Beachgoer discovers body in water at Papamoa Beach
A formal identification process is under way.
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BoP officers recognised for bravery under gunfire
Four Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.
'Hot spots': Fire crews monitoring Welcome Bay scrub fire
The fire started at the top of Waikite Rd on Wednesday; the area remains off-limits.
'My heart just broke': Witness' grief comes 'flooding back' after swimming hole tragedy
'You just feel so wholeheartedly for these people that are going through this tragedy ...'
Cautious optimism in tiny town as iconic pie company given third life
The new owner was among 'a number of interested parties'.
'Too old': Local board chairman claims 'ageism' forced him to quit the role
The Waihī Beach Community Board chairman stepped down at a tense meeting.
Epic trolley dash! What this Mum grabbed in 90 seconds
Mum races to fill trolley, celebrating son's inspiring cancer journey.
Rāhui put on BoP swimming hole after death
Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.
'Sinister': Husband accused of rape fathered three kids with wife's younger sister
'This is a court of law, it’s not a court of morals,' the man's lawyer told a court.
Shane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in Tokoroa
Shane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.
Scrub fire about 1ha in size under control
The fire is in steep terrain, and crews are working to extinguish it.
Whānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illness
Locals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.
Centre at risk of more cutbacks
The centre will have to consolidate further if it does not get the help it needs.
'We certainly feel the love': Donations pour in from Christmas Movie in the Park
A rain delay didn't stop hundreds of people joining the fun and donating to the foodbank.
EVES Open World Tennis Tour returns to Tauranga
This is the third time the tour has been held in Tauranga.
Mercury rising: Bay faces 28C days
The outlook for a warm and dry summer continues.
'Everything looks brilliant': Tauranga's newest supermarket opens in Greerton
The former Woolworths store had a week-long makeover.
Book as a beacon: Ron's final tribute to seashells before he died
'The book is here, so for me it’s 'mission accomplished,': Ron Murray.
36,000 nurses strike nationwide after ‘distressing’ pay offer
Healthcare workers take action, citing patient safety threats and stalled negotiations.
Three men deny flouting gang patch ban in Tauranga
A fourth failed to appear in court.
'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years
'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'
Outdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surge
There have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.
Taking truants' parents to court will 'punish' poor families, iwi leader says
The minister says only adults being genuinely obstructive or neglectful risk being fined.
Awanuiārangi to teach international students through indigenous lens
Wānanga to use online and in-person lessons for Tulalip students from next year.
School rugby: Nation's best sevens schools decided
Tauranga Boys' College win the Condor Sevens, marking their first national title in style.
'We give back where we can': Appeal's big boost from sports groups
Halfway through the appeal, donations are tracking well with large donations rolling in.
'I was gassed': Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon participants take part in milestone event
A Thousand children swam, biked and ran hard participating in the Weet-Bix TRYathlon
Teaching stalwart wraps up 45-year career
Katikati Primary School community says goodbye to Anne Morriss at the end of the year.
‘I hope you rot’: Fugitive rapist finally faces justice in a NZ court
'He needs to be held accountable for his evil, despicable actions.'
'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks
'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'
Carrington crowned at Māori Sports Awards after Paris gold rush
Riki Ellison inducted into Māori Sports Hall of Fame at Trillian Trust Awards 2024.
Police seize Hastings homes, cars and $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag linked to meth ring
Police say encrypted messages found indicated the distribution of meth worth $1.54m.