Honda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike round
Mitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.
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Section of Hewletts Rd to close for 24 hours
A section of SH2 in Mount Maunganui will be closed this weekend for repairs.
Woman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean
‘Baby could die – those were her words.'
Murder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raid
A 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.
Tauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning election
Mayor Mahé Drysdale says it's "very challenging” finding a suitable home in Tauranga.
'Critical decisions need to be made quickly': Iwi concerned about maternity service change
Bay of Plenty iwi met with Health NZ to discuss 'urgent challenges' for Māori.
Rāhui in place following Maketū death
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.
Second BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of public
The incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.
Firefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charity
Firefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.
College’s $70m expansion to double campus
The $70m project adds four buildings, including a tech centre and library.
‘I was knocked unconscious’: Dispute over parking leads to alleged assault
Stevee Ormsby denies assaulting a man who confronted her about her parking.
‘Pregnant? Don’t Drink’: 87-year-old’s mission to tackle disorder
A petition calls for 'Pregnant? Don’t Drink' signs in liquor stores.
100 years of town meets country in Katikati
The 100th edition of the Katikati A&P Show proved a big hit.
Maketū Beach tragedy: Man washes up dead on the shoreline
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach just after 4pm.
Push to reinstate 100km/h limit for notorious SH2 stretch
Public submissions sought to raise the SH2 speed limit to 100km/h.
Cameras caught them incorrectly stopped while waiting for a park. It cost them $100
The council's decision to enforce the fine is called 'silly and stupid'.
‘Horrendous’: Ōpōtiki hit by wave of foul odour complaints
The council received seven odour complaints but Facebook reports suggest 60-80.
One dead in water-related incident in Tauranga
Emergency services are at the scene.
BoP house fire spreads to shelterbelt
Fire crews battle house fire and shelterbelt blaze near school.
Di-vine: Seaside BoP property with orchard hits market
The property spans 18.2ha with stunning sea views near Waihī and Katikati.
Why fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students
'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'
'A reconnect for me': Thousands embrace Māori culture at event
Māori in the Moana unites the community through culture, music and workshops.
Unity and history: Community marks Waitangi Day in Tauranga
Crowd celebrates Waitangi Day at Hopukiore despite light rain.
Māori ward race gets under way
Nominations have opened for Tauranga's Te Awanui ward byelection.
Truck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcam
The man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.
'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from family
Police are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.
Tauranga students travel 365km to engage with Waitangi, politics
They engaged with influencers and politicians, asking tough questions.
BoP highway under stop/go after flooding
NZTA says the road was closed at 12.30am.
'I was in shock': Grandad finds four preschoolers on road after escaping from daycare
'I would be asking a lot of questions ... cars don’t go slow around there.'
Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.
'A means of expression': Obstacles of chronic fatigue no barrier for student selected in art exhibition
A Rotorua young achiever's hard work has been exhibited across New Zealand
144m to 1 odds: Golfer hits second hole-in-one on same hole
'I have been playing for about 16 years, and they are the only hole-in-ones I have had.'
'I heard all my bones break': Runner loses leg in farming accident
The 'shattered' bones in his leg were 'like Weet-Bix', he said.
Waitangi Day in the Bay of Plenty: Your guide to events
Annual events will be returning this Waitangi Day to bring local communities together.