Bay of Plenty road toll climbs to 16, drivers fined $4.5m for speeding
'Speed is single biggest determinant in whether someone walks away or is carried away.'
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Quality of life ... which is NZ's sweetest spot?
Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington, Hutt, Christchurch and Dunedin polled.
Man dead after being injured in Tauranga
Police were called to a property just after midnight on Saturday.
Not seen since 'WWII': Shipping delays will hit shoppers in wallet
Sea freight prices have jumped and businesses say imports are being delayed by months.
Assaulted in the line of duty: Rotorua parking wardens attacked
There has been a spate of verbal and physical abuse towards Rotorua parking wardens.
'It was worth it': Abuse survivor gets justice after 39 years
Graham William Morine found guilty on 6 indecency charges against 2 boys from 1981-1984.
She could drop dead at any moment. The mercy mission to save Melody
She was on a ski trip with friends when she noticed a pain in her neck.
Health system shake-up 'great news' for Māori health
Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.
Health system overhaul could be 'monumental', GP says
Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.
Wastewater overflow: Warning for tidal steps, Matapihi
Council will review maintenance procedures after overflow.
Tauranga's top 10 emergency housing earners revealed
Emergency housing grant top earners for Tauranga motels in 2020 revealed.
A local's pick: What to do at the Mount in autumn and winter
Tauranga and Mount Maunganui aren't simply summer destinations.
GO NZ: A first-timer's guide to Mount Maunganui
Until I arrived I don't think I realised how utterly captivating the Mount could really be
The Russian sailor, secret supermarket meeting & cocaine buried in rubbish bags
Three men face seven charges relating to cocaine, MDMA and money laundering.
Anzac Day march shortened to take pressure off ageing veterans
Hamilton's Anzac Parade route to be cut by a third to make it easier on older marchers.
Under pressure: Bus driver caught speeding 132km/h
Some bus drivers were caught speeding in the same spot four times.
The time travellers: Kiwis living here, working anywhere
Returned expat Kiwis who have kept their overseas jobs are warned not to cheat on sleep.
Breezy rider! Lime scooter on Tauranga highway prompt police calls
The woman was riding the scooter on State Highway 29A.
Local Focus: Boules of steel
National pétanque champs set to take place in Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Stormy seas for tourism if cruise ships kept out of transtasman bubble, businesses say
Businesses want the Government to communicate specific plans for the maritime border.
'Rock stars' of New Zealand's judicial system gather in historic Tauranga event
The historic event was aimed at helping share knowledge of tikanga.
Diabetes epidemic: Man down 20kgs in 8 weeks on how he is changing his life
Bay of Plenty diabetes cases are projected to rise 70 to 90 percent by 2040.
Severe burns: Father denies attempted murder charge
A Bay of Plenty man has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder his son.
Are your details safe? Why businesses are adapting Covid tracer methods
Tauranga stores are trying other sign-in methods to protect customers privacy.
Barfoot & Thompson acquires Tauranga rental management firm
Average Tauranga rents $520/week, up 10 per cent in last five years
Roading rage: Frustration as key projects 'will not get over the line'
"Frustrations are at bursting point" as regions around NZ wait for critical upgrades.
Toi Ohomai graduation caps long journey
For students graduating from Toi Ohomai this week, the journey means everything.
Principal says student was hit by car in a 'freak accident'
School 'blown away' by messages of support from the Tauranga community.
Whareroa Marae puts Govt on notice over contaminant risks
PFAS compounds have been found in groundwater in Mount Maunganui near a local marae.
'Freak accident': Principal says student hit by car was chasing a ballP
A 12-year-old boy was injured in a serious crash outside Tauranga Intermediate School.
Green light! Commissioners vote to establish Māori ward
Tauranga City Council commissioners have unanimously voted to establish a Māori ward.
Local Focus: 'Everybody Eats' feeds bellies not bins
Behind the scenes of a slap-up meal with a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The upside of social media
OPINION: Social media is a cesspool. It's also a repository for good memories.
'We're doing our job': Abuse of parking officers skyrockets
'We're doing what we're doing because you're doing something wrong,' an officer says.
