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Tauranga teen’s World Junior Motocross title win
Levi Townley is the first Kiwi rider to claim a world junior motocross title.
Traffic delays as SH2 protesters hit the road
Another protest is taking place against the installation of median barriers on SH2.
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Locals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.
Why students say a $55m university campus is 'pretty empty'
Students say expensive parking and long commutes make online learning more attractive.
Jealous man allegedly set fire to ex’s house and her new flatmate’s BMW
The man was allegedly shouting outside her house, calling her a liar and a b****.
Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award
Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
Crash causing traffic delays on SH29A
Google’s live traffic reporting showed delays in the area.
Cheap 'knock-offs': Move to protect national Māori flag's legacy
'They have no understanding of what it means. And often our people are drawn to buy that.'
Smash-and-grab teen gets 'crushing' sentence as judge cites need for deterrence
Judge Thomas Ingram said a point had been reached where 'enough’s enough'.
Tauranga mayoral candidates size up Govt's new housing rules
Mayoral hopefuls give their views on how the changes fit with the growing city's needs.
Gear up for Tauranga’s first Cyclocross
Summerhill MTB Park is preparing to host the event on July 21.
Street View: Do locals want Mount ferry service?
The ferries would run from downtown Mount Maunganui to Tauranga city centre.
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.
Another protest against SH2 barriers planned
Rain or shine, SH2 residents north of Tauranga are ready to protest once again.
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.
No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain
Katikati Boating Club hope council will reconsider keeping Beach Rd's eroding cliff.
Tauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019
New orange voting bins and candidate videos are thought to be helping.
Repeat drink-driver who killed baby in a crash caught behind the wheel again
Raquel Kiwi now has more than 90 convictions, including 11 for drink-driving.
Popular tourist attraction closes, 10 staff affected
Bay Karts, at Mount Maunganui, will be closing its doors on July 21.
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.
Tauranga mayoral hopefuls want to rewrite major plan
The candidates fronted a public meeting in Pāpāmoa.
Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced
The awards celebrate the best dining establishments in the region.
'You took away my childhood', young victim tells rapist
Her mum said Hayden Condon had destroyed 'innocent people' for his 'own sick gain'.
'Long delays' after crash on SH2 at Wairoa Bridge cleared
The two-vehicle accident was reported about 4pm.
Driver confirmed dead in SH2 crash
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
Serious injuries: Police issue black ice warning after multiple crashes
Three people were injured, two seriously, after two crashes along State Highway 38.
'Desperate': Mum confirmed for $180k surgery in Germany this month
Pam Coburn is preparing for surgery and a 'brutal' recovery.
NZ Post services to return to Pāpāmoa
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford says the closure had 'left a huge gap in our community'.
Support service Te Tuinga Whānau closes after 30 years
Chairwoman said the decision had come after much consideration.