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Three Bay of Plenty companies have been fined for earthwork consent breaches.
How Sarah Hirini defied medical science to engineer Paris gold
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'Oh my god:' Neighbour’s shock at seeing toddler gasping for breath in alleged killer's arms
'I was just like, ‘oh my God’... she looked dead.'
'Tragic fatality': Digger driver dies after excavator submerged in forestry accident
Attempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.
'Genuine Kiwi bloke': Police name man who died on fishing trip near Whakaari
His funeral will be held in Rotorua on Friday.
Former Tauranga commissioner sought for committee to decide mines proposal
OceanaGold wants to put a further 47 properties within the Martha Mineral Zone.
Middlebrook Rd tagged for proposed social housing subdivision
Construction is currently under way at the site to develop an access road.
Pāpāmoa fire: Givealittle fundraiser set up for Pāpāmoa woman who lost home
The home was destroyed in an electrical fire, an investigator says.
New look for contentious tidal pool takes shape
Work to remedy the heavily criticised tidal pool should finish this month.
'For the community, he was their All Black': Provincial rugby 'legend' remembered
He had three passions apart from his family – dairy farming, rugby, and music.
'Breaking point': Man accused of toddler's murder claims her mother caused injuries
Sadie-Leigh Gardner died from inoperable and unsurvivable head injuries in 2019.
School property projects in Bay of Plenty going ahead
Two school property projects in Bay of Plenty are now going ahead.
Pie king Patrick Lam among gold award pastry winners
It's no surprise Patrick's Pies has scored high in this year's awards.
Teens arrested after alleged Four Square robbery
Teens allegedly demanded cigarettes and cash.
Richard O’Brien returns with a musical for the modern era
Richard O'Brien returns with a new darkly comic fairytale for the stage
Social media etiquette: The dos and don'ts of work group chats
How to avoid getting yourself in a pickle.
Nature lesson: 'Biggest spider I have ever seen in my life’
Puketoki Reserve holds a few surprises for city dwellers.
Katikati loses stalwart of the arts community
Irene Tuscia-Falconer painted #1 mural Waitekohe School and #35 Our People Our Story.
Toddler was 'floppy and barely breathing' in her alleged killer's arms
Sadie-Leigh died in March 2019 after she was found to have unsurvivable brain injuries.
Counting cranes: How Tauranga's CBD plans to survive - and thrive
'There’s so much new stuff going in and the older sort transitioning out.'
'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tour
Sublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.
Only re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'
The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.
Te Puke Sports lift Baywide rugby title for fourth time
An early loss lit a fire for the Pirates.
Honey exporter Comvita sinks to $16.8m loss
Comvita blames trading conditions in China and non-recurring costs.
E-scooter horror: Broken bones, six weeks in a coma, no use of right hand
Now accident victim is helping others through their pain.
'I just feel numb': Shock after fire takes out Pāpāmoa home
A house fire started by an electrical fault has left the owner devastated and homeless.
Pāpāmoa house fire: Owner in shock after home destroyed by blaze
Flames engulf a house in Pāpāmoa. Video / Supplied
Luxon bypasses highway protest by flying into Urewera
Tūhoe protesters waited on road for PM, who took to the air instead.
Opinion: Rate cuts are coming, here's what investors should do
OPINION: The Reserve Bank would need to make a move soon, Mark Lister says.
'Apparently the best show I’ve ever done': Comedian Ed Byrne to perform in Bay
He will perform his newest show in Rotorua on August 14 and Tauranga on August 15.
'It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trial
Uber-like bus service has given more than 8000 rides since March.
'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'
Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald