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More extreme weather events strike Bay of Plenty this summer
More extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.
$10k BayTrust offers lifeline to chronic illness charity
The grant "means survival" for CCIS, operations co-ordinator Miranda Whitwell says.
Revealed: What sweeteners desperate tenants are offering landlords
Demand continues to outstrip supply in the rental market.
Dawn Picken: Trump's legacy a shameful one
OPINION: Can America once again govern on reason and facts rather than fear and lies?
Bay MP: People upset at fire siren should 'get some earplugs'
Fire sirens the 'price we need to pay' for being protected, says MP.
'It's stuffed': Global supply chain woes spark fears of empty shelves
Customers are starting to notice gaps on shelves which could drive up prices.
Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?
Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay's export success a 'saviour' after Covid-19
And a new report suggests the region will continue to be a top performer.
US expats in the Bay fear repercussions of impeachment
Some say the impeachment of Donald Trump is something that needs to happen.
Report: Bay of Plenty strong performer in wake of Covid-19
Things are looking up for the Bay of Plenty, especially in you're in the kiwifruit sector.
Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren
Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.
Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off
The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.
Coromandel beach sees closures after potential 'great white' sighting
Opoutere Beach has been closed and reopened twice today.
'Fight or flight': First-time offenders lash out post-lockdown
Men were also more than two times more likely to first-time offend than women.
Fatal shark incident: Waihī Beach reopens to swimmers
Kaelah Marlow died on Thursday after reportedly being injured by a shark.
Number of jetskiers caught by speed radar gun a mystery, for now
Bay of Plenty's waterways have been "very busy" so far.
Truck break down cleared on Tauranga Direct Rd
The truck broke down on a bend in the southbound lane of State Highway 36.
Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream
The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.
Whangamatā teen riot: $6000 of stock stolen, Blackies Cafe roof damaged
Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.
Kiri Gillespie: Drink-driving? Then you deserve to get caught
Such trauma is entirely preventable. All it takes a taxi.
'Clean, cook, chill' this summer to prevent food poisoning
Take heed of food safety messages as weather heats up
Man missing since Christmas Day found alive by family search party
Firefighters scrambled down the bank and cut the roof off the car to get to him.
'One of the better places': Bay to see hot, sunny Christmas Day
Get out your sunhat - it's shaping up to be a very warm Christmas Day!
Bay of Plenty paw-lice pup heads into retirement
Amazing Asta queen of the streets for seven years.
Jo Raphael: The age-old conflict between landlords and tenants
OPINION: Who is the villain - the landlord or the tenant?
A Christmas thank you to those working through the festive period
Have you ever worked a Christmas Day? Spare a thought for those who do.
Lotto players from Papamoa and Bay of Plenty $29K richer
Two Lotto players from Papamoa and Bay of Plenty received early Christmas wins.
Samantha Motion: A holly, jolly, news parody of the best Christmas song ever
OPINION: Is it even Christmas without the drunk tank or the boys of the NYPD choir?
Can you light your barbecue this summer? New tool will tell you
The new Fire and Emergency New Zealand online tool was launched today.