'It reeks': More oil slick found on water in Pilot Bay
The source of the spill is not yet known.
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Woman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.
Murderers who stabbed man who ‘narked’ on Mongrel Mob boss get extra jail time
The men murdered Eli Johnson in 2022 for 'narking' on a gang boss.
'Dehumanising and degrading:' Man's abuse left woman unable to breastfeed
Adam Thomas Ross' abuse spanned two-and-a-half years.
Rongoā Māori: How treating an ankle injury 'snowballed' into self-care
ACC says more than a third of clients using the traditional healing method are non-Māori.
'Avoid the shoreline': Suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour
The spill is suspected to be a mix of diesel and some heavier oil.
Sewerage system failure causes Tauriko School to close
School working 'extremely hard' to reopen, says principal
SH5 fatal crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage
One person died in a three-vehicle crash between Tapapa and Maraeroa Rds.
'Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 months
Council says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'
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One dead after three-vehicle crash on Waikato-to-Rotorua highway
Police said in an earlier statement the crash was reported at 3.15pm.
'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepoint
Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.
Mount Maunganui incident: Man charged, another still in hospital
The incident happened about 1am on Saturday.
Olympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoralty
Drysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.
'Situationships', 'throuples', 'ethical non-monogamy': The shift in modern relationships
People like to think sex can be void of emotion, but the reality is often different.
Music and art collide at Bay of Plenty lifestyle block
Experimenting with textures, shapes and colours is Angela McKenzie’s passion.
'Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpers
Frequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.
Man arrested after serious incident in Mount Maunganui overnight
Police rushed to the Mount Maunganui home and arrested a man at the scene.
EVES annual awards celebrate top performers
The awards were held at Mercury Arena at Baypark.
Whangamatā's feathered friend 'quacking' up locals
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Man pulled from harbour faces several charges
Police allege the man fled after a traffic stop and entered the water off The Strand.
A lifetime of protest: 95-year-old is still fighting for the rights of others
His first act of protest was to learn te reo when he arrived from England in 1950.
12-year-old sailor's meteoric rise earns India spot
Tauranga 12-year-old Harry Strang is setting sail for international waters.
Rotorua tap water judged best - but how did it rate against the Aussies?
'Think "wine tasting" without needing to spit out the samples.'
'First of their kind in NZ': 100 seapods installed to create living seawall in Tauranga's CBD
The seapods create habitat for marine life to thrive and add to wider waterfront plans.
Kiwi charity secures fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine frontline
The ambulances are filled with good-quality second-hand tyres and spare stretchers.
Waihī Beach house destroyed by early morning fire
A fire investigator is heading to the scene this morning.
Tauranga Boys’ College board apologises, refunds ex-student $1k after Ombudsman's OIA ruling
The former student requested information relating to a teacher who propositioned him.
Police allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrest
The man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
'A tracking machine': Formidable partnership ends for policing pair
“We caught people I didn’t think we would ever catch.”
Had depression? Get headaches? Job-hunter 'gobsmacked' by 'invasive' application
The firm says the questions provide relevant information. Applicants don't have to answer.
Caution urged after truck rolls on SH2
Section of SH2 will require temporary full closure to enable vehicle recovery.
Almost 1800 lightning strikes recorded as thunderstorms lash North Island
MetService has warned tornadoes are possible for parts of the North Island overnight.
600 lightning strikes, hundreds without power as severe weather hits Bay of Plenty
Isolated thunderstorms with possible strong wind gusts continue to affect the region.