One dead, two injured in Bay of Plenty crash
One person has died and two others suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash near Papamoa in Bay…
Two Tauranga libraries, pool lose Sunday hours
A closed-door council decision to close two Tauranga libraries and a public pool on Sundays to save money…
Rotorua cafe to operate fully in te reo Māori: ‘A precious taonga’
A Rotorua cafe aiming to become New Zealand’s first fully immersive te reo Māori cafe is set to…
Two women arrested after ‘wrong way’ driving spree in Tauranga
Two women have been arrested after a stolen vehicle fled police at speed, leading to some dangerous driving…
Dancer’s back pain became 12-year cancer battle, now she needs treatment in China
A former dancer and choreographer diagnosed with multiple myeloma says she’s “still got a lot more life” to…
Second sea snake found on Bay of Plenty beach shocks dog walker
A Bay of Plenty man got a surprise on his morning dog walk after mistaking a live yellow-bellied…
Homeless woman’s dog put down despite public offers to pay fees
A homeless woman’s dog impounded during a police and council operation has been put down despite public offers…
Woman charged after camper stolen with man and cat still inside
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly stole a camper in Whakatāne earlier this week, driving off…
Horse badly injured in attack by two dogs on Bay of Plenty beach
A man and his horse fled into the sea to escape a sustained attack by two dogs on…
Highly-venomous sea snake washes ashore alive in Bay of Plenty
A highly-venomous sea snake has washed ashore alive in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The yellow-bellied sea snake…
‘Vicious cycle’ driving Tauranga families to Waikato for cheaper cremations
Some Tauranga families are taking their loved ones outside the city for cremations because it is cheaper, funeral…
Restoration of Mauao to begin next week
Restoration of Mauao will begin next week, Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale has told residents at a community meeting.…