Plane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigation
A person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.
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Ngāti Ranginui thrill audience with performance
'Something special happened when Ngāti Ranginui came on stage.'
Marine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court told
Tauranga City Council says it is not obliged to provide facilities for working boats.
One person trapped after aircraft crash at Tauranga, emergency services rush to scene
One person is trapped in a light aircraft following a crash at Tauranga Airport.
‘Hole the size of a door’: Tenant leaves behind rubbish and plenty of damage
The landlord could not claim insurance for the 12 worst holes.
Port of Auckland cashes in on performance U-turn to double net profit
Growth investment plans will enable bigger ships to visit and boost the cruise industry.
Tenant trashed property, leaving ‘mountain of rubbish’ and $30k in repairs
The landlord says it took four people four days to clear the rubbish from the property.
New twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’
Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.
Yamaha buys Tauranga’s Robotics Plus, unveils big plans
Another tech firm sold offshore, but new owners says it'll add to its 130 staff.
Council cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates rise
Mayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.
'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP
A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.
SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for five nights
One of the main roads into Tauranga will be closed for five nights next week.
Hopes for more homes, more jobs in regional deal
Western Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals.
Mark Lister: Navigating Trump's second term requires market patience
OPINION: Trump may prove more measured and adaptable than some believe.
A ‘privilege’ to perform: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te Matatini
A translation app including six languages has been set up for Te Matatini 2025.
‘Making our whānau proud’: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te Matatini
The teams are ready to give their all on the world's biggest kapa haka stage.
Aaliyah Hunt’s international dance triumph: How hard work pays off
Aaliyah Hunt has been dancing since she was 3 and aspires to dance on cruise ships.
Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game
Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close books
Katikati health practice says poor funding has caused 'dangerous' wait times.
Student flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ gone
A Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year.
'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fine
More than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.
Teen needed facial reconstruction surgery after work accident on his birthday
'When I first saw myself, I was in shock … why did this happen to me?'
Letters: Turret Rd tidal flow idea ‘goofy’, 15th Ave memories
Our readers have their say.
‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentenced
Three men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.
Mongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag
Mathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.
‘Quietly confident’: Whirlwind 10 years to create award-winning plumbing business
After a decade in business, a plumbing business has been recognised for its success.
‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailed
The young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.
'Attacked' with rocks: Man spends $5k on lights, cameras after council 'inaction'
The damage has been so severe that the resident received a $28K insurance payout.
How a free iwi programme is transforming lives through driver licensing
Ngāi Te Rangi's programme targets those struggling with costs and access.
‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustration
People are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
Funeral for father of high-profile gang boss set to disrupt Tauranga traffic, police warn
Expected influx of members of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle club could clash with locals.
‘Hell of a fight’: Retiree battles ACC after delayed terminal cancer diagnosis
He was turned down, then offered $19,732, which he said was an 'insult'.