Mexico, meth and money laundering: Drug ring accused changes plea
The man is one of nine people charged with an alleged drug smuggling plot at the port.
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Man pleads guilty in David Kuka case
Kuka was killed execution-style in what police believe to be a case of mistaken identity.
$43m in regional council rates yet to be paid as more than half fail to meet due date
The BOPRC rates bill has been met with surprise and 'shock' among some.
Sam Uffindell gifted nearly $180k for byelection campaign
The highest amount declared was two-thirds more than the next highest.
Man's best friend with one of city's most important jobs
"There is no boring day when Mabel is in the office."
New Bay of Plenty Regional Council sworn in at Whakatāne marae
Doug Leeder has returned to his former position as chairman and Jane Nees as deputy.
Court of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid denied
Ana Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.
200 public car parks on way as CBD development gets green light for groundworks
"We should see a real start on site within the next two-to-three weeks."
Watch: Family's 'holy s*** moment' as oncoming van veers into their lane
'The video doesn't do it justice either as to how close they actually were.'
Jo Raphael: Cruise ship passengers a sight for sore eyes
OPINION: Welcome, the Bay of Plenty is open for business.
'Really impressive': Colonoscopy waitlist in Bay of Plenty halves
The number of people on the waitlist was reduced by 45 per cent compared to 2021.
Ōmokoroa: Construction of $3m extension to begin
The extension is estimated to be finished by mid-2023.
Sweet number seven! Revenge for Geary at Christchurch course
Josh Geary can finally lift a trophy at Clearwater Golf Club after two runner-up finishes.
One dead in crash near Te Puke
Another person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Majestic return: First international cruise tourists in two years arrive
Majestic Princess is the first of over 100 cruise ships scheduled to visit the region.
Speedway considers legal action over 'rushed' Baypark plan
The council has endorsed a masterplan but says no final decisions have been made.
Mary Hill: Face your fears of co-governance
OPINION: If we can face our fear of co-governance and do it, we'll be richer for it.
'No expiration date on grief' but author finds hope in loss
Dawn Picken hopes her memoir will help others dealing with their own grief journey
Comment: Māori Boy from Awahou - the MBA that matters
OPINION: So how does one qualify for their honorary MBA qualification?
Final Bay of Plenty Regional Council election results released
Special votes have been counted, the final results are now in for the regional council.
Graffiti and rubbish: Concerns for 'scruffy' city as cruise ships return
'Tauranga used to be a really picturesque city. I find that it's not anymore.'
Family of man missing since May suffer second blow
"I struggle every day - mentally, physically, everything."
'Absolutely feral': Retail worker suffers head injuries after youths bash her
'They were punching and punching. I have bruises all over my left side of my skull.'
Tahiti to Tauranga: 'Momentous step' as region to welcome first cruise ship
It is the first time since the pandemic began a cruise ship has docked in Tauranga.
Fowl play: 'Culprit' for city's major power outage revealed
Transpower said birds were unfortunately an "ongoing challenge".
Sonya Bateson: What kind of adults are impoverished children going to grow up to be?
OPINION: Things seem a lot harder now than when I was a child, writes Sonya Bateson.
Power restored to thousands of Tauranga customers
Thirty-five thousand properties were affected by the outage.
Slow start to spring for housing market as prices drop, but agents optimistic
'Hopefully we're coming out of a difficult time but who knows with interest rates.'
The region where armed offenders squad callouts have spiked
A sign Government has let gun crime get out of control, or that it's taking a harder line?
More than 40,000 properties without power in Tauranga
More than 40,000 homes are without power in the Tauranga and Katikati regions tonight.
Special ferry service to celebrate first cruise ship to Tauranga
Get in early for a special ferry service.
Letters: CBD parking decision driving everyone to suburbs
OPINION: Our readers have their say.