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Growing concern about wait for Environment Court decision on Tauranga port plan
Nearly six-month wait for resource consent decision creates investor 'uncertainty'.
Lightning and hail in BoP as temperatures set to plummet overnight
The weather is set to turn chilly.
Power outages after car crashes into pole, goes down bank
Emergency services were called around 7.20am.
National's BOP transport plans could create 6500+ jobs, says Tolley
And it's proposed to benefit Tauranga "significantly faster" than what's already promised.
Muddy motorsport boosts hospice coffers
The national trial series events also raised money for St John Te Puke.
Back in the nets! Williamson's chase for the World Cup
It could be the best highlight reel of the year for New Zealand cricket fans.
'Just a footpath': Union speaks out over rail crossing where child died
'That crossing doesn’t seem to have a hell of a lot of protection on it.'
'Stunning': NZ's top award-winning pie revealed
The winning pie maker has won the supreme award.
Mystery of pole cemented into teacher’s driveway solved
'People are only human and mistakes do happen.'
Lizzo, Kylie lyrics quoted to jury in sexual assault trial
"First and last time I get to refer to the authority of Lizzo in a court," lawyer says.
Premium subscribers react to Sir Paul Adams’ take on poverty and NZ’s growing social divide
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Former rugby star accused of buying guns for Comancheros, faking burglary heads to trial
The man is a retired professional player.
'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocks
The life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.
Photos: Multicultural Performance Evening
Te Puke High School students took to the stage to celebrate school's range of cultures.
Funeral home fined $85k after cremation smoke 'invaded' homes, bodies
Judge says despite ruling, no amount of money can make the matter right.
Top-of-the-table clash at Litt Park
The first division is now split into a top four and a bottom four.
'I saw red': Gun owner, 72, says new online firearm registry system is too hard
“[We] should be able to go into the police station and register over the counter.”
'Delightful, happy' student killed in train tragedy
'We’re devasted to lose one of our own in such awful circumstances.'
Limiting the fallout when businesses fail
Opinion: Other countries approach failing businesses more proactively than we do in NZ.
Anchored freight ship lost its rudder, detention notice issued
The vessel remains anchored off Mount Maunganui.
Scientists' horticulture work recognised
Honours come from New Zealand Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science.
Whakaari trial: ‘I would have recommended that tours could not proceed’
It is the fourth week of a trial at the District Court in Auckland.
Police appeal for witnesses after young person killed by train
Emergency services responded to the incident on Hewletts Rd around 2.55pm.
Bay of Plenty councils identify projects involving man accused of forgery
Nationwide, potentially 1000 building consents and 40 local authorities could be impacted.
Matiu Te Huki and Joy Collective to perform in Thames
Matiu’s soulful roots music has a strong Māori flavour.
'Absolutely ravaged': Ram-raiders drove vehicle 60m through mall
A ram raid at Rotorua Central mall has left devastating impacts.
Te Puke High School's Multicultural Performance Evening
Te Puke High School students took to the stage to celebrate the range of cultures within the school for the annual Multicultural Performance Evening last week. It was an evening of colour, skill, music and appreciation. Stuart Whitaker went along.
Young person dies after being hit by train
Police say the railway death will be referred to the Coroner.
Bunnings blocked from opening: Mitre 10-linked company hammered with $500k penalty
Watchdog hopes penalty will deter others after operator tried thwarting rival.
Labour list winners and losers - the MPs now in peril
Several current MPs may struggle to return to Parliament based on current polling.
'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
The man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.
Luxon hits back at critics of National's $24b transport plan
The last National Government failed to build a northwestern busway.