Investigations launched after three vehicles torched
Both police and Fire and Emergency have labelled the incident 'suspicious'.
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Only one team unbeaten in Baywide Cup cricket
Greerton lead the competition after beating Te Puke in a top-of-the-table match.
Bay of Plenty Steamers fans raring to go for home final
The Steamers smashed Manawatu 64-3 in the semifinal on Friday night.
Snuggle up with someone special in a daybed at the movies
Event Cinemas is offering a cosy experience to movie-goers.
Puppies over piña colada: Bay woman's unusual island holiday
"It would've been nice to go to Europe but I wanted to do something a little different."
Push for new councillor to resign after Treaty comment
Reactions to comments to 'end the Treaty gravy train'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Race Relations Commissioner supports local Māori push for 'racist' Councillor to resign
Reactions to comments to "end the treaty gravy train". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Swim Rotorua head coach steps down. What's next?
"That's going to be the hardest thing - knowing my time with them is coming to an end."
WW2 veteran's family share memories of 'self-made' man'
A well-known Tauranga identity has left his stamp on the city.
Tightest election for years nets new blood, old guard
Final count of this year's election results have resulted in a nail-biting win.
Pleas for a Tauranga High Court go unanswered
Lack of Tauranga High Court jury trial facilities has been described as disastrous.
Coulter in the thick of young player surge
22-year-old George Coulter is one of the younger players on the croquet green
Tenby Powell: Blue-collar beginnings to rich lister
Tauranga's new mayor talks about fatherhood, army life, business matters and his new role.
Revealed: How much Coast Homes owes, according to the liquidators
The liquidators are trying to recover three related-party loans, to pay the taxman.
Bay real estate company announces leadership changes
The new appointments will be effective from December 2.
Steamers rout Manawatu to book final berth
And the local side are on the rampage with a 64-3 win.
Bay of Plenty runners top contenders in Auckland Marathon
Two Tauranga women and a woman trained by a Tauranga coach are the leading contenders.
NRL star pays tribute to dad killed in Tauranga crash
Grieving son is playing for New Zealand this weekend at the Rugby League World Cup Nines.
Bay's top cricket competition heats up with plenty on the line
As round three of the Bay of Plenty Cup title race gets underway.
'Devastating': Survivor tells of the moment he realised his sailing friend had died
Exhausted but overjoyed, Bruce Goodwin thought they had made it.
Former employees of Maketu Pies react to new owners
Maketu Pies changes hands on November 11.
Tauranga Hospital juggles spike in emergency department visits
We look into new data revealing the number of hospital visits over the winter period.
A full list of the Bay's best athletes in 2019
Who they are what they're doing to be recognised in their codes.
NZ First MP removed from Tauranga bar: 'I was the victim'
NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell says he was the victim and deserves an apology.
NZ First MP removed from Tauranga bar
NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell was removed from a bar in Tauranga on Saturday night.
Tauranga City Council election results revealed
The final Tauranga City Council's 2019 election results can now be revealed
He may be leaving Tauranga AFC, but Riley Bidois will give back to club
But he's still got another tournament with the club.
Influx of marine life washes up on Mount beach
But a local professor is saying the influx was totally natural.
Two people stable in hospital after serious Waihī crash
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the two-car crash near Ford Rd about 9.35pm.
Tragic last trip: Yachtie dies as wife plucked from heavy swells
Stuart Pedersen had planned to sell his yacht after one last trip.
Pop the champers! Local players strike Lotto
The players join 36 others from across the country to score big in last night's draw.
Wairoa River crash victim's body found inside
The body of a man was found inside a submerged car in the Wairoa River.
All the winners from the annual Bay of Plenty Rugby awards
And why they've been successful this year.