Record numbers switch power providers
There were 9794 power company switches in Tauranga in 2017 - a record number.
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Horror truck roll: 'I knew it was going to go'
The truck ended up on its side blocking a double lane heading towards Hamilton.
Boy hospitalised after Waterworld accident
Boy spends night in hospital after accident at Waterworld in Tauranga.
Kiwifruit sector recovers well from Psa virus setback
The kiwifruit sector has experienced massive growth since the PSA virus took hold in 2010.
Taxi row highlights 'free for all' industry
Taxi authorities say people need to know their rights when taking a taxi.
Road reopens after armed police search Bay property
Police earlier cordoned off a stretch of Te Puna Rd.
Safety improvements for button batteries needed
About 20 children a year end up in Starship Hospital after swallowing button batteries.
How a Kiwi woman bullied over autism finds comfort
"People see me out in the community and they judge me .. students at uni think I'm weird."
Freedom campers cop 150-plus fines
More than 150 fines have been issued to freedom campers in the Western Bay.
Trustpower threatens legal challenge on TECT cheques
Trustpower CEO Vince Hawksworth has put the case to keep TECT cheques.
Stay-at-home dad offers film role to Gayford
Hallam Woolfrey wants Clarke Gayford to play a "surf dad" in his new film.
'Discontent in National equals disunity'
The Newshub poll may be National's high-water mark this term.
Four men climb 9m tower at One Love
Crowd cheers on men as they climb 9m towers at the Tauranga's One Love festival.
New entrants eager to attend school
Police urge parents to talk with their children about road safety before school begins.
Emergency services respond to plane in trouble
Police have attended an emergency at the airport.
Clever as! Kiwi ingenuity beating the heat
Kiwis are coming up with ingenious ways of coping with the heatwave
In the heat of the moment - temps to soar to 35C
Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.
Local Focus: Bridal business booming in the Bay
Bridal stores are seeing increased sales this Summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bridal business booming in the Bay
Bridal stores are experiencing a marked increase in sales this Summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
House prices a threat to teachers
Tauranga's reputation as a desirable place to teach is under threat by house prices.
Lung transplant survivor robbed in 'disgusting' burglary
One of Tauranga's cystic sisters has been the victim of a 'disgusting' burglary.
Making the most of the holidaymaker hordes
Bookabach and AirBnb have Tauranga/Mount Maunganui as third most popular holiday spot.
Fierce electrical storm hits Tauranga
A torrential thunder storm left a trail of fires and power outages in the Bay of Plenty.
Local Focus: Elderly keeping fit on their feet
A new initiative is helping pensioners keep active. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Elderly keeping fit on their feet
A new initiative is helping pensioners keep active. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Feelings running deep on TECT proposal to ditch customer rebates
A huge community debate is shaping up about the future of Tauranga's TECT cheques.
Builders suffering in 'brutal' heat wave
Workers in heavy gear or who are often in the sun may be struggling this summer.
Former Chiefs trainer saves man's life on golf course
Golfer's skills and a defibrillator saved a life at the Tauranga course.
Service station robber hid in cupboard
Caltex petrol station robber jailed for more than three years.
Katchafire to replace Shaggy at One Love
Reggae star Shaggy is out of One Love due to unforeseen circumstances.
Ten per cent of apartments resold at a loss
But there's one place in New Zealand where no properties were sold for a loss.
Skills taught on waka's celestial journey
A group of sailors prepare to circumnavigating North Island - by the stars.