Latest from Tauranga
'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.
'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.
Minister ditches agency's Māori name, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’
She wants the group to represent more than just Māori.
$6.1m new bridge opens after 2023 washout
The 30m-long bridge replaces a temporary Bailey bridge in place since March 2023.
Robyn Malcolm, Toni Street, Kiri Nathan and Cassie Roma share defining moments
They were keynote speakers at this year's Business Women’s Network Speaker Series.
Finished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua families
The project has employed about 300 tradespeople, mostly from Rotorua, since October 2023.
'I’ve got kids .. a career and a mortgage': How this woman beat cancer twice
Her first diagnosis at age 15 inspired a career in radiation therapy.
Rates hike approved amid protest: How much more you'll pay
About 60 people protested the increase, calling for a 0% rates rise.
Crash on Tauranga Eastern Link leaves one critically injured
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash around 9.50am.
'Designed to magnify fear': Church leaders condemn message behind Tamaki's rally
Brian Tamaki led a march down Queen St, claiming non-Christian religions are out of control.
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.