”
'It's so big': Swimmers flee water after shark spotted at popular beach
Broadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.
'Horror story': Only half of domestic violence callouts end in charges in Bay of Plenty
And agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.
Person taken to hospital after falling off boulders at McLaren Falls
Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.
Make the most of the sun: Rain expected for the weekend
The sunny, warm weather is expected to continue for a few days.
'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.
'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfill
Once, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.
Cricket fans and campers keep spirits high despite New Year's Eve rain
'Tomorrow you’ll wake up and it’ll be blue sky and everyone will be happy again.'
NYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threaten
Community events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.
Why you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this instead
Tips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.
Security breach: Trio in high vis gear allegedly broke into Port of Tauranga
Alleged burglars found in imported shipping container area.