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Jiu-jitsu fighter offers self-defence course
The course will involve strikes, headlocks and ground positions.
Green light for lower peak-hour school speed limits
It is likely the new speed limits will come into effect within the next two years.
Honouring NZers in war
Anzac Day commemorations throughout the district on April 25.
Te Puke's Jorja Mouat to represent NZ at flag football world champs
Non-contact sports were not the plan until a broken leg changed the course of her life.
Busy week for police in Katikati
All the week's police news from Sergeant Steve Hindmarsh.
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
The woes of wool
Brent Mountford, Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty provincial president, says the state of the wool industry is "the pits". Video / Alex Cairns
Tough start to Baywide rugby season for Te Puke Sports
Pirates turn their attention to Marist St Michael's
Police allege patrol car rammed in Tauranga
Five people have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences.
Season a reason to celebrate at Waihī Beach
A fun day for kids, foodies at Waihī Beach.
Tauranga’s speed limit proposal met with warning from minister
Brown said the Government did not support these types of blanket speed limit reductions.
Abbeyfield hits $3m target for elder housing
After years of fundraising, Abbeyfield WBOP can now begin the build in Katikati.
Baywide rugby: Tough start for Marist in return to top-flight
Results from the weekend's games.
Rugby player flown to hospital after on-field injury
Injured senior Mercury Bay rugby player airlifted to hospital.
Body found on Mount Maunganui beach: Police investigating
Police are investigating a sudden death at Mount Maunganui. Video / Alex Cairns
'Very strong' rip at beach where man died evading police
'It must have been a terrifying experience for this man.'
Tauranga to host national iwi forum
Iwi leaders from across Aotearoa deliberate on issues affecting Māori.
'Liars and thieves': Iwi boss hits out over emergency housing scammers
'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.
Mark Lister: Japan is finding its way back onto the radar of investors
OPINON: Japanese shares rose another 20.6 per cent in the first three months of this year.
'It's like going to church': The spiritual journey of tā moko
Wāhine Māori are embracing tā moko as their birthright.
'We're the ones that are saving the school lunch programme' - David Seymour
The Act leader says the Labour Party didn't set aside funds for school lunches after 2024.
Tears and triumphs: Tolley on rebuilding Tauranga and what she'll do next
'I’m a bit of a sook, really.'
Serious injuries after crash involving car and pedestrian at Katikati
The crash resulted in a pedestrian with serious injuries.
'Am I Māori enough?'
Jenni-Lee Reardon has been considering getting her moko kauae for some time and has it booked in for May. She tells journalist Catherine Sylvester her story. Video / Alex Cairns
The spiritual journey of Tā Moko
Tā Moko artists featured at a symposium at Te Puia in Rotorua discuss their perspectives on the art form - past, present and future.
Hungry and at home: How to keep teens filled up during the holidays
Teaching adolescents to cook - and cook creatively - is a skill for life.
Anne Tolley on her Tauranga tenure
She spoke to the Bay of Plenty Times about her ups and downs as chairwoman of the council's appointed commission as her time in office nears its end. Video / Alex Cairns
Woman's battle to make mobility park abusers pay more
Mobility parking misuse is common in New Zealand. Claire Dale is working to change that.
David Seymour visits Tauranga
The ACT Party leader spoke to the Bay of Plenty Times on Thursday.
'Corrosive obsession with a person's race' — Seymour on Māori wards
'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'
Craigs Investment Partners celebrates milestone
More than 700 gathered for the Mercury Baypark event.
Mud Maidens inspire Rotorua riders
How a group of women and girls are making a difference in downhill mountain biking events.