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Bottles dumped on beach in plastic protest
People are protesting against plans to grow the Eastern Bay's water bottling industry.
Seconds to spare: Man saves three people in burning car
"Fatu" Pelurale pulled 3 people from a burning car after it crashed on State Highway 33.
Diary of a daily long-distance commuter
Caroline Fleming drives an hour to work every day - by choice.
World-first study: Secrets to long, fulfilling life unlocked
The study of 937 elderly Māori and non-Māori started almost 10 years ago.
Murder never sleeps: Head of CIB on 42 years as a cop
Greg Turner oversees a team of police detectives in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Local Focus: Sparkie running for council
Matthew Gill hopes to become a Tauranga at-large councillor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mount Maunganui development wins national retail award
Mount Central in Mount Maunganui has won a silver award in the retail category
Police identify man found dead on Katikati College grounds
The school has been closed for the day.
Watch: Tyre shop owner confronts group after tracking down stolen mags
The video already has more than 130,000 views, just seven hours after it was uploaded.
Viewpoint NZ: Measles vs vaccinations, Rotorua is trenz-ing and a new railway crossing in Oamaru
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ports of Tauranga ho-hum about buying Ports of Auckland
Focus is on a Government study, however, not Tamihere's sell-off plans.
Local Focus: Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless hits back at challengers
He wants the top job again. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bus lane bandits strike
A new bus lane has become a popular shortcut for motorists trying to jump ahead.
Local Focus: 'We need to look after our environment'
Western BOP Councillor Mark Dean talks to Local Focus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Normalise headgear in junior rugby
Time Out: Any level of protection that headgear provides should be celebrated.
Digital Detox: Unscrambling my muddled mind
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Kiwifruit from Bust to boom: Packhouses pump $225 million into infrastructure
Bay kiwifruit packhouses pump $225 million into infrastructure.
Bust to boom: Red kiwifruit could be a game-changer
High hopes have been pinned on Zespri's red kiwifruit which is in the trial stage.
Victim's sister testifies in murder trial
The murder trial began at the Rotorua High Court on Monday.
Winger Mariah Ririnui adds to Rangataua's speed
Winger Mariah Ririnui adds to the speed of the Rangataua team
Surgeon entitled to retirement payout, court rules
Long-serving doctor awarded nearly 40 days' worth of pay from employer after retirement.
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Bust to boom: 'I know we saved lives'
Ian Greaves spent five years helping growers with their mental health and wellbeing.
Bust to boom: Gold kiwifruit orchard prices soar
The kiwifruit sector has bounced back from Psa and is today prospering.
Future bright but kiwifruit grower cautious
Kiwifruit grower positive about future despite his Hort16A crop being wiped out by Psa.
Bust to boom: The kiwifruit industry's amazing comeback
From bust to boom - the kiwifruit industry has had a remarkable recovery from Psa.
More students need expert mental health help
A rise in youth mental health issues has high school principals concerned.
Angel at the crash site: 'She was dying in my arms'
"She asked for my name.... and then she asked if I was a real angel."
Real-life Angel among strangers who helped
Several strangers raced to help Margaret Gundersen as she lay trapped after car crash.
Local Focus: Council halts Palm Beach planting
Pāpāmoā councillors promise to consult locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Son takes on late mum's fight for cancer drug funding
Brian Hughes shares his mother's dying wish - for cancer treatment to be better funded.