Local iwi calls for visitors to stay away to protect community
Whirinaki forest DoC huts and campsite will be closed until February.
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One dead after SH35 incident, police appeal for information
Police were called just after 6am.
Covid: 56 new community cases, 4 cases at the border
As community infections stabilise, more cases of Omicron are caught at the border.
Rare measure to place rāhui on Whirinaki forest draws mixed reaction
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare has placed a rāhui on Whirinaki Te Pua a Tāne Conservation Park.
Summer shark warning: At least six great whites identified in popular holiday spot
People have been asked to report all sightings of sharks this summer.
Woman appears in court charged with murder of 5-year-old boy
The accused was denied interim name suppression.
Six great white sharks in Tauranga area prompt warning
People should remain vigilant when out swimming and report all sightings.
Local Focus: Sam's Skate School donates mini-ramp to Memorial Park
Just in time for the school holiday, there's a new attraction at a Tauranga skatepark
Call for businesses to hire 'Māori cultural advisors' to protect culture
This comes after it was revealed how a controversial DHB Covid-19 pamphlet was approved.
One seriously hurt in Bay of Plenty crash
Police close road after responding to a two-vehicle accident just after 8.30pm.
Two Covid-19 cases in Murupara as just over half of town fully vaccinated
Murupara is one of New Zealand's least vaccinated areas.
DHB staff had reservations about Covid pamphlet - but it was approved anyway
An independent investigation was made into how the brochure was released by the DHB.
'Execution-style' killing: Murder accused given name suppression
Arrested man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.
'Juice junkies': Welfare leader concerned about payment schemes used to buy liquor
Feedback has been sought on buy now, pay later schemes.
Eight tips to ease your Covid anxiety as we head into 2022
Kiwis have high hopes for a better 2022, but it's still easy to succumb to worry.
Large slab of pounamu found in bush in Bay of Plenty
Police are looking for the owner of a large piece of pounamu found in bush.
Calls for resignations at last-ditch attempt to fight Three Waters
The issue has sparked clear divide among councillors.
'Too little too late': Muller on $17.9m funding announced for Tauranga Hospital
The DHB says the funding would be enough to complete Covid-related works at the hospital.
'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucks
Firefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.
Crash aftermath: Man tasered, peppersprayed by police stole patrol car
Man stole police car after being tasered and pepper-sprayed.
'Amazing' feedback: Support mounts for teen victim of 'racial profiling'
'A lot of people said it was the video (of Aiomai) that really moved them.'
Tauranga death of person with Covid first in region
'Covid has taken a toll on us all ... but the death of a loved one is a terrible burden.'
Councillor's conduct to be investigated
It stems from alleged 'misinformative' comments on a local Facebook page.
'Best Christmas present': Families prepare for tearful reunions with Auckland loved ones
Families are reuniting with their Auckland based loved ones, just in time for Christmas.
'Racial profiling': Māori teen in tears after store employee calls her 'undesirable'
'I don't know why she said that. It has really hurt me."
Car in harbour: Golf star praises 'heroic' rescuers who tried to save mum
'He couldn't get the doors open and he was basically on his last breath.'
Summer deluge: Motorists urged to take care as heavy rain sets in
The upper North Island and Nelson are set for a pre-Christmas drenching.
Vaccine pass checks at funerals could become a 'nightmare'
Holding services under the traffic light system are "challenging", says funeral directors.
Covid-19 case in Rotorua school community
The Ministry of Health informed the school on Sunday afternoon about the Covid-19 case.
Thunder and lightning: Wet weather causes road problems in Auckland
The watch will remain in place until midnight and residents are urged to take care.
Council to launch investigation into Chapel St fatal crash
Tauranga City Council is launching its own investigation into the fatal crash.
'Double vaxxed': Family lived with positive case for two weeks - and didn't catch it
'I couldn't hug my mum': 11-year-old speaks out about having Covid-19.
Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.