'Gutless racism': Sacred pounamu touchstone vandalised in 'despicable' act
'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.
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'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.”
Revealed: What it will cost to travel on NZ's three new toll roads
A suite of rates has been unveiled, depending on when and how far you travel.
Pedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash
Pedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash, road closed.
'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.
Speed limits to drop to 30km/h in Tauranga
The council has approved the new 30km/h variable speed limit outside the 35 schools.
'Changing the conversation': Real estate company raises nearly $20k for foodbank
A Tauranga real estate company is helping feed families this Christmas.
'Panicked voice of oppression': Council backs iwi roles despite flood of opposition
Iwi representatives will vote on council committees despite thousands of opposing emails.
Kiwifruit labour firm director fined $100k for underpaying workers
Asad Horticulture Ltd liquidated; $70,000 penalty for breaching minimum wage laws.
Pools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recovered
Three people are due to appear in court accused of shoplifting in Tauranga.
‘It's time’: $128m Tauranga museum greenlit after 25 years of talks
Tauranga will have a museum by 2029 after talking about it for 25 years.
Volunteers unite at Tauranga foodbank amid soaring demand for help
Drawn to helping people, Jessica Stewart works fulltime at Tauranga Community Foodbank.
SH2 barriers a danger to staff, trucking boss says
Local businesses hit hard by SH2 median barriers as trucking firm warns of safety risks.
Man extradited to stand trial for assault on partner's late father
A man's lost his bid to stay in NZ and avoid criminal trial across the ditch.
'Incredible': Staff secretly renovate colleague's home after terminal diagnosis
The Stoney Creek team renovated an employee's home, showing great care and compassion.
‘Super’ Christmas parade in Pāpāmoa
The float parade had everything from Spider-Man to live sheep.
Spark's 40% plunge: What went wrong for the telecom giant?
OPINION: Spark removed from global index, share buyback questioned as debt rises.
City considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the border
Supplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.
Z Manu World Champs: Tauranga event showcases Kiwiana diving skills
Tauranga Z Manu World Champs celebrates splashy jumps with skill, style, and competition.
Builder made false insurance claim on $1.3m policy after build was damaged by heavy rain
He told the client he had taken out $2m in cover, but hadn't. Then it rained.
Foodbank grateful for community's 'hard yakka'
'Your support makes a direct and positive impact on the lives of others,' says the boss.
How long can you last? New endurance running event comes to McLaren Falls
The event that keeps going as long as you do.
Retailers upbeat about the lead-up to Christmas
The comments come days after shoppers spent more than $11m over Black Friday.
Vote now! Where to see the Western Bay's most stunning Christmas lights
Entries are now open for 2024’s Tremains Christmas Lights Trail.
BoP officers recognised for bravery under gunfire
Four Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.
'My heart just broke': Witness' grief comes 'flooding back' after swimming hole tragedy
'You just feel so wholeheartedly for these people that are going through this tragedy ...'
Epic trolley dash! What this Mum grabbed in 90 seconds
Mum races to fill trolley, celebrating son's inspiring cancer journey.
'Sinister': Husband accused of rape fathered three kids with wife's younger sister
'This is a court of law, it’s not a court of morals,' the man's lawyer told a court.
Scrub fire about 1ha in size under control
The fire is in steep terrain, and crews are working to extinguish it.
Whānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illness
Locals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.
'We certainly feel the love': Donations pour in from Christmas Movie in the Park
A rain delay didn't stop hundreds of people joining the fun and donating to the foodbank.