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Whakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'
The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.
Car fire in lower Kaimāī spreads to nearby bush
A fire from a burning car quickly spread into bush on SH29.
'Wonderful legacy': 'Mr Fixit', 86, donates quirky novelty bikes
Lex Spencer has donated seven novelty bikes to Ecomatters in Auckland.
A shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crash
All in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.
‘Super’ Christmas parade in Pāpāmoa
The float parade had everything from Spider-Man to live sheep.
Seabed survey: Shipwrecks, rocky formations ... and a big digger?
The 4m tall digger is sitting upright in 12m of water.
Celebrations under way at Tauranga Diwali Festival
The Tauranga Diwali Festival is running until 8pm tonight.
Two fatal crashes in BoP and Waikato
Two people have died and others are injured following two crashes on Saturday.
Car engulfed with fire on SH29
A vehicle caught fire on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai Range on Wednesday evening.
Fire contained at Pāpāmoa shopping centre
A fire investigator has been requested to attend the scene.
Two crashes on SH29, lower Kaimai Range
Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on SH29 in the lower Kaimai Range.
'Goliath' threatens native species at Waihī Beach
A large ferret measuring over half a metre in length has been seen in Orokawa Bay.
Bee on lookout for author and bug man at show
Rachel Weston’s new book Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees is causing a buzz.
Staffer assaulted at hot springs near Whakatāne
One person has been taken into custody after an assault.
'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of Rotorua
Emergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.
Building fire near Tauranga Hospital
Fire and emergency services were called out to a Cameron Rd structure fire incident.
Steamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington
Close, but so far away after the Steamers push the Lions to extra time in the NPC final.
Mother's Nightmare: Massive waterslide on water open for business
Colossal waterslide one of new features at attraction.
'If they cut me open, I’d be blue and gold inside': Historic day for Steamers fans
BOP Steamers face Wellington at Sky Stadium at 3.05pm on October 26 for NPC final
Electric atmosphere helps Bay of Plenty Steamers progress
A sea of yellow and blue went ecstatic at the final whistle.
'Pulled it out of the fire': Steamers eye semis challenge
Steamers to host home semi after dramatic last-minute victory over Magpies.
'They’re very lucky': Chopper helps with search for kayakers
A co-ordinated response effort resulted in three kayakers being rescued off Whangamatā.
Triathlons at 75: Mount Maunganui athlete bound for worlds
She says she's been 'hooked' on triathlons since 1985.
Battle of the Bays ahead for Steamers in quarter-finals
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are primed for an exciting home quarter-final this Saturday.
Young siblings make waves at golf champs
Elijah Ellis, 11, and his sister Tania Ellis, 7, won the Tauranga Golf Club champs.
Steamers eye sixth trophy at Auckland Grammar
The Bay of Plenty Steamers will take on the Auckland Gulls this weekend.
Warning to boaties as bad weather approaches
Alerts issued ahead of wet weather expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
'Last chance': Bay couple open their garden one last time
"Our garden ... it's our hobby, it keeps us healthy, and we love it.”
BOP Steamers thrash Northland 53-13
Win pushes Steamers to second place in the provincial championships.
Ōpōtiki harbour walls open to the public
Winston Peters opened the Ōpōtiki harbour seawall on Friday, September 20.
Response to 'dramatic' paraglider crash praised
A paraglider was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Steamers steam ahead in home game special
BoP Steamers and Volcanix had a double-header rugby day at Tauranga Domain.
Ake ake ake - a forever language for NZ
Māori Language Week - Te Wiki 2024 kicked off at noon today.
After Māori King's death, waka crew pay tribute
'It was everything. It was magical. And fitting for a king.'
Tauranga Boys’ College First XI win Rankin Cup
Tauranga Boys' College 1st XI hockey have won the Rankin Cup.
Tauranga welcomes thousands to AIMS Games
Two opening ceremonies for the 2024 AIMS Games were held on Sunday.
Major victory for mobility parking advocate
Claire Dale's petition to Government to raise mobility parking fines is a success
Tauranga waka to join Māori King’s funeral flotilla
Waka's inclusion in flotilla a 'huge honour', says iwi chairman.
Music to our ears: 100-year-old Coreen is still on song
Tauranga choral legend celebrated turning 100 years with music at Bayswater.
Mysterious substance on Pāpāmoa Beach
A black substance washed up on Pāpāmoa Beach turns out to be black sand.
Man to appear in court following arrest in Pyes Pā
A man is due to appear in court following an arrest in Pyes Pā.
Te Puke photographer captures Aurora Australis
Photographer Jessica Barnes has captured Aurora Australis from her backyard in Te Puke.
'Abysmal': Campaigner's four-point plan to fix SH29 woes
The Kaimai resident has been campaigning for improvements for nine years.
Good cheer: 1000 expected for Battle in the Bay competition
The cheerleading event is in its sixth year.
Double gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honoured
Tauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.
Popular tourist attraction closes, 10 staff affected
Bay Karts, at Mount Maunganui, will be closing its doors on July 21.
NZ Post services to return to Pāpāmoa
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford says the closure had 'left a huge gap in our community'.
Support service Te Tuinga Whānau closes after 30 years
Chairwoman said the decision had come after much consideration.
Teen actors in BoP launch TikTok series
A new TikTok series has launched, created by a group of teens from Bay of Plenty.
'God ... steered us to his plan': Housing development for elderly under way
Te Puke property development providing housing for elderly entering next stage of project.
Business leader recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Bill Holland has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
'I feel quite blessed': Dan Allen-Gordon hounoured for services to youth
Allen-Gordon says it’s incredible to be awarded for something he finds a privilege to do.
Mauao vandalism draws local outrage
"These signs are there to help locals and manuhiri [visitors] enjoy this iconic taonga."
Mana wave brings smiles amid traffic delays
Comments on social media have been overwhelmingly positive.
'Stay clear': Clean-up continues after new oil slick sightings
The clean-up involves monitoring absorbent booms.
'It reeks': More oil slick found on water in Pilot Bay
The source of the spill is not yet known.
'Avoid the shoreline': Suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour
The spill is suspected to be a mix of diesel and some heavier oil.
12-year-old sailor's meteoric rise earns India spot
Tauranga 12-year-old Harry Strang is setting sail for international waters.
'Doesn’t make sense': BOP doctors speak out amid strikes
Junior doctors picketed outside hospitals this week.
Fuelling change: End of era for long-running service station
Bittersweet atmosphere as loyal patrons called in one final time.
Battle of Gate Pā 160th commemoration takes place
A significant moment in the history of Tauranga is being marked today.
Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered at the Mount Cenotaph to remember our soldiers' sacrifices.
Tauranga resident grows rare red kūmara flower
The special moment is almost as magical as spotting a unicorn.
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.
Maketu photographer wins NZ photo competition
Renowned Maketu photographer once again captures the essence NZ marine beauty.