Gang pad fire in Murupara 'not suspicious'
Building suffers 'substantial damage' after blaze in early hours of Monday morning.
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'Horrendous': Police target speeders amid fears of an 'accident waiting to happen'
Police warn enforcement action will be taken against drivers speeding through roadworks.
Five on trial after attempt to take back loaned caravan results in attack
Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.
Kiwifruit v Parliament coming to Te Puke
Afternoon of sport and culture to support RSE's home communities.
'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witness
The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.
One seriously injured after car rolls on SH2
Single-vehicle crash near the Waihi Rd off-ramp.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss the state of the building and construction industry
Premium subscribers have their say on the state of the building and construction industry.
Comment: In these strange and angry times, be the driver of change
OPINION: I've often wondered: how bad are things going to get before they get better?
New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed
Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.
'Buyer beware': How climate change could send insurance costs surging
'Some communities really do have to act now' - Insurance Council.
Vandalism and death threats: New law welcomed for campaign advertising
A law change will enable other contact options to be used on campaign advertising.
Container ship forced to alter course to avoid hitting yacht
An investigation was launched following the incident.
Hopes high for Matariki after buzzing Queen's Birthday Weekend
But not everyone got to reap the rewards of the long weekend.
New era for Black Ferns starts on winning note against Australia
A new era for the Black Ferns started on a sodden and ultimately successful note.
Get the umbrella ready, winter outlook reveals plenty of rain to come
The outlook comes as autumn was listed as the second-equal warmest on record.
Four people injured in crash between car and ute
Emergency services were called just after 11am.
Rob Rattenbury: Broadcasting has changed but it's still the same
OPINION: Radio was the only home entertainment in most New Zealand homes until TV.
Cinema sector prepares for more action
New titles and customer confidence in going out is helping put bums on seats.
'Slammed': St John ambulance staff feel pressure
One paramedic says the workload and callouts are the highest she's seen in 30 years.
'Significant' bus driver shortage means reduced services here to stay, for now
There are at least 1000 fewer run runs each day.
Catastrophic: Exodus of Kiwi workers expected to hit hospitality sector
Survey shows 38% of businesses have staff planning an OE when borders open.
'Feeling the squeeze': Which 10 Tauranga suburbs have dropped in property value?
Tauranga's average property slid 0.2 per cent to $1.237m in the last three months.
Food providers 'stretched' as prices high, demand higher
"We're finding it harder to find enough food ... there's not much food around."
Mount Maunganui house fire being treated as suspicious
Firefighters were called to the Mount Maunganui house about 4pm on Friday.
'It's a talking point': Tauranga man gets tattoo of Queen's face
Declan Jones wanted a tattoo to represent his home back in England.
Person, critical, flown to hospital after crash in Karangahake
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Letters to the editor: Tougher penalties needed for crims
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': What the health reforms mean for the Bay
Pete Chandler said Health NZ would address inequity and the Bay's growing population.
Comment: Access to vaping needs to be balanced
OPINION: Kiwi teenagers are preferring e-cigarettes over smoked tobacco
The big issue worrying a retiring police district commander
After more than 40 years on the force, Andy McGregor says it's time to wind down.
Do local politicians really need to live locally?
Giving up on local candidates being local would be another nail in the coffin.
'Simultaneously savage and tender': Tom Sainsbury on his tour, the sensitivities of fame
"I sometimes put videos up and think 'why did you do that?', Tom Sainsbury says.
Voting opens in Tauranga byelection
A number of advance voting places will open ahead of election day on June 18.
Cockroaches and cold showers: Tenants hit out over 'unacceptable' living conditions
The tenancy compliance and investigations team has launched an investigation.