Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage
Some in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.
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Wildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collection
Its donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.
'A lovely supply': Community garden grows goodness for struggling families
The opening of the Omanu Community Garden is giving back with fresh food where possible.
Mother and daughter tackle epic 3000km NZ trek to reconnect
Storms, injuries, and new friends haven't stopped the duo's 3000km Te Araroa journey.
'Urban sprawl': Ex-MP's greenbelt subdivision plan hits opposition
He says it's 'no wonder' city has a housing crisis if it's this hard to build three homes.
One dead in SH30 truck crash near Rotorua
The road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.
Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
Whakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'
The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.
Mauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamu
Tauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.
Two young men, two bad decisions, two grieving families – Coroner issues festive season warning
Drink-driving: 'Do not do it ... and do everything you can to stop anyone else.'
'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increases
The Tauranga Community Foodbank has received “substantial support” after week five.
Defending surf lifesaving champions reign successful at monster event
More than 300 competitors took part in the Mount Monster on Saturday.
Up to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports club
Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.
SH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crash
The road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
Mount Monster 2024
340 competitors took part in the prestigious Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Video / Geoff Cox
Alleged fraudster arrested over $200k scam involving 18 victims
A man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.
Report reveals the sectors driving rise in Bay's economic ranking
There's evidence some are bucking national trends.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
Annual food drive aims to make Christmas 'lighter and brighter' for families
For 12 years Cooney Lees Morgan has been running a food collection for the foodbank.
Police name four victims in fatal Rotorua crash
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrow
MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.
Tsunami training: What would you do if a massive wave was on the way?
Think you’d know what to do in an emergency? Put it to the test through virtual reality.
'Beacon of light': Family's 'powerful message' after 21yo dies at swimming hole
'He wanted to make the most of his life, and to make people happy and loved, and he did.'
'Blessing in disguise': How failing an eye test saved a man from vision loss
He says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.
'Wonderful legacy': 'Mr Fixit', 86, donates quirky novelty bikes
Lex Spencer has donated seven novelty bikes to Ecomatters in Auckland.
'Gutless racism': Sacred pounamu touchstone vandalised in 'despicable' act
'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.
'Wonderful guy': Photographer honoured for shooting BoP history
'That’s when it’s satisfying as a photographer–when you’re doing it for the right reason.'
'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line up
Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.
How Shortland Street self-harm plot sparked call for action
"I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else.”
Pedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash
Pedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash, road closed.
One dead in Coromandel crash
Emergency services were called to Main Rd, Tairua, about 5.20pm.
'Devastated': Seven staff laid off as 'busiest cafe in Tauranga' closes
'It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to do in our lives.'
'Ecological domino': Lion’s mane jellyfish return to Tauranga harbour
Lion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.