Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
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Another protest against SH2 barriers planned
Rain or shine, SH2 residents north of Tauranga are ready to protest once again.
Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle
Duchaan Fraser now has to pay $4000 back to Woolworths at $15 a week.
'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash
Taku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.
No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain
Katikati Boating Club hope council will reconsider keeping Beach Rd's eroding cliff.
Tokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole board
The man who killed Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear has applied for parole for the first time.
Tauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019
New orange voting bins and candidate videos are thought to be helping.
'Tell us where to find Heidi': Police challenge David Tamihere as murder convictions upheld
Court of Appeal finds a miscarriage of justice but won't quash his murder conviction.
Repeat drink-driver who killed baby in a crash caught behind the wheel again
Raquel Kiwi now has more than 90 convictions, including 11 for drink-driving.
Popular tourist attraction closes, 10 staff affected
Bay Karts, at Mount Maunganui, will be closing its doors on July 21.
SH2 fatal crash victim named
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
Lady luck strikes Rotorua twice in midweek draw
Powerball was not struck last night and has rolled over.
Kiri-Michelle Mohi launches more Real Raw Resources
Books are aids for those working with children
'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent
Taku Manu Paul was killed after being struck twice by a car.
Tauranga mayoral hopefuls want to rewrite major plan
The candidates fronted a public meeting in Pāpāmoa.
Key BOP-Waikato highway to close for maintenance
Route between the two regions will close overnight on four consecutive days.
Cathedral Cove to reopen in summer after $5m 'short term' fix
The Conservation Minister announced the Government funding boost on Wednesday.
Mark Cairns pulls out of 'farcical' process for Fletcher Building chairperson
Fletcher Building is missing key leaders.
Vote now! Rotorua in running to host Six60 show
Fans are set to decide where the 'One More Show’ tour finale will take place.
Katikati police report: Burglaries, thefts and petrol drive-offs
Local store broken into and other burglaries, motorcycles stolen and petrol drive-offs.
Watch: Impressive plumes seen from Whakaari - but what's causing them?
Social media flooded with photos of the plumes taken from the Bay of Plenty coast.
Volunteers flex their thespian talents for early NZ life experience
Students get a bit of a show as they learn at Athenree Homestead.
Whakaari/White Island steam plume timelapse
A timelapse of Whakaari/White Island taken from Ōhope on July 3. Video / Damian Rahmann
Katikati folk keen to communicate
This photo shows messenger Myra Tylee with her trusty bike at Katikati Post Office.
Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced
The awards celebrate the best dining establishments in the region.
Assaults on supermarket staff up 50%; fog cannons installed
Store staff are being threatened and hurt in broad daylight, says Woolworths.
Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition next week
Three of the competitors have links to Te Puke
'You took away my childhood', young victim tells rapist
Her mum said Hayden Condon had destroyed 'innocent people' for his 'own sick gain'.
Hitting the refresh button: New look for hotel's guest rooms
Millennium stays committed to sustainability during refurbishment
'Long delays' after crash on SH2 at Wairoa Bridge cleared
The two-vehicle accident was reported about 4pm.
Matariki celebrated in Waihī Beach
The Matariki ceremony in Waihī Beach was held on clear, bright, stunning dawn morning.