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Heartbreaking 25 deaths on Bay of Plenty roads an 'absolute tragedy'
The Bay of Plenty's grim road toll has been described as a 'tragedy'.
Region benefits from $2.4m from Southern Trust grants
BOP receives share of over $2 million in grants from The Southern Trust.
Measles outbreak among young adults at Mount Maunganui
One young adult remains in Tauranga Hospital after contracting the measles.
SuperGold bus hours under review
SuperGold bus hours are up for review after feedback from the public.
Show must go on: Busted guitars no problem for Waylon
Meet the man musicians turn to when equipment breaks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tourist fatally injured on Moutohorā Island named
Police have named the 73-year-old tourist
Taupō crash victim died doing what he loved - riding motorcycles
Colin Stephenson, 59, was one of 27 people killed on New Zealand roads last week.
Tourist's fatal fall on Moutohorā (Whale) Island
Tourist fell while on a guided trip of Moutohorā Island.
Hamilton beats Bay of Plenty for most popular summer bach spots
Bookabach's top summer spot is Hamilton, beating Mount Maunganui and Rotorua.
More police seek counselling for trauma on the job
The number of police seeking professional help after trauma on the job has tripled.
Five Bay of Plenty rugby players named in NZ Under 20 team
NZ Under 20s coach Craig Philpott names five Bay players in team.
Tahuriorangi to play for Whakarewarewa
Chiefs halfback Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi will play for Whakarewarewa against Te Puna.
Stricter stink bug controls proposed for imported cargo
So far this season, border officers have detected 123 live stink bugs.
Maketū family in mourning after fatal crash
Manepo Tapsell-Wafer, 21, died instantly in a crash on Tuesday.
Tauranga's Shania Rawson hunting world crown
Tauranga mountainbiker Shania Rawson is in third place in the Crankworx World Tour.
Apprentice builders put to the test
Bay building apprentices will be competing for this year's apprentice competition
Bay workers see rise in minimum wage today
The minimum wage rises by $1.20, one of a list of changes implemented from today
Vietnamese students to study at Bay of Plenty schools
Two Bay of Plenty schools are thrilled to be involved with the new government scholarship.
Tauranga's Nathan Harris to reach Chiefs milestone
Nathan Harris to reach Chiefs milestone
Bowling arms help players enjoy game and independence
Bowling device helping people enjoy bowls again.
Scavenger hunts to get restless Bay kids out and about
Four of the outdoor endeavours are on for children these April school holidays
Victoria Grant to coach Tokyo Phoenix
Rotorua's Victoria Grant will coach the Tokyo Phoenix in Japan.
Outspoken principal Pat Newman joins Teaching Council
Whangārei principal Pat Newman elected to Teaching Council.
Toddler found dead on tidal flats at Little Waihi named as police probe homicide
The 2-year-old's body was found on tidal flats in the close-knit town of Little Waihi
Bay's DHBs some of the top in the country for cancer treatment time targets
90 per cent of patients with suspected cancer should get first treatment within 62 days.
Uni students to study harbour's water
Two University of Waikato students awarded $5000 to research coastal waters in BOP.
Toddler found dead on tidal flats now a homicide: police
Police have launched a homicide inquiry into the death of a 2-year-old girl
Toddler's suspicious death stuns community
A rahui has been put in place where a 2-year-old girl was found dead
Oxfam charity walk coming to Edgecumbe this weekend
More than 1000 people will take part in the charity walk this weekend
State Highway 36 reopens after logging truck river plunge
The crash left the driver in a serious condition in hospital