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Strike action withdrawn by St John Ambulance staff

St John Ambulance staff and FIRST Union have withdrawn planned strike action

"Take extra care': Heavy rain warning issued for BOP

There is a heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty region overnight.

Regional Council seeks feedback on erosion repair consent

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is seeking submissions to its erosion resource consent.

Crash in Pyes Pa Rd snaps power pole, caused major outage

A car has crashed into a power pole on Pyes Pa Rd, resulting in the pole snapping.

Review: Quirky characters and comedic incidents

REVIEW: Last Legs runs at 16th Ave Theatre until December 5.

Māori Party co-leader 'won't acknowledge Queen alone' at swearing-in

Rawiri Waititi says he'll have to get "creative" when he takes the oath in Parliament.

'We let Nevaeh and her family down': Police mishandled 111 call before toddler found dead

The toddler was found dead the day after her grandmother called 111.

Two taken to hospital after Whakamarama crash

The incident was reported to police about 9.15am.

Mayoralty race begins as 'very rare' double byelection looms

Tauranga city faces a situation not seen in more than a decade.

Jo Raphael: World leaders to blame for virus deaths

OPINION: The coronavirus seems to be ramping up.

Blitzkrieg! MacRury smacks incredible ton at Smallbone

MacRury took control from the opening ball he faced.

Brookfield School Foodbank boxes bursting at the seams

The school wants to inspire others to jump on board the appeal.

Need a tenant? The Government will pay market rent for your house

The city has working poor who were living in cars, under hedges and couch surfing.

Bay's tragic weekend: Two deaths and woman critically hurt

Police are not saying how a woman in Kawerau is believed to have been critically injured.

Second QC pushes for Whakaari / White Island inquiry

But MBIE staff told a minister to wait until other investigations were over.

'Silent killer': Fight over methyl bromide use escalates

'We should not have to fight this. This is a very harmful substance.'

Motorcyclist dead after Tauranga crash

One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Matapihi Rd.

Local residents react to Tenby Powell's resignation

Local community members react to mayor Tenby Powell's resignation.