Māori Party co-leader 'won't acknowledge Queen alone' at swearing-in
Rawiri Waititi says he'll have to get "creative" when he takes the oath in Parliament.
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'We let Nevaeh and her family down': Police mishandled 111 call before toddler found dead
The toddler was found dead the day after her grandmother called 111.
Two taken to hospital after Whakamarama crash
The incident was reported to police about 9.15am.
Mayoralty race begins as 'very rare' double byelection looms
Tauranga city faces a situation not seen in more than a decade.
Neighbour smashes windows with wheelie bin in blaze rescue bid
Despite his heroic actions, the would-be rescuer wished he could have done more.
Fatal crash: Police release name of motorcyclist
The fatal crash was on Bridge St in Ōpotiki at 6.43pm on Friday.
Children with fetal alcohol syndrome facing two-year wait for an assessment
Long waiting list fuelled by poor policies, toxic drinking culture, under-resourced staff.
Concerns needy will start new year 'well behind the eight ball'
The concerns follow the close of Covid-19 Income Relief Payment applications.
Kiwi international takes win at Baypark Speedway
Baypark's third meeting of the season attracted another high-quality sprint car field.
Coronavirus-inspired mountain biking tracks open
Mountainbike Tauranga club has open three new tracks at Summerhill Recreation Park.
Here comes the rain: Flooding 'possible' later this week
Get the umbrellas out - rain is on the way.
Woman remains in critical condition after mystery incident
The woman was flown from Kawerau to Tauranga Hospital.
Jo Raphael: World leaders to blame for virus deaths
OPINION: The coronavirus seems to be ramping up.
Blitzkrieg! MacRury smacks incredible ton at Smallbone
MacRury took control from the opening ball he faced.
Brookfield School Foodbank boxes bursting at the seams
The school wants to inspire others to jump on board the appeal.
Need a tenant? The Government will pay market rent for your house
The city has working poor who were living in cars, under hedges and couch surfing.
Bay's tragic weekend: Two deaths and woman critically hurt
Police are not saying how a woman in Kawerau is believed to have been critically injured.
Second QC pushes for Whakaari / White Island inquiry
But MBIE staff told a minister to wait until other investigations were over.
'Silent killer': Fight over methyl bromide use escalates
'We should not have to fight this. This is a very harmful substance.'
Motorcyclist dead after Tauranga crash
One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Matapihi Rd.
Local residents react to Tenby Powell's resignation
Local community members react to mayor Tenby Powell's resignation.
Diabetes shock: I watched my boy's health deteriorate
OPINION: Type 1 diabetes is a cruel, fickle disease.
Dawn Picken: He'll be right: non-conformity is the new norm
OPINION: Why would we say hurtful things about people who don't conform to gender norms?
Stephanie Worsop: Living a life of contradictions
OPINION: What I find hard is reconciling my inner contradictions involving conservation.
Tauranga CBD: From thriving centre to worst-case scenario
More businesses leave the area.
Letters to the editor: Do away with single-sex schools
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Ōpotiki motorbike crash: Serious crash unit on route
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Samantha Motion: Nuclear option needed - replace city council
Opinion: Commissioners are a 'nuclear option' - and I say bombs away.
Sad day for the city: Bay leaders react to mayor's shock resignation
Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell announced his resignation at a public meeting.
Letters to the editor: Where will council money be spent?
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Tauranga dairy stars in new Air NZ video
The flights were given to children who rode the magic Christmas plane.
Population 'explosion': Rapid roll growth prompts $30m for new classrooms
One of the schools getting funding to expand hasn't even opened yet.
Rescuer's desperate swim: 80 metres 'felt like 800 metres'
A passerby who rescued a man at Waihi Beach says it's a tragedy he will not forget.
Concerns for elderly as BNZ exit leaves two Tauranga centres 'bankless'
'The banks don't want people, they want you to do everything online.'