Accused named: Turpentine, wheelie bin allegedly used in rainbow hub fire
The maximum penalty for arson is 14 years' imprisonment.
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'Concerning': Second wave of Omicron starting, more elderly getting infected
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says boosters, vaccinations and masks would make an impact.
'He will surprise people': Special moment as Macken takes Tai Mitchell field
The 13-year-old has only partly formed arms.
'Perfect storm' of illness Covid impact staff and students at Tauranga schools
One school has asked some students to learn from home due to staff illness.
Mauao reopens a day early after tree removals
Tauranga City Council said the maunga opened this evening, a day early.
'Lots of people are upset': Tauranga Mosque burgled, car torched nearby - police
'No evidence to suggest this was a hate crime,' police say.
Homicide investigation: Detectives seek occupants of silver sedan
Whakamarama homicide inquiry team want to speak to the occupants of a silver sedan.
Kaimai delay: Tangihanga causing congestion at bottom of SH29
This is believed to be due to a planned event this morning.
Early morning ram-raid a 'slap in the face', says Pharmacy owner
Police were called around 5am.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: talk to teens about drinking
OPINION: We must keep talking to our teenagers. Life does not deliver us a Plan B.
Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill
At least 12 fire trucks responded.
Third man arrested after Whakatāne murder
He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.
What it would take for Bay rental prices to 'tumble'
Supply is up and demand is down - but the local market is still stubbornly 'tight'.
Tauranga ferry service plans progress but only if public are on board
And a respected Auckland politician has weighed in, saying it should've happened already.
Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa
Campers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.
Local hospitals urge visitors to wear masks for patient and staff safety
Staff at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals ask visitor wearing masks and social distance.
Trial pump track, half-basketball court coming soon to The Lakes
The trial pump track will be open from next week.
BOP Times gets shout-out on popular Netflix show
The regional newspaper was mentioned in the popular Netflix series.
$49,000 in legal costs for financially strained worker
Court orders sacked hospital worker to pay DHB almost $49,000 in legal costs
Tauranga crashes: Detours after truck crashes into pole, tractor and car collide on TEL
Drivers are warned there could be delays.
'People have got to live somewhere': Govt dept buys 41 new houses from developer
Two neighbours share their thoughts on the state home development.
Jail terms reduced for trio involved in $20m cocaine smuggling case
Part of their argument was that cocaine was less harmful than methamphetamine.
Soft plastics recycling scheme comes to Tauranga: 16 drop-off points
'Give it a go just for a week in your house...and see how easy it is.'
Top selection for three Bay rugby referees
Three Bay rugby referees have made the cut for the upcoming NPC season.
'It was a godsend': Innocence's road to recovery at Rotorua retreat
Rotorua's retreats for families of sick children have done wonders for a Tauranga whānau.
Seven-day isolation for the flu? Move would be 'horrific' for hospitality
A public health expert says enforcing it would be "pretty impractical".
'Godsend': New interchange to offer 35-minute Pāpāmoa East - Rotorua commute
The project is expected to be finished in early 2026.
'More than basketball': New NZ pro league 'amazing' opportunity after US stints
The league has been described as a "step in the right direction" for womens basketball.
Dr Tony Farrell: Documentary on booze confronting but necessary
OPINION: What is now required is a legislative change to stop the continuing harm.
Man virtually dies in rescue flight, credits 'guardian angel' for survival
Amputee Paul Foote shares his story about his TECT Rescue helicopter lifesaving mission.
'Misery money': Some 'cowboys' in social services only in it for the cash
Claims 'excellent storytellers' spin good tales to get the Government funding.
'Hypocrisy' and 'gutless' silence slammed after murder of 5yo Malachi
Judge says Malachi's daycare suspected he was being abused but never told police.
Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in relation to Tauranga homicide
Mitchell Te Kani, 51, died at a house on Maungatapu Rd on May 14.
The final count: Official Tauranga byelection results released
Voter turnout for the byelection was 40.5 per cent of the 51,706 people enrolled.