Abrupt end to an arson trial centred on a man's unrequited love
A man set fire to his ex's house after discovering she was seeing someone else.
‘I’m a gangster. I can get any woman I want’: Witness claims in murder trial
Wiremu Birch was stabbed to death 11 years ago during a street fight in Taupō.
Roving parking camera trials for Te Puke and Katikati
No notices will be issued from the trial.
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What's on around the Bay of Plenty region.
Wednesday winnings! Local player bags Lotto win
One lucky player from Auckland also scooped $1 million.
$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to Ombudsman
Internal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.
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What last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's election
Turnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.
Mayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High Court
It comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.
Climate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey
He says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.
Major global IT network outage hits banking services, flights, television, supermarkets
'Officials are working to ensure that impacts on lifelines services are minimised.'
Seymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'
His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.
Jones opens new road in Kawerau, community centre in Kaingaroa
Visit comes as Kaingaroa regains access to clean running water after four days without.
What last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's election
Turnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.
Likely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoP
The fast-moving low is likely to be classed an explosive cyclogenesis, aka "weather bomb".
‘Aviation history’ finds new Tauranga home
Ivan Mudrovcich's full-sized reproduction of New Zealand inventor Richard Pearse’s 1903 aircraft has arrived in Tauranga. Video / You Tube
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'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent
Council reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.
Preliminary results in for two local byelections
The byelections were prompted due to a death and resignations.
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Wednesday winnings! Local player bags Lotto win
One lucky player from Auckland also scooped $1 million.
$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to Ombudsman
Internal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.
Housebound music fan runs radio station from bed
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Mayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High Court
It comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.
Climate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey
He says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.
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Tauranga teen’s World Junior Motocross title win
Levi Townley is the first Kiwi rider to claim a world junior motocross title.
Te Puke Pirates finish top despite defeat
Whakarewarewa will visit Te Puke for semifinal.
Likely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoP
The fast-moving low is likely to be classed an explosive cyclogenesis, aka "weather bomb".
Votes are in for Western Bay of Plenty roles
Chris Dever elected to Ōmokoroa Community Board, Laura Rae is Maketu-Te Puke councillor.
Roving parking camera trials for Te Puke and Katikati
No notices will be issued from the trial.
Business
$20m project: NZ paper mill switches from gas to geothermal steam
Mill decarbonisation 'equivalent to removing over 2200 cars from the road'.
Mark Cairns pulls out of 'farcical' process for Fletcher Building chairperson
Fletcher Building is missing key leaders.
‘Five straight months of negative growth’: Auckland house values continue down
Chilly weather matches a particularly cold Auckland market for house sales and values.
Lifestyle
Speed, blind and double dates return as singles fall out of love with apps
Dating today requires courage: 'People are terrified at the moment about rejection.'
Vote now! Rotorua in running to host Six60 show
Fans are set to decide where the 'One More Show’ tour finale will take place.
Supper clubs are gathering steam, so what does it take to host one?
Carly Gibbs pulls up a chair to learn how they work.
Car news & advice
One More Round: new docuseries details Kia's Tasman ute journey
Kia is offering a behind-the-scenes look at its forthcoming one-tonner.
Hyundai's three-row Ioniq electric SUV coming in late 2024
The new 7-seater is likely to be called Ioniq 7 or Ioniq 9.
I’m blue, big & brutish: 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback review
Audi's flagship EV-SUV also has some true boost in reserve.
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Rural news
Everyone's raving about this remote Australian stay, but why?
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Tonnes of debris washes ashore in Whitianga, forces closure of boat ramp
A heavy rain watch with strong northeast winds has been issued for the Coromandel.
NZ's Harapaki wind farm up and running
The project was delivered inside its $448 million capital forecast.
ECan chairman cleared to return after investigation
Peter Scott says he will not return as chairman until he speaks to other councillors.
$180k fine after worker seriously injured by mussel harvesting machine
Maritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.
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