SH2 barriers could impede escape in tsunami - resident
The transport agency has spent $164 million on safety improvements.
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A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries
A doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.
'She snapped': Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing fatal injuries
The injuries were so bad Harlee-Rose Niven's pancreas was split in two.
'No one listened to me': Mums share stories of birth trauma to help others
Kiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.
Motorist 'paranoid' after narrowly avoiding head-on motorway collision with wrong-way driver
'Your brain goes into overdrive and you start thinking, imagine if you had looked down.'
Mahé Drysdale sworn in as Tauranga's mayor
'Our city expects nothing less than governance that is respectful and is united.'
DoC appeals for info after protected gulls allegedly run over on beach
'The deaths of these protected birds were entirely avoidable.'
Police appealing for information on the whereabouts of wanted man Rawhiti Tokona
Members of the public are urged not to approach him.
'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tour
Sublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.
Median barriers: Locals 'don't have much faith’ in NZTA u-turn
The transport agency is reconsidering placing barriers on some sections.
SH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTA
Residents have held several protests along SH2 against the barriers in recent months.
Final election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral race
The final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.
'Feels like we’re going backwards': One woman elected in Tauranga council election
Scoular said she was 'sad to be the only woman' on a council of 10 in a 'modern city'.
Mahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former Olympian
The double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.
Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
Ex-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayor
Progress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
'Never going to accept it': Paralysed mum-to-be's mission to walk again
'I just knew it was serious. I didn’t move - I’d never felt like that before.'
“Untapped potential”: Golden triangle regions call for greater collaboration
Te Waka and Priority One have written to the Government.
Traffic delays as SH2 protesters hit the road
Another protest is taking place against the installation of median barriers on SH2.
Why students say a $55m university campus is 'pretty empty'
Students say expensive parking and long commutes make online learning more attractive.
Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award
Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle
Duchaan Fraser now has to pay $4000 back to Woolworths at $15 a week.
'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash
Taku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.
SH2 fatal crash victim named
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent
Taku Manu Paul was killed after being struck twice by a car.
Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced
The awards celebrate the best dining establishments in the region.
'Desperate': Mum confirmed for $180k surgery in Germany this month
Pam Coburn is preparing for surgery and a 'brutal' recovery.
Joelle King breaks 32-year-old record in Tauranga
King beats squash legend Dame Susan Devoy’s record.
Freezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skies
Central North Island and BoP feel the pinch.
No U turn on No Right Turns: SH2 barrier works going ahead
SH2 residents have been vocal about their thoughts about SH2 median barrier installation.
Homes urgently needed for pets in wake of storms
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings SPCA Centres have run out of space for displaced pets.
'Terrified': Mobster on meth carjacks couple, speeds off sitting on driver
Woman pinned to seat by tattooed gangster struggled to breathe, says judge.