Burning wiring in 'old, clapped out' fire truck fills cab with smoke
City's fleet is a public safety issue and 'firefighters deserve better', says union.
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Tin it to win it: Rotary’s million-can mission
'Together, we can reach one million cans – and support the communities who need it most.'
How the 'retail heart' of Pāpāmoa is about to get bigger
The new development will offer 3800 square metres for up to eight retailers.
Top honours for star salespeople
A Pāpāmoa agent won multiple top awards, including Salesperson of the Year.
Patients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have given
Private ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs.
New laundry pod opens for Tauranga’s homeless
A new laundry pod has been launched to support Tauranga’s homeless community.
'Start of something big': Bay tradie named NZ's top building apprentice
Scott Davies, from Tauranga, won the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge.
Te Puke man in court over 25-year-old's death
A Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Watch: Aerial footage of BoP flooding, unstable trees to be felled
Four trees on SH2 in Tauranga will be felled due to destabilisation.
'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics orders
A couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.
'Long-life battery': The 90-year-old standing for council
Sandy Milne, nearly 91, plans to stand in the Whakatāne council elections.
How mites and wasps help berry orchard 'nail' pests
Flame Lily Orchard uses natural means to control pests 'as much as possible'.
Council to alter Tauriko road layout after confusion and 'chaos'
The Taurikura Drive roundabout layout will be simplified for easier navigation.
'Drive with care': Major fog, flooding causes highway closure
State Highway 2 is flooded between Kaikokopu Rd and Wilson Rd South.
Why fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stop
The region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.
Speedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend lease
The council is mulling plans to extend speedway operations at Baypark until 2039.
She was meant to be in Europe. Instead, she paid $36k for a cancer drug
'I never expected to get sick in my retirement like this.'
Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.
‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter
"It was a very proud moment to say the least."
Private ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl
The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.
New, never-lived-in Auckland apartment project up for mortgagee sale
WFT Finance brought in a subcontractor to finish the apartments before calling Colliers.
'Housekeeping': Council to sell Zespri and Seeka shares worth estimated $207k
The shares were not acquired as part of a deliberate investment strategy.
On The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challenges
Plus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.
Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets
UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.
Regional councillor Toi Iti seeks Doug Leeder's seat
He aims to bridge Māori and non-Māori communities on the council.
'Biggest yet': Aims Games participation soars
The national intermediate-aged event brings 'huge economic benefits' to Tauranga.
Tauranga residents protest 5G tower plan
Connexa's new sites aim to improve Tauranga's mobile network with 4G and 5G.
'This is the perfect food': Comvita founder on honey's healing journey
Alan Bougen founded Comvita with Claude Stratford, inspired by bees and healing.
Migrant bus drivers 'fearful' to report violent attacks
A Tauranga driver was left with a fractured arm after an attack.
'Filling with smoke': Driver injured in head-on campervan crash
Hazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.
'It's a significant step': Principal 'chuffed' at funding for two new classrooms
Tauranga Special School will add two classrooms at Te Puke Primary School.
60 jobs gone: Ballance boss tells of 'very difficult' announcement
'I really feel for all those impacted by this decision, including their wider families.'
'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses
Bex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.