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Desperate search: One person missing, two injured after vehicle plunges into river
A car has veered off the road and crashed into the Waioeka River near the Tauranga Bridge.
Celebrate Turban Day in Tauranga
A chance to meet members of the local Sikh community.
Firefighter reflects on 60 years of service
Rex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.
R&B artist JKing to tour NZ
The Australian-based artist will perform in 11 locations.
Rotorua beats average October rainfall in 24 hours
The drenching continues in the Bay of Plenty this morning.
'A noose with your name': Man guilty of making Jacinda Ardern death threats
He represented himself in court with what the judge called 'legal gobbledygook'.
Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV head coach
McMillan said it was fantastic to be involved with a team creating its own legacy.
'High risk': Police seize revolver, knives, meth from vehicle
Police pulled over a vehicle in Mount Maunganui at about 7pm.
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'History of harm': Relief as liquor store application withdrawn
A hearing was scheduled to take place this month.
Call for council to drop $147m hotel, convention centre idea 'altogether'
'If it was financially viable, we would have it up and built by big corporates... '
ANZ branch continues its 150-year legacy in Tauranga
The opening marked 'a new beginning for ANZ in Tauranga'.
'Not going to let the old man in yet': Neville Bowen, Chris Burr win photo competition
'Once the sawdust gets in your veins, it stays in your veins,' the wood chopper said.
Warning to boaties as bad weather approaches
Alerts issued ahead of wet weather expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
Dog owner ‘gutted’ by lack of action after Border Collie ‘ripped open’
He says his 13-year-old Border Collie, Molly, was 'ripped open' in an attack by two dogs.
School welcomes Chapel St crossing's safety upgrade
Pillans Point School is welcoming road safety upgrades.
‘I knew I had cancer’: Grandmother’s health message after first ignoring symptoms
Before cancer diagnosis, she only went to the doctor for her grandkids.
BOP Steamers thrash Northland 53-13
Win pushes Steamers to second place in the provincial championships.
Highway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadside
The road has now reopened.
Visitors eye Rotorua and Bay for school holidays
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Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.50%: What it means for markets and inflation
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'They kept that a secret': Man finds out at age 48 he was adopted
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'Trail paradise' to host annual cross triathlon series
Cross Triathlon Championships to be incorporated into 2025 XTerra Rotorua Festival.
'Might kill someone': Landlord wants 'dangerous' protected tree, 150, removed
The council says the tree is monitored and maintained, and is not 'an urgent safety risk'.
'Mana-enhancing process': Iwi programme targets 'nitty gritty' of crime
'It’s about being accountable for the offence they’ve committed.'
City could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension denied
Tauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.
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'Outstanding accomplishment': Aquinas students exhibited in Te Papa
Aquinas students' pieces showcasing toi Māori and Pasifika art hit national stage.