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One person thrown from vehicle in single-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty
The highway remains open to northbound traffic.
Girl needing machine to slow lung damage 'shocked' as donations pour in
Victoria Wilson said she burst into tears after one family donated $7000.
Papa Surf follows in the hoof-prints of his dam with Tauranga win
A roundup of the week's racing.
'Premature mortality': Review backs report linking suburb's poor air to deaths
Review highlights the 'scale of impact' of Mount Maunganui's polluted airshed.
Briefing to health minister reveals dire state of hospitals and cost blowouts
Dr Shane Reti received the briefing from health officials soon after becoming minister.
'She deserves a good life': Girl needs $20k machine to slow lung damage
Maddi Wilson ends up on antibiotics or in hospital for even mild viruses.
‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares better
A heavy rain watch has been issued for beleaguered eastern region.
1000 patients a day: 'Essential' healthcare workers to strike for 24 hours
A 'full withdrawal' of labour will take place on April 2.
'Constant' pain, 'horrific' bleeding: Women speak out about endometriosis
Surgery is Lucy Cooper's 'only option' if the pain becomes too strong.
Relief as council backs down on ‘nightmare’ fees for village
'It would’ve been extremely difficult, sort of a nightmare situation.'
'Saving a life' was his only thought - until 'old habits' crept in
Man who stopped to help with CPR then stole a purse from the victims can now be named.
Person airlifted to hospital after crash near Rotorua, road closed
The crash happened on Hamurana Rd near the intersection with Tauranga Direct Rd.
One critical after incident on Mauao summit
Emergency services were called to the mountain about 10.51am.
10-year city deals: The spot PM says will 'likely' be one of the first
Govt wants 30-year infrastructure project pipeline – 'not just ideas but proper projects'.
Buses on-demand: City battling congestion trials new scheme
The buses operate like Uber and could be expanded to the rest of the city, if successful.
Port says no risk to Auckland, Tauranga harbour bridges after Baltimore bridge tragedy
Sugar factory gets limited, controlled traffic, port says.
Tauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes
“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."
Jailed serial groper who did indecent act on parole to be released again
Disgraced former senior representative cricket player 'will not pose an undue risk'.
'It breaks your heart': Dad's anguish after kicking out meth addict son
'His addiction destroyed the vibe in our home.'
'I hope you get what you deserve': Daughter confronts man who killed her father in crash
Livai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Rotorua to Auckland: Four youths arrested after stolen car spiked on motorway
Police say the vehicle went almost twice the posted speed limit.
New bridge between Bethlehem and Tauriko to open
The bridge is part of the $655 million Takitimu North Link project.
'I would be dead': Wife saved husband having heart attack during sleep
Journalist says his wife's first-aid training saved him after a heart attack at home.
'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes
'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'
Two charged after alleged serious assault in Tauranga CBD
Police are working to identify a group of people they believe can assist with inquiries.
'I feel guilty': Hospital bed taken by diabetic amputee with nowhere to live
She could have been discharged more than a month ago - has been in hospital for 17 weeks.
'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer
'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'
Long lunches, jazz and a 'bun in a bottle': How you can eat, drink and be entertained this Easter
A list of some of our favourite venues to raise your glass, dine and be entertained.
Hospital lockdown: Man accused of gun-related call appears in court
Police allege he said he was 'going to Tauranga Hospital with guns to get answers'.
Judge finds murder-accused fit to stand trial
Police found a man dead at a Tauranga address on the evening of September 7.
Mount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalised
The cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...
'Don’t know how we can cope': Building consents plunge in 'most unaffordable city'
'We are nowhere near where we should be.'
$148m development dispute: Hawkins granted interim injunction in battle with Farmers owners
The builder and owners of the apartment, retail and dining project have gone to court.