Flooded Waihī Beach pensioner flats may not be safe for months
'They left with the clothes on their back.'
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Tauranga Hospital mental health unit to be upgraded
The revamp will not happen until the hospital's future site is known.
Death of man found near boat ramp not suspicious, police say
Police are still urging anyone with information to come forward.
Watch: Footage of car fire on SH29 near Tauranga
A police spokeswoman said it did not appear anyone was in the vehicle.
Damage assessed after dozens evacuated in Waihī Beach flooding
Civil Defence teams assessing damage caused by flash flooding.
Why this Kiwi opera star pulled her sister around a cemetery in Prague
The Kiwi soprano was on an unusual, yet specific, mission.
Luke Kirkness: Beating the winter blackouts
Opinion: It's time to shine a brighter light on power solutions after an outage warning.
'I hate traffic': Man spends night in campervan to avoid highway delays
He's joined by about 25,000 vehicles a day on the stretch of highway.
Coromandel leaders upset over loss of concert
Cancelled Whitianga Summer Concert is another blow to the region's visitor industry.
'Racist, offensive' Corrections ads on buses urgently pulled, apology to iwi
This is not the first time Corrections has come under fire for “racist” advertisements.
Free Saturday parking returns to Tauranga CBD
The change comes into effect this weekend.
'Unheard of': Hip-hop crew ranked NZ's second-best - and now eyeing world title
'Some have even gone as far as sacrificing the school ball to make it happen.'
Elderly evacuated, tradies trapped as 'widespread flooding' hits Waihī Beach
Reports include a car being stuck in floodwaters.
National says they now do back bilingual road signs; PM accuses party of ‘dog whistle’
Policy reversal came after one MP called them 'confusing' - 'should all be in English'.
Leading entertainment figure on trial a 'creep' and 'sex addict', jury told
A complainant says a leading entertainment figure on trial for sexual assault is a creep.
Why one group thinks Rotorua will benefit from National's big housing plans
National plans to "get the private rental market working again".
Researchers have lost Daisy the great white shark
Satellite tag has fallen off and there is no way to find her until the weather improves.
Jo Raphael: I'm proud that we’re a nation of helpers
OPINION: Hopefully, lower temperatures and heavy rain will bring relief to the country.
Baywide rugby: Top spots still up for grabs
Jack Hollinshead marked his 50th Te Puke Sports game with an early try.
Letters: Congratulations on excellent article on Kaingaroa Village
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Hauraki District Council announces rates increase
Rates rises as the Hauraki District Council adopts its 2023/24 Annual Plan.
Lifeguards honoured for Tairua bar rescue
The Pāuanui Surf Lifesaving Club and Pāuanui and Tairua lifeguards were honoured.
Crosses from 19th century Coromandel shipwreck returned to Canada
Wooden crosses were made from timber washed up over time on to Buffalo Beach in Whitianga
Ngahi Bidois: Our lives can change like the seasons
Opinion: These changes can be physical, intellectual, relational or spiritual.
'That won't be good enough': Cane sends strong message to table-topping Chiefs
The Chiefs know their achievements so far this year will count for nothing in the finals.
Body found in water still treated as unexplained
Police are urging anyone with information about Eugene Nicholas to get in touch.
Person seriously injured in Coromandel crash
Police were called around 8.50pm and the person was airlifted to Auckland Hospital.
Inflation clauses costing councils millions
A leading economist says more businesses are including escalation clauses.
Heavy rain and wind warnings: Wet weather expected to ease in Northland, Auckland
Northland and Auckland are being warned to expect heavy rain and strong winds.
Local Focus: 'Massive increase' in clothing need as cost of living bites, winter nears
Koha Apparel is on a mission to help the vulnerable look good and feel great.
The Premium Debate: Mum of injured teen speaks out after street racers arrested
Our readers have their say.
National's big promise to get 'private rental market working again'
Luxon said more houses and more roads were the answer for local issues.
Te Whakatōhea Settlement: A moment to celebrate, mourn and look to the future
Today marks the signing of the Deed of Settlement between Te Whakatōhea and the Crown.