Winter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed
'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'
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Opinion: More twists in the US election tale
OPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.
Lights, no camera: Call for more action on vandals' 'escape route' in Pāpāmoa
Residents 'terrorised' by people throwing rocks at their homes.
Mahé Drysdale sworn in as Tauranga's mayor
'Our city expects nothing less than governance that is respectful and is united.'
Engineers face disciplinary hearing over failed transport hub
Three engineers are facing a disciplinary hearing over failed Tauranga transport hub
Good cheer: 1000 expected for Battle in the Bay competition
The cheerleading event is in its sixth year.
ChargeNet opens NZ’s largest charging hub in Tauranga: How much taxpayers chipped in
The company wants to see a UFB-style model established for the charging network.
DoC appeals for info after protected gulls allegedly run over on beach
'The deaths of these protected birds were entirely avoidable.'
'Transformational': Shared home ownership scheme could save families up to $170k
'They end up having a lot more cash each month as a family.'
Police appealing for information on the whereabouts of wanted man Rawhiti Tokona
Members of the public are urged not to approach him.
11th person denies murdering Tauranga father ahead of trial
A jury trial is set for early September.
The Bay athletes bringing medals home: Hayden Wilde wins silver at Olympics
Plus, when to watch some of the Bay of Plenty athletes in Paris.
'It’s like Weet-Bix': Inside seven-time councillor's winning campaign strategy
He only has 25 Facebook followers and didn't pay for sponsored posts. He won by 1894 votes
'Dirty water': Kiwifruit orchard earthworks contaminate stream
Three Bay of Plenty companies have been fined for earthwork consent breaches.
'Oh my god:' Neighbour’s shock at seeing toddler gasping for breath in alleged killer's arms
'I was just like, ‘oh my God’... she looked dead.'
'For the community, he was their All Black': Provincial rugby 'legend' remembered
He had three passions apart from his family – dairy farming, rugby, and music.
'Breaking point': Man accused of toddler's murder claims her mother caused injuries
Sadie-Leigh Gardner died from inoperable and unsurvivable head injuries in 2019.
School property projects in Bay of Plenty going ahead
Two school property projects in Bay of Plenty are now going ahead.
Pie king Patrick Lam among gold award pastry winners
It's no surprise Patrick's Pies has scored high in this year's awards.
Teens arrested after alleged Four Square robbery
Teens allegedly demanded cigarettes and cash.
Social media etiquette: The dos and don'ts of work group chats
How to avoid getting yourself in a pickle.
Toddler was 'floppy and barely breathing' in her alleged killer's arms
Sadie-Leigh died in March 2019 after she was found to have unsurvivable brain injuries.
Counting cranes: How Tauranga's CBD plans to survive - and thrive
'There’s so much new stuff going in and the older sort transitioning out.'
'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tour
Sublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.
Only re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'
The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.
E-scooter horror: Broken bones, six weeks in a coma, no use of right hand
Now accident victim is helping others through their pain.
'I just feel numb': Shock after fire takes out Pāpāmoa home
A house fire started by an electrical fault has left the owner devastated and homeless.
Opinion: Rate cuts are coming, here's what investors should do
OPINION: The Reserve Bank would need to make a move soon, Mark Lister says.
'Apparently the best show I’ve ever done': Comedian Ed Byrne to perform in Bay
He will perform his newest show in Rotorua on August 14 and Tauranga on August 15.
'It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trial
Uber-like bus service has given more than 8000 rides since March.
'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'
Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald
'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracks
A witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.
'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout
Only 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.