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'Dead in water for hours': Man found in Whangamatā harbour identified
Three serious beach incidents occurred this afternoon.
White Island survivor who suffered horrific burns is 'up and alert'
Family of a White Island tragedy survivor has revealed he is "up and alert".
Police investigate death near Waihī Beach after brawl reported
Police attended reports of disorder in Bowentown shortly before 1am.
It's water polo ... with a twist
After a successful debut, Water Polo on the Waterfront is back.
Lifejackets save boaties after their boat crashes off a sandbar near Pukehina Coast
"They were extremely lucky".
Watch: Footage of shark swimming in shallows at Ōhope
'Pretty quick' exit from the water after shark spotted.
Opinion: Shout out to the unsung gems behind our honourees
Recognising the people who quietly make way for greatness.
Boy, 12, saves men from rip at the Mount: 'He just kept a level head'
Freddie Mitchell saved two people from a rip at the Mount.
Rotorua woman ordered to pay $26,000 to ex-employee
The ex-employee said she "needed that income" as the sole earner for two young children.
From NZ to Miami: Anna's cheerleading adventure
Anna Grigson is enjoying the cheerleading experience of a lifetime.
Shock closure of mountain bike trails after sacred lake disrespected
'This is one of those situations where the actions of a few have impacted the many.'
White Island teen survivor watches funeral for entire family from hospital bed
Jesse watched a livestream of the funerals from his bedside today.
Building consents: Tauranga's top five 2019 builds
The first stage of the new Mainfreight facility was approved in January 2019.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day set to see best temps this week
Get beach ready - more fine and sunny days expected this week.
Four saved in dramatic Maketū water rescue
"I had a quick look out the window and could see four heads floating."
'He was crying, freaking out': Passenger takes wheel after bus driver falls sick
Passenger was qualified and only "temporarily" drove the bus, InterCity says.
Major blaze in Coromandel believed to have started from fireworks
Officials warn that there is a total fire ban in the Coromandel after overnight fight.
White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted
The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.
'So so itchy': Mount Maulers back for another year
Local noticeboards have been abuzz with chatter about the sand crawlers.
From failing School Cert to a New Zealand Order of Merit
The people, environment, forests, lakes and climate keeps him in Rotorua.
Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019
The Bay of Plenty Times' sports team picks out their favourite sporting moments of 2019.
Person rescued from Mount Maunganui beach
One person experienced difficulty in the water near Marine Parade.
Funeral for Whakatāne Hospital ICU nurse delayed
A funeral service for Whakatāne ICU nurse killed in a crash has been put on hold.
The 'life-changing' accident that put one teen in a wheelchair
Oceana Cameron talks exclusively about the day that changed everything.
Surf rescue: 'I thought she was gone'
Chaz Gibbons-Campbell desperately searched underwater for girl he was trying to save.
International racers gear up for Baypark Speedway
Baypark Speedway is hosting a round of the International Midget Car Series.
Rotokākahi, Green Lake, bans breached? Solutions sought
"The volume of traffic out there really has jumped dramatically".
Triathletes gone Wilde: Hayden wins again
Whakatāne's Hayden Wilde has capped off a stellar year with a win.
What happened next: Peter Oakes, the 57-year-old Kiwi bloke learning to swim
He's breaking down any and all stigmas that exist around learning to swim as an adult.
Crowned! Rotorua's biggest house sales of 2019
'If you get water, you will get a peak in price'.
Crowned! Tauranga's biggest house sales of 2019 revealed
It has been a hot start to the summer for Tauranga's property market
Christmas Day baby 'the best present'
One mum was lucky enough to fit in Christmas dinner before giving birth.
'Mayhem' Boxing Day sales for Tauranga
Shops were packed to the brim with bargain hunters in the Boxing Day sales yesterday.