The council advises people to take care if swimming in the area today.

The incident follows yesterday's double drowning at Opoutere Beach.

Biggest price increase in decades: Fruit and veg prices up enormously in the year.

National has announced its new line-up.

Despite being paralysed, Rebecca never believed she wouldn't ride again.

Two Tauranga Lotto players are much richer this morning.

Foundation is seeking people who care about making a difference for kids

An environmental DNA display at Western Bay Museum breaks down local streams.

Katikati Croquet Club have suffered big losses after another burglary.

Shh! We've got a secret... these are the country's best off the beaten track beaches.

Powerlifter Rawinia Luka is a motivate-myself person.

Six people from a group of seven were rescued but one person “was unable to be revived”.

'It was from whoa to go in no time'

The crash is causing significant congestion.

The man was previously reported missing in the water yesterday evening in Whangamata.

Road crews are hoping for continued good weather to get all the renewal work finished.

A regular Pāpāmoa Pathlab user has reported waiting more than an hour for a test.

Thirty years ago, it changed hands for just $415,000.

Four were due to appear in Tauranga today, while one appeared in Hamilton District Court.

Motorists using SH25A will only be allowed to drive on the road between 7am - 7pm.

numerous cracks were identified and investigated in the road structure of SH25A

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The Eastern were last seen at Kauaeranga Hall in 2018.

Eight people now face murder charges after Te Kani died in May last year.