Ex-mayor wants minister to limit Tauranga commission's powers ahead of election
Greg Brownless fears ‘entrenchment’ for the new elected council.
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Minister talks up four-lane highway from Waikato to BOP
Construction kicked off today on the $43.5 million dollar Piarere roundabout.
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'Exponential' growth: Primary school's 'fight' for funding
'Last year we overspent $10,000 to $12,000 every two weeks.'
'Happened pretty fast': Young lifeguard saves girl caught in rip
The rescue came amid “gnarly sea conditions".
Chaos and violence: Mobster's crimes 'inevitable' from an early age, says judge
The drug dealer fled police for more than an hour, speeding through residential areas.
Data reveals the region where it's more expensive to rent than Auckland
The national median weekly rent in Aotearoa has jumped to $625.
Council spends $4600 on unneeded signs
About 22 signs were erected despite parking changes being delayed.
23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvest
After two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop
Pay error ‘disappoints’ council employees
Staff are frustrated after being paid incorrectly for working recent public holidays.
Surf update: 'Some big waves' rolling in, praise for beachgoers
The MetService has forecast rough seas.
Watch: Car keeps veering into traffic in 'bloody scary' 25km drive
'We were all trying to get home safely and no one wanted to die on the way home.'
'Undriveable': Fleeing drivers crash into police vehicle
Two vehicles crashed into a police car.
'Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancer
Richard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.
'Rough out there': Warning to walkers as 'big waves' surge up beaches
A lifeguard said it was 'pretty rough out there'.
'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate falls
Busy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Seaman arrested after cocaine seizure at Port of Tauranga
The man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.
Fleeing drivers ‘deliberately taunting’ police by live-streaming their escapades
Trend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.
Lifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hits
The worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.
Hometown heroine: Hannah Berry nabs third Tauranga Half victory
“It is wonderful to have world-class athletes here, and a privilege to win today’s event.”
BYO drinks: How to have a beautiful wedding for less than $600
Couples who spend a little are 'just as married' as those spending a lot.
'Most painful time in our lives': Family call for help after deaths of dad, mum and son
'No one should have to lose so many people in such a short time.'
Landlords buckle under high interest rates as rental demand soars
House for rent gets 2224 clicks and is pulled from online site in days.
Northland movement inspires rescue equipment on beaches across country
The move recognises that not everyone swims while lifeguards are available.
Mum’s warning after son’s scare at floating obstacle course in Tauranga
'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'
'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused
"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."
Surf lifesaver left in tears after being verbally abused while helping swimmer
Man followed surf lifeguard and continued to hurl foul language and verbal abuse.
Harley Shrimpton case: Alleged kidnapper now faces murder charge
The accused has been granted interim name suppression.
Spectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coast
Hopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.
Amateur Mount golfer gets a shot at Open Championship-linked invitational
The nine-hole final will feature 42 players from 22 countries.
Disgraced teacher case: School fails to release documents it should have - Ombudsman
The school says it spent $45,000 on legal costs responding to the requests.
‘I can finally be free’ - why an overstayer has decided to return home
It has been 13 years since Vijender saw his family in India.
Metal detectorists save the day after husband loses wife's ring
'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'
Tauranga students worried about university chances after NCEA results error
He has already been told he might have to add extra time to his degree due to the error.