Waihī Beach floods: Community “worries every time it rains”
Residents have vented their concerns after flash floods ripped through the seaside town.
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New Zealand’s state highway pothole plague pitiful, subscribers say
Subscribers share their views on the state of the nation's roads.
Bella Vista Homes former director loses bid for second appeal
Danny Cancian had requested to put forward fresh evidence.
'Next level': Special Olympian brings home gold, bronze medals
“You just feel that these World Summer Games are next level."
Sacked: Manager who avoided, refused onsite drug tests fails in bid for compo
She was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.
The top three events Tauranga stands to make money from
"The city is ready and able to capitalise on the pent-up demand ..."
Watch: Tractor and shelter belt fire near Tauranga
Fire and Emergency staff at the scene of a shelter belt and tractor blaze in Whakamarama.
Highway staying closed overnight after two large slips
Five motorists, including a couple in a campervan, became trapped on Saturday.
State highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealed
Pothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.
Are boring rugby matches driving fans away? Ian Foster doesn't think so
Former All Blacks coaches have spoken out about what they believe is dull rugby.
'It was all an accident': Dame Lynley Dodd on how Hairy Maclary was born
'I absolutely didn’t think I’d still be talking about Hairy 40 years later.'
'So many near-misses': 120 fines in 42 hours on 'chaotic' rat-run as safety fears rise
Businesses say some drivers are using the wrong side of the road or mounting footpaths.
City's potential $2.8b future: Extra 30,000 homes, 11,000 jobs, six-lane highway
But some of those living in the heart of the proposed changes say don’t go far enough.
Celebrating a 'rare' and 'highly respected' health leader
'Māori staff still remember him, and they’ve gone on to be national leaders.'
'Gang-related' brawl: Two more men face rioting and wounding charges in court
Police opposed bail for the pair.
Sports fields closed after heavy rain
Residents are also warned of more heavy rain over the weekend.
Who will win the Rugby World Cup? Young fans give their predictions
The youngsters had their say as they watched the All Blacks training in Mount Maunganui.
Letters to the editor: Can the stadium and rebuild Memorial Park facility
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
Tauranga mini golf’s fight for survival
It is hoped the course will draw enough support to keep operating at a new site.
Opinion: Deliberately misnaming, misgendering people is cruel and inhumane
OPINION: Identity change has always been a thing - even in the good old days.
'Huge emotional toll': Vet reveals 'onslaught' of death threats, hate mail and harassment
She says some people suggested 'the vet should die, not the dog'.
The Premium Debate: Police should arrest gangsters, not escort them - subscribers
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on gang issues.
'Gang-related' brawl: Police presence as five appear in court
Charges include rioting and wounding with intent.
'So much colder than I thought it would be': Women jump in winter solstice dip
'It’s just inspiring women to be proud of who they are.'
Art gallery entry to turn around in $3.38m redevelopment
A new cafe and park view are on the cards.
Gang brawl: Heavy police presence as gang members appear in court
Eight people were arrested on Wednesday in Mount Maunganui after a public brawl.
Gangs: Vehicles impounded following tangi and anti social driving in Bay of Plenty
Eight vehicles have been impounded and other infringements issued.
159 years: One of NZ's bloodiest battles remembered on ground where it was fought
'Today we remember the tragic events of that battle. The courage, bravery and sacrifice'
What Ian Foster is looking out for during Super Rugby Pacific final
The coach talks about the big final and bolter Emoni Narawa's World Cup chances.
The Premium Debate: Public's faith in police fading fast
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Eight arrested after Mongols, Greazy Dogs gang members brawl in street
Multiple people were injured, police say.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Why Muldoon had the right idea when it came to gangs
OPINION: But National's new policy sounds like Groundhog Day.
'It was awful': Councillor ends up in hospital after trying to help flood-hit residents
The councillor saw his leg go one way while he knee went another.
Armed police: One person seriously injured after disorder in Mount Maunganui
One person has been taken to hospital.