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'Significant' house fire near Te Puke
Police were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.
Gas main hit in central Tauranga, cordons removed
Fire and Emegency NZ were called just before 12.30pm.
'Destroyed': 83yo faces court for allegedly painting over te reo on bins
The charge has a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment.
Medical ship stranded in Fiji with large repair bill
The crew was providing much-needed medical aid to isolated communities in Fiji.
Truck loses trailer on SH2, nose to tail between two other vehicles
Police say no injuries were reported, but delays are likely.
'Secrecy only benefits the employers': Should people's salaries be made public?
New figures show job listings featuring salaries have risen by about a third in a year.
Worse than in Covid: 'Record' need as homeowners, fulltime workers turn to foodbank
"The rainy day is here right now," foodbank manager Nicki Goodwin says.
Study shows proposed ferry service risks high costs
Projected fares prompt transport boffins to recommend people rely on buses instead.
Mark Lister: Policymakers face a balancing act as unemployment rises
OPINION: These are necessary developments for inflation to moderate.
'I don’t think they need them there': Why dad-of-three backs school phone bans
A Tauranga high school is banning students from using phones during the school day.
Eight surgeries in 12 years: 'Unfortunate Experiment' patient speaks out
Despite her experiences, 80-year-old Frances Denz does not consider herself a 'victim'.
She tracked a Facebook scammer: Her tips for spotting dodgy Christmas deals
The first sign of the scam was tricked buyers turning up on her mother-in-law's doorstep.
'Professional dreamer': Life after battling perils of poverty, P and homelessness
'We put the lost and the lonely and the broken back together again.'
No 1 for number twos! Rotorua wins best loo, Tauranga best large city
The Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards were announced at Parliament House yesterday.
'Save us': Letters to minister on whether Tauranga commission should stay revealed
Commissioners' reappointment prompts strong views about their tenure.
Black Clash: NRL legend announced as wildcard
The T20 Black Clash will be returning to Tauranga this summer.
'Godsend', says widow: Pāpāmoa to have 24-hour medical clinic
The clinic will operate as a 'hybrid' model of in-person and telehealth services.
'Gobsmacked': Grieving husband says Jehovah's Witness targeted him with letter
The letter 'preaching God's Kingdom' arrived about three weeks after his wife died.
'A whole new world': Young mum achieves goal of securing first home
“I’ll be setting my son up for his future as well," Ash McMahon said.
Port worker taken to hospital after strong chemical smell, possible cause investigated
Emergency services were called around 5.40am.
Unhappy meal: 7-year-old's call for vegetarian burgers at McDonald's
Toyesh said he would 'love to come to McDonald’s and eat [a burger] with my friends'.
'Final nail in the coffin': Struggling CBD businesses reveal impact of carpark closure
'We’ve endured very challenging times and shouldn't be penalised for staying in the CBD'.
Flooding possible as severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua
The watch is in place until 9pm.
Guy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworks
All but one of these fires was last night.
Two left seriously injured after car and two motorbikes collide in Mt Maunganui
The road has been closed and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Crunch time: Best 'brain' foods to eat for NCEA exams plus top study tips
Experts and students share advice as 145,000 teens prepare for NCEA exams.
'Smell of an oily rag': Murder of wife with Alzheimer's shows need for more dementia support
Experts speak after 'tragic' case of man who killed wife in retirement village.
Pāpāmoa and Tauranga Lotto players strike first and second division
Check your Lotto tickets if you live in Pāpāmoa or Tauranga.
'Serious accountability' called for over $92m roadworks as businesses fold
The council says 'lessons have been learnt' as it delays the next stage of roadworks.
'My lungs collapsed... I thought I was going to die': Mum's horror health ordeal
'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'
'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': The risks of cities sprawling into farmland
OPINION: Yes, we need houses, but productive land is a precious and finite resource.
Revealed: What not to talk about in your next job interview
'Talk about it at offer – you don’t have to talk about it at application'