Region's best building apprentices named
Awards were held at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club on Thursday night.
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Crews called to 'well alight' house fire
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 8am.
New social circus programme helping students 'live their best life'
Students with special needs learn how to juggle balls and scarves.
Revealed: The toll road that will be first to have its charges lifted - and when
The road has earned $65.7 million since 2015.
Girl, 11, killed after being hit by a train named
Police have referred her death to the coroner.
'Queue of 100 people': Tauranga Domain protesters urged to attend council meeting
The council commissioner denies any intent to 'pave paradise' or 'destroy' greenspace.
Mount brawl: 11 men heading to trial on rioting, wounding charges
An 11th defendant has denied charges relating to a June 21 incident on Maunganui Rd.
'Sold out': Pie lovers line up to try NZ's new best pie
'I live in Auckland but I keep coming back here,' one customer said.
Bay Dreams music festival moves to 'downsized' venue
'It’s not about how big the event is. It’s how much fun they have...'
'Lost opportunity': Plans to sell ‘critical’ CBD education centre under fire
The centre was to be part of a future Knowledge Precinct but could become housing.
Two-vehicle crash on Kaimai Range
Emergency services are at the scene on SH29 on the Kaimai Range.
Power outages after car crashes into pole, goes down bank
Emergency services were called around 7.20am.
National's BOP transport plans could create 6500+ jobs, says Tolley
And it's proposed to benefit Tauranga "significantly faster" than what's already promised.
'Just a footpath': Union speaks out over rail crossing where child died
'That crossing doesn’t seem to have a hell of a lot of protection on it.'
Mystery of pole cemented into teacher’s driveway solved
'People are only human and mistakes do happen.'
Premium subscribers react to Sir Paul Adams’ take on poverty and NZ’s growing social divide
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Former rugby star accused of buying guns for Comancheros, faking burglary heads to trial
The man is a retired professional player.
'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocks
The life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.
Funeral home fined $85k after cremation smoke 'invaded' homes, bodies
Judge says despite ruling, no amount of money can make the matter right.
'I saw red': Gun owner, 72, says new online firearm registry system is too hard
“[We] should be able to go into the police station and register over the counter.”
'Delightful, happy' student killed in train tragedy
'We’re devasted to lose one of our own in such awful circumstances.'
Limiting the fallout when businesses fail
Opinion: Other countries approach failing businesses more proactively than we do in NZ.
Anchored freight ship lost its rudder, detention notice issued
The vessel remains anchored off Mount Maunganui.
Police appeal for witnesses after young person killed by train
Emergency services responded to the incident on Hewletts Rd around 2.55pm.
Bay of Plenty councils identify projects involving man accused of forgery
Nationwide, potentially 1000 building consents and 40 local authorities could be impacted.
Young person dies after being hit by train
Police say the railway death will be referred to the Coroner.
Bunnings blocked from opening: Mitre 10-linked company hammered with $500k penalty
Watchdog hopes penalty will deter others after operator tried thwarting rival.
Maritime NZ investigating freight ship unable to move anchors off Mount Maunganui coast
An exclusion zone has been placed around the ship, which has been there since last week.
Traditional Cook Islands dance fitness classes keeping culture alive
Cook Islands Language Week's theme: Connect me to my homeland's traditions and culture.
New group aims to make space for trans people to 'be their authentic selves'
'We’re workers. We’re students. We’re active members of society with everyday jobs'
The Ginaissance: How distilleries here work to stand out in the craft spirit crowd
'A lot of beer and wine drinkers are leaning towards gin these days.'
Bay's largest Vanuatu Independence Day celebration this weekend
The 43rd independence celebration is happening on Sunday in Pāpāmoa.
‘Totally unacceptable’: Sir Paul Adams on poverty, homelessness and NZ’s growing social divide
"The only way to succeed financially was to become well-qualified professionally."