Person critically injured in Whakatāne crash
Taneatua Rd is closed following a single-vehicle crash.
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Firefighters extinguished a fire at Castle 91.
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Hariata Vercoe has been recognised for her services to Māori, health, and the community.
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She aims to start a family after the Rugby World Cup in England.
Armed police responding to gun report seize toy
Armed police were called to a carpark near Mount Maunganui beach on Saturday.
'I'm not deserving': Radio veteran, voice of motorsport honoured
Brian Kelly's contributions behind the mic over 55 years in radio have been recognised.
SH29 reopens near Hinuera after crash
The closure was to clear away downed powerlines from the road.
'Serial entrepreneur' Wayne Wright honoured for services to education, philanthropy
Wright co-founded BestStart - the country's largest early childhood education provider.
'I didn't give up on myself': BMX Olympian receives 'special' honour
Sarah Walker is honoured for her services to BMX and sports governance.
Bay of Plenty All Black, Olympian, philanthropist and master fly-tier make honours list
The King's Birthday honours include famous names and community heroes.
2025 King's Birthday Honours List
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: Honours list showcases Kiwi excellence on national stage
OPINION: BMX champion Sarah Walker is among the recognisable names on the list.
Opinion: Is the US dollar losing its shine on the global stage?
The US dollar has fallen over 6% against the NZ dollar this year.
'I love it': Real estate trailblazer renews her licence at age 81
She started her career in 1979 with just a radio-telephone and a large listing book.
Multi-million-dollar bach for sale again after owners quit the beach for sailing adventure
Retirees are looking for over $3.2m for their Coromandel home.
Mercedes ploughs through Tauranga bakery
No injuries were reported, but the bakery was extensively damaged.
King's Birthday gift: Four Lotto players scoop $30k apiece
Three Bay of Plenty players won over $30,000 in Lotto's second division.
Home-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule change
School Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school.
Health NZ approves company's bid to become its own primary health organisation
About 80,000 enrolled patients will move to the new Health NZ contract by July 1.
Chiefs secure top seed with win over Highlanders
The Chiefs finish at the top of the table while the Highlanders finish at the bottom.
Tauranga council cuts $9.85m in costs to shave 2.1% off rates rise
Recycling bins in public spaces are among services cut to achieve this.
Watch: Small plane makes 'hard landing' at Tauranga Airport
One person suffered minor injuries as the plane's front landing gear collapsed.
'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.
Aircraft makes hard landing at Tauranga Airport
Emergency services have responded after an aircraft made a hard landing at Tauranga Airport.
'Absolutely devastating': Family's home catches fire in Pāpāmoa
'No one’s hurt, [it] can be rebuilt.'
'Persistent meh': Why a couple in their 30s, including a senior doctor, are leaving NZ
They are seeking a lifestyle where 'everything’s at your fingertips'.
Years of friendship: Trio celebrates milestone birthday together
Thelma Gough, aka Speedy Gonzalez, and friends Bob Gudex and Eunice Barnes all turned 100.
Dad raises thousands in 24-hour golf marathon for daughter with rare disorder
The event aimed to fund Rett syndrome therapy for Matt Henderson's daughter, Remi.
Arts festival to become annual event
The Tauranga Arts Festival will move from biennial to annual thanks to Creative NZ.
'Amazing community asset': Pool saved from closure with $5.71m boost
The Ōtūmoetai Pool will remain open and receive funding for upgrades.
'Basketball-sized rocks': SH25 reopens after slips cleared in Coromandel
A detour via the peninsula's east coast was the only route option for most of today.
'Huge impact': Subdivision residents concerned about traffic from development
About 200 homes are planned, with access through Rowesdale Drive in Ōhauiti.
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Whakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional charges
Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.