11 men hang on cross for Easter exhibition at church
Nearly 400 volunteers prepared for the Easter exhibition's various displays.
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Traffic delays ahead: SH35 down to one lane for six months
SH35 between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha will be one lane from April 28.
'Strong heart': Teen's hikoi for Māori wards inspires supporters
'He’s just got such a strong sense of honour and duty.'
Bethlehem church's Easter walk-through offers immersive experience
Displays cover Christ’s life, from creation to resurrection, over 800sq m.
Ex-cyclone Tam in BoP Waikato: Boaties advised to cancel Easter plans
Bay of Plenty faces up to 250mm of rain, with warnings in Rotorua and Kaimai Range.
'Life has just stopped': 'Forgotten five' battle council over slip damage
Owners of three homes have not been able to return since they were evacuated in 2022.
Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead
Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.
Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsen
One person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.
'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western Bay
The Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.
'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award
'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'
Honouring heroes: Search for B Company photos for museum exhibition
It comes as the B Company, 28th NZ (Māori) Battalion History Trust will be reviewed.
Fortress 40: College boys' endurance challenge captured in doco
Tauranga Boys’ College will screen the film on Saturday.
Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plant
The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.
Council signs $91m, 15-year lease for new office building
It is also putting about $33.5 million into the interior fit-out of the building.
A 'spectacular display': Yatton Park set to be filled with daffodils
The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.
Kawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murder
Three people have been charged with murder following the death of Michael Tokona.
How Mount Mainstreet's new team plans to boost local business
Upcoming events include a jazz festival at Easter and Community Curling in April.
On The Up: Motorised duck wins race in front of record crowd
The Great Tauranga Duck Race 2025 has raised nearly $35,000 for local organisations
House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.
'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changes
Practical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.
Revealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheet
A jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.
Tauranga man accused of stealing ambulance equipment
He is also charged with unlawfully possessing police property.
'Really good test': Apprentice challenge winners head to nationals
Apprentices had eight hours to construct a planter box using traditional joinery.
On The Up: Golf club invests $3m into new facilities, including field-sized practice green
The club says the 6000sq m green is among the biggest in the world.
‘Serious concerns’: Neighbours wary of drone spraying near homes
Neighbours questioned a drone weed-spraying operation in Bethlehem.
Jordan Cup returns to Tauranga Sports after tight match
Whakarewarewa remained unbeaten, defeating Greerton Marist 57-28 at home.
Opinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globally
The S&P 500 fell 10.5% over two days after Trump's tariff announcement.
Grieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogs
They are trying to focus on the good memories of the boy they raised from a baby.
'Sea of yellow': Thousands of ducks set to race in Tauranga today
Around 5000 rubber ducklings will race at Tauranga's waterfront.
'Claims are weak': Court dismisses bid to halt marine precinct sale
An injunction stopping the sale of Tauranga's Marine Precinct is no longer in force.
'Wanton disregard' or 'human fallibility'? Jury to decide rider's culpability in double fatal
Geoffrey and Karen Boucher were killed when they were struck by a motorcyclist in 2022.
‘We’re going to give it everything’: Tauranga dance crew’s world bid
The Space Pro Team will debut a new, fun routine at the WDCC in Auckland.
'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaign
Surf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.
‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining fees
Businesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.