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One person is believed to be seriously injured
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Firefighters wade to island on fire
The fire at the Tauranga urupā site is being described as "very concerning".
Waitangi Day: Hundreds commemorate New Zealand's history on Mt Drury
The sun rose as hundreds of people commemorated Waitangi Day
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Fifteen Toi Ohomai students stuck in China
Staff trips have also been put on hold amid coronavirus outbreak.
Identity of man accused of ramming four police cars revealed
Hamilton man charged with assaulting police officers during pursuit.
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Plans for tsunami refuge in Pāpāmoa dropped
Tauranga City Council has removed a mound of fill it stockpiled for more than a year.
Bay health authorities prepare in case of outbreak
The DHB activated its Pandemic Response Plan on Friday.
'Selfish' drivers prompt bus marketing campaign
Bus drivers are struggling to get back on the road, and supposedly motorists are to blame.
Tauranga CBD looking bright: 'There is light at the end of the tunnel'
The future of Tauranga CBD is looking bright, say experts and retailers.
One person trapped after car rolls near Athenree
There were no indications of injuries or whether the road was blocked yet.
Western Bay amputee given second chance with scholarship
The Dillon Scholarship helps disabled Bay of Plenty students while they study.
Two Bay of Plenty centres break heat records
The area has been a part of a load of "heatwave extremities" across the country.
Letters to the editor: Roading, national anthem and NZ First
Readers have their say.
Tauranga Arts Festival's new director shares her mission
Tauranga Arts Festival's new director says growing the audience and sponsors is vital.
Name suppression drops for murder accused
He is charged with murdering 22-year-old Joshua Michael Louis Copestake in Waihi.
Round one at Balclutha a success for Cooper, Connolly
With the first round done, riders move focus to the second round in Rotorua.
'Panic buyers' clean out face mask stock amid Coronavirus spread
This comes as foreign travellers from China have been barred from entering NZ.
Scammers exploiting death are 'scum'
Let's not make it easy for those taking advantage of grief and goodwill.
Last cohort of Australian nurses leave Whakatāne
Eleven nurses offered their services to help after the eruption.
Butler surfs into inaugural Piha Pro on a wild card
The wild card entry means he'll surf against the world's best at home.
'An innocent life will be lost': Gang violence sparks fear and calls for action
And a gang expert says the rise in gang violence is no surprise.
Tauranga housewife admits breaching biosecurity rules
Plans to start her own plant business prompted a woman to illegally import cuttings.
The road to Bethlehem: College gets new principal
Larne Edmeades has previously been the principal of ACG Parnell in Auckland.
'It's honestly such an indescribable feeling'
Rose Akkerman and Larissa Meads have won the 2020 NZSS Beach Volleyball Championships.
Gang wars: Mongols v Mongrel Mob behind tit-for-tat shootings
Arson and tit-for-tat revenge shootings in turf war between new Oz gang and Mongrel Mob.
Outbreak will hit exports, says port boss
The Port of Tauranga CEO expects exports for China from the forestry sector to slow.
Katikati's A&P Show attracts huge crowd
The annual Agricultural & Pastoral Show drew in thousands of people on a hot Sunday.