State Highway 36 closed for truck recovery
The road will be closed between Hamurana and Pyes Pa to allow for the removal of the truck
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Police to be armed as country's threat level remains high
Frontline police staff will now be armed across the country.
Call for 50-hour Facebook blackout for Christchurch massacre victims
The blackout is set to take place at 1.40pm this Friday, a week since the shootings began.
Six Bay players chase NZ U20s selection
Bay of Plenty rugby players eye national selection.
Nigel Latta to join panel at Tauranga Parent Show
Tickets go on sale today at 12pm.
Workers to down tools following Christchurch mosque shooting
ContainerCo's 14 locations across New Zealand, including Fiji, will down tools for 15 mins
Hayden Wilde takes a quick breather
Tauranga triathlete Hayden Wilde has had a busy few weeks.
Bay of Plenty MPs react to police pursuits
List MP's for the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua area share their opinion on police pursuits.
Calling all carpentry apprentices to take part in challenge
Carpentry apprentices sought for apprentice challenge.
Capital gains tax could hit 24,000 Bay homes
Capital gains tax would hit at least 23,000 Bay lifestyle blocks if it goes ahead.
Bay of Plenty MS Society in 'crisis', faces closure
Bay of Plenty Multiple Sclerosis Society is in crisis and calling for help.
New land and sea rescue vessel for Bay of Plenty
A new land and sea craft has today joined Bay of Plenty's maritime fleet.
Prestigious awards on offer for Bay of Plenty retailers
Bay of Plenty retailers urged to enter prestigious 2019 Retail NZ awards
Tauranga's Sam Tanner breaks another Nick Willis record
Tauranga's Samuel Tanner becomes 45th man to break the four minute mile at Cooks Gardens.
Kings and Sons of Zion entertain crowds at Arataki Day Out
Over 2500 spectators attended the family-friendly event.
Natalie Bridges' verdict on her husband: 'A dirty little street fighter'
Simon Bridges talks about the 'upsides' of life after his first year as leader.
One Roof's must-see properties in the Bay of Plenty this week
One Roof's guide to what's on the market in the Bay of Plenty area this week.
Cyclone Pola to bring big swells to North Island
Pola to bring big swells to the North Island.
School ban over beard: 'It's like giving a child a weapon'
Special needs student barred from class and sent home from school with razor, says father.
Higgins staff to get counselling
The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died
Horror SH2 crash sparks tragic memories for coolstore
Tuesday's tragic crash near Matatā has brought "it all back" for a Bay packhouse.
Horror Matatā crash: Firefighters need counselling
The trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.
Drone footage captures bubbling White Island crater lake
The video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.
Firefighters to receive counselling after 'tragic' SH2 crash
Emergency services who responding to yesterday's SH2's Bay crash are to have counselling.
Witnesses sought as investigations launched into SH2 Matatā crash
Investigations have now been launched into the cause of a crash which killed three people.
Swim Rotorua athletes impress at open-water event
Rotorua swimmers produced impressive results at the Secondary School Open Water Champs.
Broncos league camp camp a hit with teens
The Brisbane Broncos development camp held in Tauranga has been hailed a success.
Serious injuries after truck rolls near Tokoroa
Helicopter sent from Taupō to attend the crash on Whakamaru Rd.
Break out the blankets and brollies - cold snap hits NZ
Cyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.
Wet weekend ahead for the Bay of Plenty, potential for flooding
Cyclone Oma is feeding moist air over the region that is likely to create downpours.
Comment: Drought or tempest on a farmer's land may fall
As extreme weather events become more common, resilience will be the word.
Police release name of Ōpōtiki crash victim
The victim was Craig William Heays, 44, of Tauranga.
Hollywood, Wellywood, now Boppywood?
Investigation into the viability of a film studio in the region will begin in March.