Lifeguards' plea for swimmers to stay between the flags
"All of the incidents this past week have occurred outside of the patrol flags."
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Significant delays on State Highway 2 expected
Drivers should avoid travelling this route on Wednesday.
Ardern’s last act as PM: Emotional farewell at Rātana, battle of the Chrises ignites
The traditional start to the political year is tipped to be more explosive than usual.
Panel fast tracks land designation for new $150m Tauranga courthouse
Tauranga's new courthouse has been given the green light by an expert consenting panel.
Increase in unlicensed dirt bike riders leads to police warning
Police have seen an increase in unlicensed riders on unregistered dirt bikes.
Local writer’s new book sure to be a spooky hit
Fans of Netflix’s Stranger Things will love this novel.
'Outside my comfort zone': 76 year-old cycling for rescue helicopter
Keith Hobson has always loved getting in the outdoors and living life to the fullest.
Tauranga residents’ satisfaction with council low, survey finds
Residents who have lived in Tauranga for more than 10 years were the least satisfied.
Fun times, great creations at Pauanui Sand Castle competition
Fun family times were held on the beach at Pauanui on Saturday.
Spate of Coromandel drownings in horror start to 2023
On Tuesday, January 17, a man went missing in the water in Whangamatā.
The Bay on a plate: Flavours of Plenty festival approaching
Food festival's fabulous edible offerings coming to Te Puke.
Business Excellence Awards back for 2023
There has been a shake-up of the awards categories for 2023.
Library fines to get the shove as more than 9000 books not returned last year
In 2022, there was $71,033.82 in overdue fines and 9,278 books were not returned.
Kopu-Hikuai Highway re-opens after safety concerns
Numerous cracks were identified and investigated in the road structure.
Busy December for rescue helicopter crews
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew 58 lifesaving missions.
Teen's roadside toilet-stop near river ends tragically
Teen who died after losing his footing and falling into a creek.
Boost for Hauraki Coromandel’s predator free goal
Powerco is partnering with Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust (PFHCCT)
David Cunliffe: Expect Hipkins to ditch Three Waters, TVNZ/RNZ merger
OPINION: Labour's senior line-up now looks refreshed and battle-hardened.
Hipkins, Ardern discussed possible departure last year; set to rein in Labour policies
The soon-to-be Prime Minister signalled some significant changes are on the way.
'Fishing chick' itching to get her kontiki back in the water.
Heather Bustard is home from a hospital stint - the longest hiatus she's had from fishing.
New course record, fourth crown for Braden Currie at Tauranga Half Marathon
It was the 34th running of the Tauranga Half.
Some mortgage brokers quit industry amid falling house sales while others remain steady
'Rising rates and threat of recession and falling house prices scared off a lot of people'
'Be a good human': Women's refuge manager's plea to public
The refuge is continuing to struggle with the impacts of domestic violence.
‘Kindest man’ and his ‘mini-me’: Beach drowning victims remembered
Ian and Samuel Cruickshank drowned when they were swept out to sea at Opoutere Beach.
Business digest: Kiwifruit, record spending and salaries, and more
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Body of missing teen found following Ōpoutere Beach tragedy
It’s understood at least some of the group involved the Cruickshank family from Takapau.
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
Should I let my child have a YouTube channel?
OPINION: Age-appropriate channel creation wasn’t a topic my parents had to ponder.
Bus crashes into shops in Remuera
Police say the bus had been parked and was unoccupied at the time.
'Bring back some stability': Bosses share their 2023 wish lists
A better year, lower inflation, sustainability and new tech top leaders' lists.
Photojournalist helping bridge the gap between farm and plate
The book tells the stories of the people who are the backbone of farming in New Zealand.
Watch: Lurking below the surface - researcher tags ‘largest great white shark so far'
The 3.2m long great white shark was tagged on Monday.
Opoutere Beach family tragedy: Body found believed to be missing swimmer
Police are yet to formally identify the body.