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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.'

Mark Lister: The shifting sands of central bank outlooks

OPINON: Here in New Zealand, we’ve had the worst of both worlds.

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.

'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.