Latest from Tauranga
Fresh weather warnings issued for BoP
Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.
Rotorua's Millington takes on the world's best
The mountain biker finished fifth in the elite men's field in Italy.
Feral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation park
An eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.
'Biggest summer of cricket' shapes up for Bay Oval
Seven internationals are scheduled for the upcoming season.
From music to markets: Top events in the Bay of Plenty this season
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Bustles, ballgowns and bustiers: Why costumiers get bitten by the cosplay bug
Costumiers will wear their finest garments at a fantasy event in Rotorua next month.
Small but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challenge
Kyro Uri, 12, plays first five for Rotorua Maroon in the Tai Mitchell Tournament.
Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.
Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.
Local election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting day
Nominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.
The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.
Transport operators outraged over condition of SH2 bridge
More than 2000 vehicles use the bridge daily, including nearly 1000 trucks.
Rotorua, Taupō riders hit the podiums in Italy
A 17yo has claimed third place in the junior women's downhill final in Italy.
Opinion: Why stagflation fears are back on the radar
ANZ survey shows over 50% of NZ firms plan to raise prices.
'Max capacity': Good news for growing school squeezing classes into library
Maungatapu School in Tauranga will receive three new classrooms for its growing roll.
Why a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management plan
Hint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
The Bay of Plenty town with second highest pokie spend
95% of residents live in decile eight to 10 deprivation areas.
Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness
Reg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.
'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet
Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
On The Up: Pie-fecta - Pie King's trainees claim top prizes in apprentice showdown
Both are training under Patrick Lam at Patrick’s Pies Goldstar Bakery in Tauranga.
900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wards
Jack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
Tribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shopping
Mark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.
Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.
BoP dairy targeted by armed robbers
Police recovered a stolen silver Mazda used in the robbery.