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Person trapped after crash on SH2

Fire crews with extraction equipment sent to single-vehicle crash.

Sweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecast

Temperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.

'It doesn't get any better,' says Boult as Bay Oval preps for test

The Black Caps are starting their summer season at the Bay Oval.

Nineteen new Covid cases in the Bay of Plenty, new locations of interest

New locations of interest have also been revealed in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

The secret to long life according to a 100-year-old Tauranga woman

Ione Murray turned 100 this month, and is determined to reach 101.

New Year Honours: A policeman, Olympian and a golfer

11 Bay locals are being honoured for their services to community, arts and sport.

'Giving back' Tauranga honouree's passion

Hotel co-owner recognised for her volunteer work with the intellectually disabled

Truckie twins thought honour 'was a hoax' - or a tax demand

Twin founders of Taylor Brother's Transport say their business is "a team effort".

'Don't walk by stuff that's wrong': Honoured top cop's message to community

Andy McGregor says community engagement is the key to effective policing.

Rising rents: Big-budget Aucklanders add heat to Bay market

A landlord says some priced-out local renters are moving to motels and campgrounds.

'Running on empty': How to manage mental health these holidays

The experts share how to best switch off this summer, even without going on holiday.

Covid 'not taking a holiday': Warning for summer hotspots

'Covid doesn't know it's Christmas or New Year', says ice cream shop manager.

'A real shame': Great white sharks wash up on beach near Waihī

MPI staff spotted the sharks while patrolling for netting activity.

'Treat others as you expect to be treated': Bay retailers back Shop Nice campaign

"It really is that saying of treating others as you expect to be treated -" Retail NZ

Zizi Sparks: A thank you to our holiday heroes

OPINION: Not everyone gets a two-week break over new year, don't forget holiday heroes.

Revealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021

What were Kiwis searching for this year?

Police trying to locate person following 'serious incident' in Mount Maunganui

Cordons were in place around the Bedford Pl area of the Tauranga suburb.

'I woke up and screamed my head off': Christmas crash survivor's 56-hour ordeal

Gregg Shaw shares his incredible story of survival.