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'Pretty skilled gardener': Mother of eight busted for growing 300 cannabis plants
Woman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.
Murderers who stabbed man who ‘narked’ on Mongrel Mob boss get extra jail time
The men murdered Eli Johnson in 2022 for 'narking' on a gang boss.
SH5 fatal crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage
One person died in a three-vehicle crash between Tapapa and Maraeroa Rds.
'Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 months
Council says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'
Mark Lister: The shifting sands of central bank outlooks
OPINON: Here in New Zealand, we’ve had the worst of both worlds.
One dead after three-vehicle crash on Waikato-to-Rotorua highway
Police said in an earlier statement the crash was reported at 3.15pm.
'Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpers
Frequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.
Had depression? Get headaches? Job-hunter 'gobsmacked' by 'invasive' application
The firm says the questions provide relevant information. Applicants don't have to answer.
Big Lotto win for Taupō, BoP towns in the money
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Saturday night.
Mark Lister: Do women really make better investors than men?
OPINON: Women have the demeanour and temperament to be very successful investors.
'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown
'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'
'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional park
The generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.
Mark Lister: Currencies and share investing
OPINON: Sometimes the moves between currencies can work in your favour.
'Living the life I only dreamed of': How an ADHD diagnosis at 40 changed my life
Before the diagnosis, my life was unravelling.
'We need a roof over our heads': Distraught renter has to put down family dog
Animal rescue reports big rise in pet surrender applications and dumping at shelters.
A luxury spa and a 'calming' home: Architecture Awards winners announced
The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.
Winning Lotto tickets sold in Rotorua and Mount Maunganui
Both divisions were struck in the Bay.
Councils in line for big boost if GST returned on rates
Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.
'Unmanageable': Principal blasts Govt 'overstepping' with phone ban
He describes the blanket ban as 'another step into central government control'.
Downloads spike for app helping EV owners track road-user charges
The platform will soon launch a feature that automatically buys road-user charges.
Rest home owner and staff told to apologise to family of man who died after a fall
The man had a fall inside the rest home and died two weeks later.
Juicy Fest 2025 line-up revealed
Juicy Fest 2025 will provide R&B and hip-hop nostalgia.
Why Tauranga could see a 'significant drop' in cruise visits next season
Increased operating costs in New Zealand among reasons for predicted drop in bookings.
'Clear physical potential': Meet basketball's rising stars
They're tall, talented and ready to take on the world.
When you can catch the last cruise ships of the season
More than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.
Police allege patrol car rammed in Tauranga
Five people have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences.
'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.
Identity of man who denies murdering Mob boss revealed
A trial date has been set for 2025.
Nation's biggest disability sporting event comes to Tauranga
Expect some heart-stopping action as talented athletes compete.
'Unbreakable spirit': Why this Kiwi baker is braving missile strikes in Ukraine
A Tauranga woman and her partner's fundraising mission for Ukraine.
Seven Health NZ staff paid $394k in redundancy in BOP, Lakes
Thirty-six roles have been disestablished in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since July 2022.