Real or myth? Young scientists seek truth in legend of star-crossed lovers
Could Hinemoa have really heard the sound of lover Tūtānekai's flute across Lake Rotorua?
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'Beast has been well behaved': Mayor writes to ministers over volcano concerns
Lack of Whakaari/White Island monitoring increases ‘existential risk’.
Forest & Bird's first female president faces 'critical times' for conservation
'Conservation has always been an embedded value in me.'
'Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closed
Slips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.
Ops shops concerned of cost of getting rid of unsellable and dumped goods
Waipuna Hospice as a group spend close to $100k in rubbish annually.
'Entitlement and arrogance:' Serial thief pinches $400 worth of Calvin Klein underwear
He also stole e-bikes, an e-scooter and items from Rebel Sport, Farmers and The Warehouse.
First look at Tauranga’s new waterfront playground
The $5m design was created with the help of Tauranga children.
'Pubs full of old people': Tauranga CBD nightlife 'dead', students say
Clubs were struggling to attract people, with dance floors often 'dead' on Fridays.
King looks to topple legend off perch at national champs
Huge weekend of competition in Tauranga.
Units up for grabs in new shopping hub
Units are for sale at Ōmokoroa's The Village.
Port of Tauranga's FY24 net profit to be impacted by tax law changes
Tax changes have implications for commercial building depreciation.
Govt unveils plans to 'flood' cities with more housing
Size and balcony requirements will be gone as part of sweeping changes announced today.
Freezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skies
Central North Island and BoP feel the pinch.
Emma Taylor gets thumbs up for work with Plunket
Emma has been with Plunket for 11 years
Bay of Plenty council could gain investment war chest of $650m from share sale
Bay of Plenty Regional Council's sell-down could equate to more than $850m of stock.
No U turn on No Right Turns: SH2 barrier works going ahead
SH2 residents have been vocal about their thoughts about SH2 median barrier installation.
No timeframe set for port share sell-down
BOPRC's decision for managed sale is not final decision to sell Port of Tauranga shares.
Katikati voices to be heard - as youth leader appointed
Taame is determined youth ideas and thoughts are heard.
Got a project?: Calling community do-gooders for council funds
Grants are matched on a 50/50 basis.
Tai Mitchell rugby: All you need to know
Tournament returns to Blake Park for the first time in a decade.
Maketū teen happy to volunteer artistic skills at childcare centre
Rubirose hopes to train as an early childhood teacher.
Police target 'antisocial' road users
Police had checkpoints set up at entry points to Rotorua.
Kiwi ranger itching to get back to saving lions despite brush with stalkers
Tauranga man has already helped relocate two lions off a canned hunting farm.
Ten spots to stop on your Western Bay road trip
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Auckland scientist’s death on Mt Ruapehu a ‘freak accident’ climbing with friends
Wednesday Davis died on Saturday after falling while climbing Mt Ruapehu.
Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight
Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.
'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two
'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.
Katikati rings in the Māori New Year
‘Strangers met in the dark and became a community at dawn.’
New research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'
Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.
SH2 collision causes disruptions in early morning traffic
Collision, burglaries, theft and petrol drive-offs in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Rates affordability questioned by ratepayer
Opinion: Ratepayer questions affordability bench mark.
Te Puke Women’s team score seven, concede none
Te Puke reserves fall to last-minute goal.