'No blood on my hands': Man accused of Ardern death threat faces trial
Judge-alone trial date set for BOP man rearrested 20 months after warrant issued.
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Crash involving bus and car in Tauranga
Police were called to the intersection of Chadwick and Oropi Rds.
Volcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White Island
The volcano continues to emit elevated levels of magmatic gas, GeoNet says.
Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
Young leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.
BoP bucks! Winning Lotto tickets sold in region
Wednesday night’s big $43m prize was not stuck.
Slow convoy: Residents to protest proposed SH2 barriers
Protest aims to show side road residents’ frustration.
'Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the rise
Police are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.
Te Puke’s future: What youngsters want to see
Giant map helps explain spatial plan process
Chiefs hoping for another sell-out for knockout match
Chiefs aiming for back-to-back sell-out at FMG Stadium Waikato.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Rotorua rattles North Islanders awake
Despite only "weak" shaking people felt the tremor around the North Island.
'Time the city progressed': Ten projects set to transform Tauranga's waterfront
How they will help rejuvenate the city centre.
A meth lab, 14kg of cannabis, $120k cash allegedly found hidden in dense bush
A man and woman are on trial for their alleged involvement in a large meth lab.
'Porn-like soft moaning': Shoppers stunned by alleged 'sexual noises' from Kmart speaker system
"Sounded like, legit, a girl having a good time.”
'Out of control': Call to cull Canada geese fouling reserve with 'landmines'
The council says a cull can't be done in the urban area but it can take other actions.
'Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card
'Even now just saying those words... I just feel the tension.'
Cattle and tangled wires suspected cause of large power cut
Hundreds of customers lost power in Welcome Bay.
Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere
Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.
Life memberships a thank you to ‘chief barbecue cooks’
Rotary Club of Katikati gives out two life memberships and a Paul Harris Fellowship.
Returning city land to mana whenua marks ‘exciting new relationship’
Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance.
Big spike in serious repeat young offenders revealed
Latest statistics show a 26 per cent spike last year in serious repeat young offenders.
Powerlines 'swinging quite violently' after outage
Hundreds of customers are without power in Welcome Bay.
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
What's happening out and about in the Western Bay.
Dentist hit by drink-driver metres from his door describes 'huge toll'
'My next memory was waking up on the road in a haze with blood running down my face.'
Child taken to hospital after crash in rural Bay of Plenty
The accident happened at about 3.15pm.
Animal Rescue service celebrates new start
Tauranga Animal Rescue reopens after community help, success of reopening celebration.
Study reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zone
What puts the fire in the belly of a local volcanic zone that's produced monster blows.
Stags score in first 10 minutes
The local rugby team take on Rangiuru on their turf.
Five arrested folllowing Te Puke fight
Police were called to Dunlop Road at about 2.45am.
Woman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attack
A jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.
Baywide rugby: All to play for with one round to go
Te Puke Sports need a win to ensure top spot
Council proposes $50 community facilities fee
The council is exploring a 'fairer' approach to funding indoor facilities.
12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week
Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.
Waihī Beach welcomes winter in chilly fashion
Bystanders came to cheer on their courageous counterparts from a safe distance.