Top cop says more fleeing drivers are targeting police officers
New stats show Bay of Plenty one of the worst areas for pursuits resulting in injuries.
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Fourth semifinal spot could come down to one match
Last spot could go to winner of Te Puke vs Tauranga Boys' College encounter.
'Frustrating' pace of Bay of Plenty Regional Council climate emergency
Has the Bay of Plenty Regional Council provided more than just talk?
Newly developed motocross facility to be put to test
On top of hosting, Tauranga Motorcycle Club has leading riders chasing national titles.
Williams Cup: Looming playoffs mark desperation for wins
Te Puke have slim chance to make it and Tauranga Boys', Lake Taupō face tough battle.
Udder-ly amazing! Dairy superstars win big at regional awards
The awards were held at Awakeri Events Centre last night.
Injuries after two single-car crashes in the Bay of Plenty
The crashes happened in Te Puke and Taupō.
Coronavirus: BOP Regional Council staff work from home to test response
It comes on the day the second case of COVID-19 was confirmed in New Zealand.
Farm worker sentenced for effluent discharge into streams
The discharge was in breach of the farm's resource consent conditions.
Nikayla feeling fear and doing it anyway
For 22-year-old Nikayla Wood the best part about swimming is "the feeling of being free".
'There's no real home advantage ... it makes it fair'
Busy days ahead for Bay rider Shania Rawson.
Firefighters called to a smoking chicken and child trapped in tree
There were no injuries in either of the incidents.
Mr G's Tauranga, not Towel-Wronger: Nine more pronunciation pieces go up for sale
Nine new artworks have gone up for sale online.
Tauranga cruise ship: 'No risk' of coronavirus despite ill passengers
The Voyager of the Seas cruise ship docked in Tauranga this morning.
Player's second century in Versatile Tauranga Williams Cup
Cadets have held on to the lead in the competition standings with 31 points.
Man spends $2000 on tickets for tonight's $50m Lotto draw
Stores around the Bay of Plenty are reaching record sales this week.
Dismantling domestic violence myths in the Bay
What can we do in the Bay to stem the epidemic of domestic violence?
Bay player wants to stay ready and catch the eyes of key NRL coaches
The Brisbane Broncos Hub will help develop the Bay's budding league players.
Whakaari aftermath: 22 hospital staff members take leave after eruption
A report on Whakaari White Island has revealed new information on December 9.
Lake Taupō and Te Puke face must-win matches
And there are only a few points between them.
Bay paddlers dominate New Zealand selection
And they can't wait to show their skills in Slovenia.
Kiri Gillespie: Don't hate on parents for poor student attendance
Not all learning is done in the classroom.
Rain not enough to reduce fire risk - Fire and Emergency
Fire and Emergency says there is still fire risk despite rain.
Kiri Gillespie: Tighter rein on vaping needed
I didn't sign up to passively vape someone else's fix.
Rob Rattenbury: Housing problem began in the 90s
The state of our housing is a shameful blight on National.
Downpours 'brief relief but not enough'
The region was dusted with rain over the weekend.
'Thunder, lightning, wind, and hail': Isolated wild weather hits parts of Bay of Plenty
Isolated thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail were hitting the Bay of Plenty.
Mount Maunganui to host prestigious bowls tournament
New Zealand's stars of bowls head to Tauranga for national fours champs.
Local Lotto shops 'non-stop' as $35 million jackpot nears
Powerball has ballooned to its biggest jackpot for months!
What does minimum wage mean for Bay business?
How a higher minimum wage affects employees and business owners across the Bay.
Cody Cooper leads the MX1 class into Rotorua round
After Rotorua, the series moves to Hawke's Bay and Taupō.