'Humble' lines workers save woman from car sinking in floodwaters
She was stuck in the car and the water was up to her chest and still rising, police say.
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Ngongotahā Stream subsiding, residents advised to return home
An active front is expected to move eastwards across Bay of Plenty.
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How to break the cycle of poverty and exploitation
Lift International director hosts talks about modern slavery and human trafficking.
Coromandel property values see steep rise
Since the district’s last revaluation, residential values have increased 33 per cent.
'It reeks': More oil slick found on water in Pilot Bay
The source of the spill is not yet known.
Average windspeed in Tauranga was 50km/h at 2am last night
Ollie Carratu took a video of near-horizontal rain and winds whipping across Tauranga Harbour from onboard his vessel near Bridge Marina.
Escapist play: Prisoners make their move in Somebody Famous
The youth division of Katikati Theatre puts on a great escape comedy.
SH2 median barriers struck 47 times in three years
More than 10km of resurfacing took place during summer between Bethlehem and Athenree.
'Pretty skilled gardener': Mother of eight busted for growing 300 cannabis plants
Woman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.
Te Puke United salvage a draw after conceding early
The club had a win, two draws and a loss from the weekend's football fixtures.
The Magic of Musicals showcases students’ talents in Te Puke
Dads provide crowd-pleasing addition to show.
Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai
It appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.
Man accused of abusing five cousins
A man's facing 27 charges related to the sexual abuse of 5 cousins.
Murderers who stabbed man who ‘narked’ on Mongrel Mob boss get extra jail time
The men murdered Eli Johnson in 2022 for 'narking' on a gang boss.
'Dehumanising and degrading:' Man's abuse left woman unable to breastfeed
Adam Thomas Ross' abuse spanned two-and-a-half years.
Te Puke students weigh career paths at tertiary expo
All Te Puke High School senior students attended.
'Lower than low': Coastguard building, digger fire: Man arrested, charged with arson
Police arrested a 37-year-old after report of a break-in last night.
Rain-maker: Warning severe North Island weather could cause flash flooding
An orange alert is already in place for one region, where up to 160mm could fall.
Whangamatā's Larry the duck heads home to Hikuai
Larry has had Whangamatā locals going quackers, but it’s a Hikuai family who claimed to have quacked the case. Video / Supplied
'Avoid the shoreline': Suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour
The spill is suspected to be a mix of diesel and some heavier oil.
Sewerage system failure causes Tauriko School to close
School working 'extremely hard' to reopen, says principal
SH5 fatal crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage
One person died in a three-vehicle crash between Tapapa and Maraeroa Rds.
Te Puke Sports on top after toppling the Mount
Jayden Tane made his mark in his 50th appearance for Te Puke Sports.
'Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 months
Council says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'
Revealed: The sellers who have made the most money so far this year
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Simon Bridges' 120km/h-plus speeding fine considered during NZTA chair appointment
Bridges currently chairs New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Kiri Allan to go on trial this week for crash incident, refusing to accompany police
Allan says she is testing a grey area in the law.
Mark Lister: The shifting sands of central bank outlooks
OPINON: Here in New Zealand, we’ve had the worst of both worlds.
One dead after three-vehicle crash on Waikato-to-Rotorua highway
Police said in an earlier statement the crash was reported at 3.15pm.
'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepoint
Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.
Tidal lane an option for Hairini Bridge
Neil Mason from Tauranga City Council explains the pros and cons of the preferred option. Video / Alex Cairns
Mount Maunganui incident: Man charged, another still in hospital
The incident happened about 1am on Saturday.
Olympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoralty
Drysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.