'You’re kidding me': The story behind the mystery driveway pole
The team was laughing about it, not realising one of their own was responsible.
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Bad vibe sinks Thames' 'tactical urbanism' trial
A plan to liven up the Thames CBD has proved to be widely unpopular.
Resignation triggers $23k byelection in Western Bay
Nominations will open on Thursday.
Defence Force called in as 'commercial explosives' found
Police received the report on Monday and alerted the NZDF.
High hoops: Interest in women's basketball grows as pro league plays second season
'Already, we have had an interest in our Whai players from national and overseas scouts.'
Te Puke events to benefit from combined fund
Applications for the next round of funding close on August 20.
Crash and roadworks cause major delays
A crash on SH29A and “various roadworks” are causing large traffic delays in the city.
Te Puke Harriers ready to hit the road
The last of the cross-country races means the road racing season is here.
Te Pāti Māori wants Aotearoa to be the Switzerland of the South Pacific
John Tamihere says the New Zealand Defence Force should be a peackeeping force.
Serial groper breached parole before indecent carpark act
The Parole Board found his excuse for the carpark act 'utterly implausible'.
Residents fear being forced from their homes
'I’m actually staggered that mandatory acquisition can happen in New Zealand.'
'Pig poo': Piggery under investigation over effluent discharge
Waikato Regional Council said the court order was unprecedented for the region.
'Stunned': Jury returns verdicts in leading entertainment figure trial
After a three-month High Court trial, the jury took just over two days to reach verdicts.
Artworks unveiled in milestone moment at Thirty Eight Elizabeth
Specially conceived artworks by master carver Whare Thompson have been unveiled.
'Precious resource': Business convicted of unlawfully taking millions of litres of groundwater
The company faces a hefty fine.
Waikato freshwater farm plan rollout under way
Rollout for Hauraki and Coromandel catchments will be in 2025.
Iwi plans to import transportable homes for Māori living in 'appalling' conditions
The homes would have three bedrooms and cost up to $170,000.
SH2 reopened after serious Bay crashes, one dead, six in hospital
Two serious Bay crashes resulted in road closures of several hours.
'Suspicious' fire in Tauranga and 'well-involved' Te Kaha blaze keep firefighters busy
The cause of a fire at a Mount Maunganui building is under investigation.
'A real chance': Siblings take BMX skills to world stage
'I feel like I have a real chance'.
12 Questions: Tauranga Arts Festival’s Shane Bosher
He wants this festival to be accessible to everyone, "irrespective of their bank balance".
Train-tragedy widower calls for safer crossings after child's 'unnecessary' death
He says 'minimum' safety improvement should be 'some kind of gate' at the crossing.
Roads v public transport. Why we can and should have both
OPINION: Sonya Bateson says we don't have to sacrifice one to gain the other.
Mark Lister: Two simple rules for successful share investing
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Robber flees in stolen car after smash and grab at jeweller's
Man's getaway vehicle had been taken from a public car park in Whakatāne earlier.
'Amazing blessing': AI-enhanced Māori history short film premieres
A red carpet and 'Horiwood' sign greeted guests at the film's premiere in Tauranga.
'Could have been avoided': Residents react to Waihī Beach floods
'You’ve got your rain, your lightning, and your thunder. And I thought, wow, this is it.'
'Went over the cliff': Three-vehicle crash on SH29A ends in flames
A vehicle has gone over a cliff and another caught fire.
-3C! Region dips below zero as another cold weekend looms
Lovely stargazing conditions but cold.
Region's best building apprentices named
Awards were held at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club on Thursday night.
Crews called to 'well alight' house fire
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 8am.
New social circus programme helping students 'live their best life'
Students with special needs learn how to juggle balls and scarves.