'Carnage': Train derails near Te Puke after 'significant' rainfall
The two-person train crew are uninjured.
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Cash, alcohol, chocolate and cruises: The gifts offered to police
Most gifts were accepted and either donated to a charity or shared among staff.
'The right person for the job': Tauranga principals keen to see Jan Tinetti pick up education portfolio
Tinetti has strong backing from former colleagues ahead of a major party reshuffle.
'Call it the uniform mortgage': Family finances under pressure as schools return
One Tauranga charity will spend thousands this month buying uniforms for students.
Jo Raphael: Personal attacks on ex-PM shameful
OPINION: At least eight people were charged with threatening to kill her during her term.
'Not afraid of a bit of rain': One Love festival 'all go' despite wet weather
Surf Lifesaving champs also still on, but Black Falcon display off.
Local Focus: Beach volleyball event to bring millions into local economy
Mount Maunganui hailed as “the perfect place” for beach volleyball in New Zealand.
‘Severe weather incoming’: Heavy rain and strong winds to hit holiday weekend areas
MetService has placed heavy rain warnings across the upper North Island.
‘Bigger and better’: Auto Extravaganza to go ahead after two years disruption
The car, bike and truck show will take place on The Strand with proceeds going to St John.
Free lodging, 'triple' the pay: NZ nurse moving to Australia speaks out
'I do know I will never be able to afford a home and that is something I'd like to do.'
'A lot of love': Biggest One Love ever among event lineup for long weekends
The "iconic" festival is a staple in the New Zealand events calendar.
Letters to the editor: Allow for consultation with affected neighbours
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letters to the editor: Tauranga city looking scruffy; developing good government
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Dozens of sunglasses stolen within minutes during early break-in
Police responded to a report of a burglary at a commercial premises on Cameron Rd.
Carmen Hall: Food price hikes will hurt poorest most
Vegetable soup has got me through a few winters.
Anne Tolley: Increase in multi-unit consents 'a step in the right direction'
The typology of Tauranga is changing and will be "a massive change" from the past.
Jo Raphael: Young people to be praised for their NCEA efforts
OPINION: Our young people are unfazed by small failures.
Tauranga residents’ satisfaction with council low, survey finds
Residents who have lived in Tauranga for more than 10 years were the least satisfied.
New course record, fourth crown for Braden Currie at Tauranga Half Marathon
It was the 34th running of the Tauranga Half.
Should I let my child have a YouTube channel?
OPINION: Age-appropriate channel creation wasn’t a topic my parents had to ponder.
'Bring back some stability': Bosses share their 2023 wish lists
A better year, lower inflation, sustainability and new tech top leaders' lists.
Photojournalist helping bridge the gap between farm and plate
The book tells the stories of the people who are the backbone of farming in New Zealand.
Watch: Lurking below the surface - researcher tags ‘largest great white shark so far'
The 3.2m long great white shark was tagged on Monday.
Rescue chopper kept busy over December
December 2022 was a busy month for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Mark Lister: We’re beating inflation, but it’ll come at a price
OPINION: The most crucial development has been increasing evidence of slowing inflation.
'Very distressed': Surfer saves three swimmers from 'horrendous rip'
'I was just really thankful that I was able to give them another Christmas together.'
'Darn good mate' and surfing identity farewelled after sudden death
A well-known surfer and board shaper has left a lasting legacy on the surfing fraternity.
From life support to a four year 'hell' recovery: How life has changed for crash victim
Hollie Snell is not like most 21 year olds.
Local Focus: Xanadu Book Exchange home to 10 million books
Inside the second-hand book store where people lose track of time.
Man on mission to 'save Marine Park'
He believes green space will be lost if a marine research facility is built there.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to abandoned car wrecks on Bay roads
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: Where’s the plan to combat a looming recession?
OPINION: I found myself investigating how to make reusable toilet paper this week.
'Very humbled': MP Todd Muller promoted, given agriculture, climate change portfolios
Muller said his portfolios were 'critical' for the future of NZ's economic prosperity.
'Absolute tragedy': Lifeguard begs people to swim between the flags after deaths, rescues
The search continues for a person who got into difficulties at Oputere Beach.