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Lightning strikes, flooding and crashes as heavy rain hits region
There had been about 180 lightning strikes across the Bay of Plenty.
Sulphur Point Marina's $2m upgrade
The upgrade focuses on sustainability but won't increase the number of berths.
Dawn Picken: History is a work in progress
Comment: History is a work-in-progress. Should our monuments reflect that?
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'Heard a couple loud bangs': Suspicious car fire in Ohauiti
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Tauranga election candidates: Who and what you need to know
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Weather: Heavy rain watch extended for Bay of Plenty, downpours expected in Coromandel
A complex low was bringing associated fronts to many parts of the North Island.
Man charged after Tauranga crash leaves person injured
A 30-year-old man was taken into custody.
First-term councillor to acting mayor in just over a year: Tina Salisbury's rapid rise
Deputy mayor Tina Salisbury will become the acting mayor of Tauranga from November 20
Crash blocks busy Tauranga intersection
The vehicles were both blocking the road for about an hour.
'Very serious': Bay of Plenty man jailed 13 years for sex offences and child pornography
Judge says a deterrent sentence was needed.
Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?
The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".
Destiny Church leader will challenge Coffey in Waiariki
Tāmati Coffey will go up against Hannah Tamaki and Rawiri Waititi to defend his seat.
Good soaking! Downpours to continue into weekend
The rain was a result of a strong northeasterly flow going over central New Zealand.
Go Local! Business booming for Bay pool company
"Money that was going to be used for holidays is being earmarked for things around home."
'Finally being heard': Donation to help change the life of Tauranga child
The mum has been fighting to get support for years. Now her prayers are being heard.
7.4 quake felt widely across NZ: 'What the devil's that?', 'Our house was jolted'
7.4 magnitude earthquake off Gisborne's coast felt in Wellington.
Hand sanitiser crisis: How businesses adapted
Almost overnight, the demand for hand sanitiser sky-rocketed.
Covid-19 scare: Rotorua MP lashes out at Govt after dodging 'serious situation'
Students from four Rotorua kura were exposed to close contacts with two Covid-19 cases.
More bollards for Kulim Park as part of park upgrade plans
More bollards will be installed at Kulim Park to improve the safety of using the park.
'Six weeks in and not a lot has happened'
Councillors challenge slow progress of Covid-19 recovery strategy.
Disabled park row: Dr Lance O'Sullivan granted diversion
Dr O'Sullivan threw a brick through a car window because it was parked in a disabled spot.
A new voice for Māori at Te Puke High School
Feedback indicated a need to help Maori students feel stronger in their identity.
Hospital backlog: Surgeries resume, minorities could be prioritised
A total of 1381 elective surgeries and urgent elective surgeries were performed since May.
American title for Stupid Robots
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'Hiss and a roar': Tauranga property market bounces back after lockdown
'There is still good buyer demand.'
Landowners asked to protect the region's stopbanks for winter
Under the bylaw, it was an offense to damage stopbanks.
Millions lost: Language school on the brink as foreign student cash dries up
The national is losing millions of dollars in international student revenue.
Gang war fears grow: Mongols boss locked up over loaded pistol
Mongols leader robbed Greazy Dogs rival of gang colours at knifepoint, police allege.
University of Waikato Tauranga campus wins top award
University of Waikato Tauranga Campus designers scoop top Australasian award.
Miscarriage of justice claims after baseball attack on brother
It was suggested the jury was distracted with concerns about a jury member's safety.
Police hunt offender in alleged assault in Welcome Bay
Police are responding to report of an assault in Welcome Bay area.