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Nine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.
Trio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstep
One of the three can be named after suppression lapsed.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms for BoP, warnings after rockfall
Thunderstorms are possible this morning, with heavy rain expected.
'They've taken my soul': Burglary strips man of father's WWII medals, heirlooms
Coppell urged the thieves to return his belongings anonymously if needed.
Doctors' strike: Appointments postponed, some clinics to close
More than 5000 senior doctors are striking, including 206 in Tauranga and 100 in Rotorua.
'Butchered': Pruning of pōhutukawa in reserve sparks outrage
The council condemned the act, saying it harms the environment and community.
'Stretched' health system 'getting quietly worse' - striking anaesthetist
He says he works 'well in excess' of his contract and the hospital faces staff shortages.
'A new heart': Doco charts city from fraught history to $306m civic development
Tauranga City Council paid almost $200,000 to produce the three-part series.
'Dirty cash grab': Councillor blasts congestion charging proposal
Councillors concerned about impact of congestion charges on residents' stretched finances.
Uncle leads byelection race to become Māori ward councillor
Hemi Rolleston looks set to fill the seat vacated by his nephew due to illness.
'Frankly despicable': Judge condemns vigilante actions
Patrick Moloney, 19, admitted to assault and harmful communication charges.
Crane barge removal under way after capsizing at Tauranga marina
The barge capsized on March 31 in Tauranga Bridge Marina.
Rugby player in ICU after serious head clash on Anzac Day
The rugby community has rallied, offering immense support to Joey Ah-Sui's family.
Motorists back to 100km/h speed limit on SH30 Whakatāne-Rotorua
A widower has mixed feelings about the change after losing his wife in a 2019 crash.
SH2 now clear after truck tips
Emergency services were called about 6.30am to SH2 at Pikowai.
One injured after car hits tree in Pyes Pā
One vehicle has crashed and the road remains open.
New bus stop bays open in Tauranga
Six new bus stop bays opened today in Tauranga’s city centre.
'Extremely concerning': Liquor stores caught selling booze to minors
Five liquor stores in and around Tauranga have been caught selling booze to minors.
Power outages reported around Tauranga
Power cuts hit 43 properties in Papamoa this morning.
Shelling out: Audit questions hold up assessment of troubled mussel farm
Cabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses.
From music to markets: Top events in the Bay of Plenty this season
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Tauranga sailor Tom Saunders claims silver in France
Tom Saunders took home a silver medal in the ILCA 7 at the French Olympic.
A dozen Lotto players win over $20k each – where the lucky tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $5 million on Wednesday.
'Huge step forward': New rural 'community base' for Pāpāmoa
Its mission is to 'serve the community' for recreational and educational purposes.
Tauranga marks 161st anniversary of Battle of Gate Pā with special service
The service marks 161 years since the Battle of Pukehinahina-Gate Pā.
College 'acted unreasonably' in handling historical sexual abuse complaint - Ombudsman
Ex-Tauranga Boys' College student said his teacher asked him to perform bondage on him.
Police name driver who died in SH5 Mamaku crash
Paul John Coleman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene on April 22.