'Current hotspot': Back-to-back national titles for Tauranga basketballers
The Under-18 and Under-20 women's teams won their championships.
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Kaitiaki fight pathogen endangering iconic Mauao pōhutukawa
Seven guardians with ancestral ties lead the investigation on the maunga.
'Highly venomous': Deadly sea snake washes up on Coromandel beach
"Although they are generally docile ... it’s important not to approach or handle them."
Heavy rain warning likely for BoP – MetService
An orange warning has been issued for Coromandel and Waikato from 11am tomorrow.
Pedestrian injured in Pāpāmoa crash
The pedestrian was taken to Tauranga Hospital in moderate condition.
The amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'
Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?
Truck driver dies in BoP crash
Otara Rd is closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Police seize gun, $20k, and cocaine in drug raid
A pump action shotgun and $20,000 were also found during the operation.
Rugby showdown: Local teams gear up for Baywide semis
Whakarewarewa dominated Te Puna with a 57-10 win in Rotorua.
Rain train: Weather watches keep rolling in for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain watch for Bay of Plenty from 1pm Friday to 5am Saturday.
'I wasn't prepared to wait': Youngest Govt MP on seizing his big opportunity
'I thought, I'm 26 years old, but I'm going to give this a crack – this is my home.'
'Ecstatic' reunion: Cat found after year-long disappearance
Twelve months after going missing in Hamurana, Franco the cat turned up.
‘Very committed’: Williamson not done with Black Caps despite Zimbabwe snub
The former captain will instead play franchise cricket in England.
Earthquakes every six to seven minutes detected under Mt Ruapehu
Volcanic tremor remains low; Mt Ruapehu is at Volcanic Alert Level 1.
No fuel spill detected as boat sinks in harbour
The owner could be liable for salvage costs.
The secret sauce of the bar named NZ's best
'I’ve always wanted to be called an institution – that’s my goal.'
Cops claim Kiri Allan told police she wrote the law, grabbed shrubs during arrest
New police documents claim Allan refused to accept the court summons served on her.
New sculpture for Tauranga: Artist chosen for bold six-figure CBD artwork
Paul Darragh's piece comes after 7m steel sculpture installed in Red Square last year.
'It was unreal': Orca pod amazes Tauranga jetskier near Whangamatā
The pod, including a large male, circled him and his group for about half an hour.
BoP shooting happened at 'private dwelling', suspect still wanted
Information sought about man in a green coat and gumboots.
Boat in perilous position in Tauranga Harbour
Police were alerted to a sinking boat in Tauranga Harbour at 2.45pm.
'Risk to the public': Police search for wanted man
Huirua has connections to the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.
'Unique challenges': Fresh ideas sought for Mount Maunganui parking woes
Parking woes in The Mount have led the council to seek out-of-the-box solutions.
Sea pods revitalise Tauranga waterfront with marine habitats
Tauranga installed 100 'sea pods' in May 2024 to boost marine habitats.
Truck driver back at work and walking again after surviving fatal crash
He had nine surgeries: 'There was nothing left - no bones or anything left in my foot.'
'The man I once trusted violently raped me': Man jailed for attacking ex-wife next to sleeping child
The man apologised to his victim, but pleaded not guilty.
'Do it now, run him over'. Teen who ran over mother's partner twice can finally be named
Rereamanu Ronaki-Wihapi's mother was drunk, and initially egged him on.
Hunter who feeds the hungry named Volunteer of the Year
His organisation donates venison to community groups across Aotearoa.
Downhill mountain bikers impress on world stage
Rotorua riders have strong performances in world series events in Italy.
Māori fighter stars in Netflix boxing event
Cherneka Johnson's fight will stream live on Netflix, a first for a Kiwi boxer.
Police search for suspect after man shot in leg
Information sought about man in green coat and gumboots on Pine Drive, Murupara.
Teen's sudden cancer diagnosis puts close-knit family on 'rollercoaster ride'
Tepora, 14, is fighting acute myeloid leukaemia at Starship kids' hospital in Auckland.
Balancing power: What the employment law changes mean for you
Comment: Employees earning over $180,000 lose the right to claim unjustified dismissal.
Nine Lotto players win nearly $31k each in Second Division – where tickets were sold
Lotto First Division Powerball was not struck and has jackpotted to $10m on Wednesday.