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Driver confirmed dead in SH2 crash
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
Serious injuries: Police issue black ice warning after multiple crashes
Three people were injured, two seriously, after two crashes along State Highway 38.
'Desperate': Mum confirmed for $180k surgery in Germany this month
Pam Coburn is preparing for surgery and a 'brutal' recovery.
A sea of blue runners dashed through Katikati
The group hopes to make the fun run/walk an annual event.
NZ Post services to return to Pāpāmoa
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford says the closure had 'left a huge gap in our community'.
Busy bees at work in new school garden
WBOP council staff donated their time as part of National Volunteer week.
Support service Te Tuinga Whānau closes after 30 years
Chairwoman said the decision had come after much consideration.
Serious injuries after two crashes on BoP highway
Four people injured in two crashes and the road is blocked.
Te Puke win Tai Mitchell Shield without conceding a point
The team's culture stems from a school's rugby academy.
Man crowdfunds $80,000 reparation for exploiting migrant workers
Around 19 workers were housed in a garage for four months. Some were without mattresses.
SH2 in BoP remains closed after serious crash
Police were called to the crash about 1.55pm.
'I don't feel safe': NZ's most burgled neighbourhoods - how does your suburb compare?
Use our interactive to see New Zealand's most burgled community.
Te Puke Sports secure home semifinal
Five tries, five conversions as fullback Fletcher Carpenter scored 35 points.
Whakaari owners want to grant scientists access
'If they're not monitoring that risk, that's not fair. I don't care who owns it.'
'Brutal attack': Man held partner in chokehold while children watched
A judge said there are children all over New Zealand traumatised by domestic violence.
Private cocktail party cost $40k but details of who attended still under wraps
The event was held to celebrate the city.
Joelle King breaks 32-year-old record in Tauranga
King beats squash legend Dame Susan Devoy’s record.
'We need to pay': Seven new roads may be tolled
Seven new roads, which are being fast-tracked, may be tolled to help pay for them.
Check your tickets! Tauranga player wins almost $10k
The player is one of 31 nationally who won the second division prize money.
Supper clubs are gathering steam, so what does it take to host one?
Carly Gibbs pulls up a chair to learn how they work.
'Determined to own': How low-income renters could buy a home in pricey region
Shared-ownership scheme offers chance to buy 60% stake in a first home, with a 5% deposit.
Mark Lister: Cause for optimism in mid-year market report card
OPINION: It was a lucrative first six months of the year for investors.
'Heartfelt': Community celebrates the rising of Matariki
Tohunga reo Mataia Keepa is proud to have been raised in the Kōhanga Reo environment.
Multi-storey retirement village project riles neighbours
The new facility in Mount Maunganui is upsetting neighbours and drawing attention.
Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
Mātauranga Māori Science and Design Fair
Te Arawa Lakes Trust environment officer Keeley Grantham at the Tūkohu Ngāwhā Mātauranga Māori Science and Design Fair. Video / Laura Smith
'Outgrown our facilities': Tauranga netball on the move
The move was given the green light at a special general meeting.