'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to traffic
Construction of the roundabout got under way in January.
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'Outstanding accomplishment': Aquinas students exhibited in Te Papa
Aquinas students' pieces showcasing toi Māori and Pasifika art hit national stage.
Man charged with Rotorua murder faces further charges
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.
Celebrating BoP businesses: Awards return with new categories
After taking a year off, the Tauranga Business Awards are back with a new naming sponsor.
'She didn't deserve to die that way': Woman in Rotorua homicide died 'violent death'
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.
'There are two kids lying in the road': Woman's 111 call moments after fatal crash
Crown says two teen drivers were racing when one crashed, killing a passenger.
'Cracker fish': The region expecting a 'bumper' trout season opener
How last year's high lake levels helped give trout a boost.
Young talent on show at Tauranga Golf Club
About 50 juniors got to tee it up with the golf professionals at The Junior Pro-Am.
Alleged vigilantes in court accused of assaults, posting harmful videos
One is also accused of claiming a person was on the child sex offenders register.
'I've had to be patient': Cane reflects with All Blacks century in sight
The former captain can reach the sacred milestone on Saturday.
'Powerful messages': Free art exhibition for Mental Health Awareness Week
Nine Bay of Plenty artists will showcase their work.
'Our hearts are broken': Family of 10 loses everything in house fire
A Givealittle page has been set up to support them.
Watch: Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to rocks
One patient was airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a moderate condition.
'Grossly unfair': Proposed tolls for third Tauranga highway 'excessive'
Tauranga already has two of NZ's three toll roads.
Auckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bust
The cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.
RNZ cancels release of podcast episode featuring ex-minister Kiri Allan
The public broadcaster had promoted the episode of It's Personal with Anika Moa.
Welcome Bay house fire: Neighbours advised to close windows
A fire at an unoccupied house in Welcome Bay.
From Mayfair to Malfroy: Rotorua gets its own Monopoly board
Which attractions, landmarks, geothermal wonders and businesses will feature on the board?
Roundabout 'one of the best things to happen in our community'
A wheelchair user says the new roundabout on Welcome Bay Rd is 'amazing'.
'Rein in the fantasies' - Council pauses hotel and conference centre
Central government directs councils to get back to core business.
Rural school marks major milestone
Oropi School is celebrating its 125th anniversary in October.
Exports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billion
Kiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.
Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to roof
A man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
'She is my best friend': Boy's 'life enabling' assistance dog
The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a needed bond.
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
Far North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.
Harry and Kowhai the assistance dog
The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a much-needed bond between the two and allows his parents to relax. Video / Tom Eley
How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption
Scientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.
Ōpōtiki harbour walls open to the public
Winston Peters opened the Ōpōtiki harbour seawall on Friday, September 20.
Sand art mural decorates Mount Main Beach for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
'Toi onepū [sand art] is the perfect medium to symbolise te reo Māori.'
Funeral directors placed in liquidation owing $150,000
One creditor says the move is 'just and equitable'.
'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash
The last thing Va'amailalo Sasi Neru remembers before he dozed off was his mates laughing.