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Car crashes into house in Greerton, Tauranga
A car has crashed through a fence and into a house.
Watch: Surfers encounter orca
Two surfers encountered a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning.
Rising talent: Young skaters gear up for national spotlight
The event features park, street, and vert competitions on March 28 and 29.
Wild goose chase: Report of swimmers in distress sparks rescue mission
Rescue teams in Tauranga responded to reports of swimmers in distress.
‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa traffic
The eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.
Ōtūmoetai College prepares for 60th reunion celebration
The "Oats" 60th reunion is set for King’s Birthday Weekend.
Watch: ‘It feels apocalyptic’ - Falling ash as garage full of gas cylinders explodes in Bay of Plenty
Emergency services are responding to a fire in Minden, Western Bay of Plenty.
What to expect at Baycourt’s must-see jazz festival events
Steely DNA, a nine-piece band, will perform a Steely Dan tribute at the festival.
Why tree removal in Greerton has left locals feeling uprooted
“I feel really, really sad. It’s taken character away."
‘Getting nowhere fast’: Power still off 21 hours after ‘flaming arcs’ seen
'I’m having to throw out all the food from the freezer,' a Gate Pā local says
Pāpāmoa College mural celebrates student success
A newly completed, massive mural at Pāpāmoa College is drawing attention.
'Phenomenal': Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthday
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says her dad has a 'great determination to live'.
Ngāti Ranginui thrill audience with performance
'Something special happened when Ngāti Ranginui came on stage.'
One person trapped after aircraft crash at Tauranga, emergency services rush to scene
One person is trapped in a light aircraft following a crash at Tauranga Airport.
‘Making our whānau proud’: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te Matatini
The teams are ready to give their all on the world's biggest kapa haka stage.
Three arrests following Te Puke tangi
A dozen infringement notices were also served after the tangi.
Hollywood stuntman's film 'Pākehā' inspired by 1980s childhood
Writer-director Mana Hira Davis is making a short film called Pākehā.
'Just about spat my coffee': How five mates made a viral Google moment
'We saw the car and thought, Why not?'
Truck crash on Tauranga Eastern Link closes lane
A two-vehicle crash on SH2 near Pāpāmoa has closed one lane of the road.
‘Heartbroken’: Police ID biker killed in crash
Police have released name of man who died in Parkvale, Tauranga on December 24.
Person rescued from burning house in Whakatāne
Five fire crews, a rescue helicopter and an ambulance sent to the scene.
Taxi driver fields Lotto calls
A taxi driver has been receiving Lotto inquiries to his 0800 number.
Lake Rotoiti’s classic boat parade a ‘special sight’
The 28th annual Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Parade is on February 8.
Five hospitalised as crash closes SH2 near Waihī
St John sent five ambulances and two helicopters.
SH29 at Lower Kaimāī reopens after serious crash injures three
One person was critically injured.
New speed shear record set at Te Puna
A new Te Puna Speed Shear record has been set by a shearer in his 20s.
Former PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding ground
The Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.
Sikh community on parade
On Sunday, January 12, Tauranga will come alive with the colourful and lively Sikh Parade.
Shear success! NZ's longest running speed shearing event returns
The annual Te Puna Speed Shear will take place this Saturday.
‘Heart-wrenching’: Kiwi recalls aid efforts after catastrophic tsunami
Tauranga's Greg Brownless remembers the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami tragedy.
Christmas submarine that never returned
Robyn Molloy is trying to find the Shorey family in England.
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.