Why Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale found praise for winning election 'weird'
Everyone's like, ‘You've won!’ I'm like, ‘What have I won? I've inherited a job' - Mayor.
One person dead after car goes off road in BoP
Emergency services responded to the scene around 9.15am on Grieve Rd in Otakiri.
Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win
Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.
Devastated Tauranga mum remembers 'precious son' killed in Kaimāī Range crash
'He had so much potential and never got the chance to see any of that come to fruition.'
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
Did material from lake-making Taupō ‘super-eruption’ reach Australia?
Discovery in Australia has scientists pointing to prehistoric super-eruption at Taupō.
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Pāpāmoa home damaged by fire opened to public for fire safety awareness
A Pāpāmoa home damaged by fire has been opened to public for fire safety awareness.
Mount Maunganui man's life with cancer diagnosis
The diagnosis has not stopped the 87-year-old Mount Maunganui man from living life to the fullest. Video / Megan Wilson
Tauranga’s Coreen Gray celebrates 100 years
Coreen Gray playing piano at her 100th birthday celebration at Bayswater.
Will wars: Daughter claims she should get twice as much as her siblings
The daughter argued she'd done more to care for her parents than her eight siblings.
'Screaming': Three students suffer burns after hose bursts on school bus
Two of the Bethlehem College students missed camp due to the severity of their injuries.
'Seismic shift' in average age of population raises questions
Thames-Coromandel's ageing population highlights what's in store for the rest of NZ.
'Smells revolting': What it's like in a burnt-out house
'This is a rare chance to walk through a fire-damaged home.'
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'I lie awake worrying about money': Middle-income Kiwis on the brink
They're okay, but only just - and not without sacrifices and side hustles.
'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell
One was bought for $11,500. It's now worth more than $3 million.
'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent
Council reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.
139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to close
The joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.
'Families are drowning': Tenants under pressure in NZ's priciest region for rents
'Landlords are trying to increase rents, but without the demand.'
Mount residents 'furious' at decision on high-rise rules
'If ... it was a normal democracy, there’s no way that that would get ruled in.'
Our community
Te Puke identity receives highest Lions honour
Michael Jones' service has been 'nothing less than outstanding'.
Western Bay-wide Climate Action Festival this month
Week of educational workshops, inspiring talks and engaging activities
Orange river caused by 128-year-old mine shaft
Warnings still in place on Ōhinemuri River with high arsenic levels in sediment.
'Hideously traumatic': Man's battle to bury wife
Widower says there is no excuse for the way council staff handled the matter.
School celebrates first special needs representative at AIMS Games
Te Puke's Charlie Ward ran the cross country and is competing in indoor bowls.
Cyclone recovery fund to assist with Western Bay road repairs
Several roads were damaged early in 2023.
Sport news
Aims Games: Parking, transport info as 24k visitors descend on city
Free bus service runs every 30 minutes, encouraging sustainable travel for athletes.
Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win
Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
Business
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
Opinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hoping
OPINION: OCR projected to drop to about 3% by early 2027, impacting future mortgage rates.
$1.9b for transport: Where it will be spent in Bay of Plenty
Cash boost part of $32.9b National Land Transport Programme for 2024-2027.
Lifestyle
Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists
Country music singers from throughout New Zealand are vying to be the best.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
Opinion
The youngsters who Razor should retain
Opinion: A few All Blacks debutants raised their hand high to coach Scott Robertson.
Liam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squad
OPINION: Scott Robertson will name his 32-man squad on Monday evening.
Kris Shannon: The beginning of the end for Kane Williamson
OPINION: The situation provides a chance to reflect on what might have been.
Rural news
Sara's side hustle is blooming
Sara Patetrson creates unique, handmade greeting cards using locally grown flowers.
Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive
About 370 sheep were donated by farmers from throughout the region.
Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers
The humble honey bee is critical for the survival of the planet.
Car news & advice
Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)
Mustang chief engineer Laurie Transou explains how Ford can continue with a pure-petrol V8
Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie
Some company cars are better than others...
Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs
The basketball legend’s ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 can be yours for a cool $1m.
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