No damage to train tracks after drilling rig crash
Two train services were affected by the accident.
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Jo Raphael: Teach children early on about the value of saving
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Why DHBs need to be more flexible over aged care
OPINION: why the residential care industry just keeps growing.
All you need to know: Western BOP kerbside rubbish and recycling collection
Almost 17,500 eligible households received new bins
'Accident waiting to happen': Residents share concerns on new bins
Residents believe bins are too large and there is insufficient kerb space for all bins.
Brrrr! Polar blast on the way
A cold air mass straight off the Antarctic ice shelf is hitting parts of New Zealand.
'We anticipated there to be more': Influenza cases in Bay of Plenty very low
However, there has been a rise in a respiratory virus predominantly affecting children.
Drilling rig crashes onto railway lines in Te Puke
Police say they don't know what caused the vehicle to leave the road.
'We deserve better': 2018 Census iwi affiliation data finally out
The data was released by Stats NZ and Rotorua-based Data Iwi Leaders Group this week.
Heather Du Plessis-Allan: Why Collins was right to 'knife her colleagues'
OPINION: The National party badly needs diversity and fresh talent.
Bay principals grapple with increase of students vaping
Vaping is becoming an increasing problem for Bay of Plenty schools, principals say.
Zizi Sparks: The pros and cons of being perpetually positive
Opinion: I would rather be always positive, than always negative and cynical.
Heavy rain warning for parts of Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly.
Dawn Picken: Airport, racecourse should be on the table for housing
OPINION: All options should be considered for shifting people out of emergency housing
Last few days at Kawerau mill
The mill closes with the loss of 160 jobs, 55% of them held by Māori, on June 30.
New gardens for Garden and Art Festival trail sought
BOP Garden and Art Festival trail organisers seek new entries for 2022 event.
Want it? Meat, car warrants, fry pans - you can buy it all now and pay later. But should you?
'People don't have to save anymore, if they want it, they buy it.'
Fatal crushing: Former driver confirms 'faults' with truck prior to 'terrible event'
Truck driver testifies in day five of a coronial inquest into the tragedy.
Rates to rise 15% for homeowners, 33% for commercial landlords
Big decisions include building Papamoa East Interchange earlier, new Memorial Park pool
SH2 near Bayfair to close for weekend in July
A section of the highway will be closed during the first weekend of July.
'It could be anywhere': Covid data expert's warning for Bay
Close contacts in Tauranga have tested negative but the risk remains.
'Unique opportunities': Mount elder housing villages valued at $23m to be sold for private development
The net proceeds of the sale will be held in a reserve for elderly and social housing.
Truffle hunt in full swing
There are over 300 truffle farms, known as truffières, in New Zealand.
Trio sentenced for massive tyre dump
The father and daughter had sought discharge without conviction.
'We're ecstatic': Kane Williamson's dad on the sleepless nights leading up to historic win
Brett Williamson eventually got up at 4.30am after being bombarded with text messages.
Local Focus: A celebration of all things volunteer
Volfest expo to educate on volunteering in the Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rawiri Waititi: Tauranga's older demographic feel threatened
The Māori Party MP shares his views on why racial incidents happen in the Bay.
Jo Raphael: is Working for Families tax credit really working?
OPINION: Should taxpayers be propping up working families?
'Completely different ballpark': Big boost for bus infrastructure in $3b plan
The extra money will be spent on public transport facilities and bus shelters.
'He didn't see it coming': Businessman unwittingly laundered meth money
Men responsible for importing 500kg of meth invested in Samuel Brooking's business.
Fears regional council move to collect own rates could cost communities
Regional council says move will save regional ratepayers $2m a year.
'I need to prioritise my health and family': Todd Muller to retire
"Being [an MP] is a huge privilege, but it does come at a cost," former party leader says.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I've started spending more time on the things I like doing
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait learns about putting herself first and has more time because of it.