Bike racks back for Rotorua buses, Tauranga's a month away
BoP public buses are being modified after national concerns over night-driving visibility.
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NZ e-bike brand shines at Eurobike global showcase
Velduro says its e-bikes were the talk of the event in Frankfurt.
Woman dies after crash on Tauranga Eastern Link
The crash happened between Pāpāmoa and Paengaroa on June 26.
Wet, wet, wet: Rain warning for BoP as more tropical weather looms
An orange rain warning begins at 10am, lasting until 3am Friday.
'I love what I do': Hospital cleaner, 83, marks 50-year work anniversary
Shirley McQueen's boss says she's the best to have ever buffed the hospital's floors.
Covid-19 and flu infections rise in Western BOP
Patients asked to wait in their cars as medical centres deal with winter illness spike.
'Knew he was gone': Truck driver describes cyclist he'd hit lying on ground
A judge says the truck driver wasn't at fault, as the road markings lacked clarity.
Customs seizes 150kg of cocaine bricks marked 'good luck' in Tauranga
It comes after two significant busts at the same port in May.
Pedestrian hit by car in Tauranga
The incident occurred about 10.45am, prompting emergency services to respond.
Compliance concern: Growers oppose proposed geothermal water regulations
The draft plan affects water used for irrigation and frost protection.
Fresh weather warnings issued for BoP
Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.
Police investigate two overnight ram raids in Tauranga
The vehicle used was later found abandoned on Pitau Rd.
'Unsustainable': After-hours medical service to be overhauled
A GP brand that left the rostered service says clinicians were doing 11-hour days.
Rotorua's Millington takes on the world's best
The mountain biker finished fifth in the elite men's field in Italy.
From disco to coding: Tauranga's ultimate school holiday guide
Enjoy a free Waterfront movie night on July 11, 5pm-7.30pm.
High-profile Tauranga retail site sold for $18.6m to local investors
The site houses Noel Leeming, Animates, Elite Fitness, and Chemist Warehouse.
Cyclist injured in car crash at Tauranga roundabout
A cyclist was taken to Tauranga Hospital in moderate condition.
'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low
'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.'
What’s the market mood at the midpoint?
OPINON: It has been a big six months and there's plenty more to come.
'It's still not enough': Two-income families seeking help from community centres
Families at Merivale's Kai Day rose from 50 to 167 in a year.
Takitimu House leader Annamarie Angus steps down after 11 years
She said her vision was to always ensure humanity came first.
'Free spirit': Artist who paints using his mouth is flying high
The former dairy farmer turned to art after a rugby accident put him in a wheelchair.
Road changes stoking confusion on Cameron Rd, businesses say
'No one wants to go near Cameron Rd,' says one operator.
Man remanded in custody after alleged road-rage knife incident
A man was arrested for alleged road rage in Tauranga last month.
'Scaring me': Heavy rain brings flooding
'My whole back section’s flooded, it’s coming up to my back door step.'
Former MP Brendan Horan aims for Whakatāne council seat
He was a list MP for NZ First and cleared of allegations in 2016.
Greerton's Cherry Blossom Festival axed after nearly 20 years
The festival started in 2007 to celebrate spring and the cherry blossoms.
$6.1m new bridge opens after 2023 washout
The 30m-long bridge replaces a temporary Bailey bridge in place since March 2023.
Robyn Malcolm, Toni Street, Kiri Nathan and Cassie Roma share defining moments
They were keynote speakers at this year's Business Women’s Network Speaker Series.
'I’ve got kids .. a career and a mortgage': How this woman beat cancer twice
Her first diagnosis at age 15 inspired a career in radiation therapy.
Cirque Bon Bon bringing spectacle to Tauranga
The show features circus, dance and comedy, and is suitable for all ages.
Rates hike approved amid protest: How much more you'll pay
About 60 people protested the increase, calling for a 0% rates rise.
Glamorous charity lunch raises $26k for rescue helicopter service
Bryce McFall shared his rescue story at the Sisters & Co event.
Family pays tribute after author Patricia Brooks dies in Australia
'She was always a great one for just doing what she could to brighten people’s days.'