Warnings still in place for river that turned orange
Warnings remain in place for the Ōhinemuri River.
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'Sleeping with the fishes': New boat ramp fees canned
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'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks
Among the three killed were two Samoan seasonal workers due to go home this week.
Police want footage of disorder at gathering in Tauranga
Police are investigating the incident on Cheyne Road.
Police name victim of fatal SH29 crash
The two-vehicle crash closed the highway for several hours.
Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
Fluoride debate: Tauranga seeks extension to deadline
There was standing room only inside the council chambers.
'Ambitious plans': Uni seeks more student accommodation
The campus is expected to grow by about 500 students by 2028.
All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter joins Gallagher Chiefs on two-year deal
Carter, a World Rugby Sevens Player nominee, switches to Chiefs after Olympics quarter-fin
People warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing done
More rain could turn the river orange again this week.
Tauranga MP moves his office into town
“I couldn’t be more proud to be located in the heart of our great city."
'Deep concerns': Principals react to maths curriculum changes
The new maths and literacy curriculum would kick off in Term 1 next year.
Rate cut sparks biggest rally in NZ shares in two years
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'We're almost there': The final push to hit 2025 smokefree goal
The minister says vapes have been instrumental in achieving smoking cessation targets.
'Challenging': 4000-patient clinic has no permanent GP
Sometimes locums cannot be found so practices are running with 'insufficient GPs'.
One dead, three injured in Bay of Plenty crash
The driver of one of the two cars involved in the crash was found dead at the scene.
'Freaking out': Toddler found near state highway after escaping from daycare
'We sincerely regret the distress this incident has caused,' the centre says.
Grandfather found dead in the Waikato River - family say police should have done more
Norman Hyslop's body was eventually found by a member of the public.
'Really sad': Mount market ending on Sunday after 15 years
The market is 'no longer viable' in its current form, but there are hopes for a new one.
Serious two-vehicle crash in Whakammarama, Bay of Plenty
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Tauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directive
Tauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.
Tears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-Rose
The Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.
'Good shot': Could this region get the first Govt deal?
Neighbouring councils are 'ready to go' on a proposal.
Median barrier work to cease on SH2
Residents have been protesting the barriers for several months.
Wheelchair rugby nationals in Te Awamutu: Four regions vie for glory
Four regions will compete for pride at the Low Point Wheelchair Rugby Championships.
Where the jobs are: Top region, industries looking for workers
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'Hybrid player': All Black Sevens star signs with Chiefs
The Waikato franchise has received a boost ahead of the 2025 season.
Music to our ears: 100-year-old Coreen is still on song
Tauranga choral legend celebrated turning 100 years with music at Bayswater.
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