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Three injured after two-car crash on State Highway 2

The crash happened near the intersection of School Rd, Karangahake.

SH2 back open after 'serious' Karangahake Gorge crash

Indications are the crash involving two cars has resulted in serious injuries, police say.

Malachi should never have gone through that hell

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Opinion: Might be time to think twice about that Covid sickie

Opinion: What's the harm in a fake rapid antigen test and a week at home, you ask? Plenty.

Get the girls out: Breast cancer fundraiser to help locals

It coincides with Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service's 100ks in 30 Days fundraiser.

Staff shortage: Customers' wallets could bear the brunt of tourism and hospo vacancies

Businesses are working to balance absorbing costs and passing it on to customers.

Villains, laughs and long naps: Shorty St actors recount memories for anniversary

Many high profile Shorty actors over the years have originated, or grown up in, the Bay.

Possible gas leak after car crashed into hole on construction site

Emergency services were called around 5.50am.

Driver taken to hospital after car crashes into house

Police were called around 7.40am.

Rent, food, trips: What locals will do with their $350 cost of living payment

"It's no good having $350 if you actually can't find a home to rent."

Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up

Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.

Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way

Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.

The Premium Debate: should there be greater presence at bus stops?

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Luke Kirkness: The pre-Budget promises are off the mark

Luke Kirkness isn't a budget expert but reckons the Government hasn't got it right.

Opinion: Riding on a bus is a privilege, not a right

Opinion: The bus stop boycott is showing users what they are missing out on

'Feeling the pinch': More support for food, petrol prices, healthcare wanted

One father says GST should be removed on fruit and vegetables.