Latest from Tauranga
From the beat to the beauty pageant: West Auckland cop named Miss Universe NZ
'She’s a police officer and she can wear 6-inch heels.'
'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural land
A family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.
Editorial: Bus drivers face daily fear of assault on the job
OPINION: In November, an Auckland driver whose ribs were fractured required hospital care.
Heavy rain warnings: BoP acts like 'scoop' for wild weather
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the region tonight.
'Scary stuff': Locals on crash corner fear it will take a death to get it fixed
'There’s a lot of traffic going through there and it’s a really sharp, ugly bend.'
'Game-changer': Western BoP a step closer to Govt deal unlocking housing, jobs
The deal would aim to deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000 new jobs.
Wet, wet, wet: Rain warning for BoP as more tropical weather looms
An orange rain warning begins at 10am, lasting until 3am Friday.
'I love what I do': Hospital cleaner, 83, marks 50-year work anniversary
Shirley McQueen's boss says she's the best to have ever buffed the hospital's floors.
Covid-19 and flu infections rise in Western BOP
Patients asked to wait in their cars as medical centres deal with winter illness spike.
'Knew he was gone': Truck driver describes cyclist he'd hit lying on ground
A judge says the truck driver wasn't at fault, as the road markings lacked clarity.
Customs seizes 150kg of cocaine bricks marked 'good luck' in Tauranga
It comes after two significant busts at the same port in May.
PwC says sell: 59-unit partly built Du Val block up for sale
Government-appointed statutory managers PwC call in Colliers to quit an apartment project.
'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plant
Genesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.
Fresh weather warnings issued for BoP
Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.
Police investigate two overnight ram raids in Tauranga
The vehicle used was later found abandoned on Pitau Rd.
'I was in tears': Girls speak about being targeted by NZ predator posing as child online
The girls were targeted by a Wellington man posing as an 11-year-old girl online.
‘Disappointed’: Māori advisory group says there was a 'breach' in relationship with Minister
It's put staff in an "invidious position", says the group.
UK comedian Bill Bailey's new tour heads to NZ
He'll perform in 13 centres, including Rotorua on November 21.
Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.
High-profile Tauranga retail site sold for $18.6m to local investors
The site houses Noel Leeming, Animates, Elite Fitness, and Chemist Warehouse.
'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorway
More than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.
'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low
'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.'
Beetlegeuse triumphs at Ruakākā, tribute to Schick family tragedy
Beetlegeuse wore 10-year-old Jimmy Schick's favourite cap during the race.
What’s the market mood at the midpoint?
OPINON: It has been a big six months and there's plenty more to come.
Man remanded in custody after alleged road-rage knife incident
A man was arrested for alleged road rage in Tauranga last month.
'Scaring me': Heavy rain brings flooding
'My whole back section’s flooded, it’s coming up to my back door step.'
Former MP Brendan Horan aims for Whakatāne council seat
He was a list MP for NZ First and cleared of allegations in 2016.