Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill
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Third man arrested after Whakatāne murder
He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.
What it would take for Bay rental prices to 'tumble'
Supply is up and demand is down - but the local market is still stubbornly 'tight'.
Tauranga ferry service plans progress but only if public are on board
And a respected Auckland politician has weighed in, saying it should've happened already.
Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa
Campers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.
Local hospitals urge visitors to wear masks for patient and staff safety
Staff at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals ask visitor wearing masks and social distance.
Trial pump track, half-basketball court coming soon to The Lakes
The trial pump track will be open from next week.
BOP Times gets shout-out on popular Netflix show
The regional newspaper was mentioned in the popular Netflix series.
$49,000 in legal costs for financially strained worker
Court orders sacked hospital worker to pay DHB almost $49,000 in legal costs
Tauranga crashes: Detours after truck crashes into pole, tractor and car collide on TEL
Drivers are warned there could be delays.
'People have got to live somewhere': Govt dept buys 41 new houses from developer
Two neighbours share their thoughts on the state home development.
Jail terms reduced for trio involved in $20m cocaine smuggling case
Part of their argument was that cocaine was less harmful than methamphetamine.
Soft plastics recycling scheme comes to Tauranga: 16 drop-off points
'Give it a go just for a week in your house...and see how easy it is.'
Top selection for three Bay rugby referees
Three Bay rugby referees have made the cut for the upcoming NPC season.
'It was a godsend': Innocence's road to recovery at Rotorua retreat
Rotorua's retreats for families of sick children have done wonders for a Tauranga whānau.
Seven-day isolation for the flu? Move would be 'horrific' for hospitality
A public health expert says enforcing it would be "pretty impractical".
'Godsend': New interchange to offer 35-minute Pāpāmoa East - Rotorua commute
The project is expected to be finished in early 2026.
'More than basketball': New NZ pro league 'amazing' opportunity after US stints
The league has been described as a "step in the right direction" for womens basketball.
Dr Tony Farrell: Documentary on booze confronting but necessary
OPINION: What is now required is a legislative change to stop the continuing harm.
Man virtually dies in rescue flight, credits 'guardian angel' for survival
Amputee Paul Foote shares his story about his TECT Rescue helicopter lifesaving mission.
'Misery money': Some 'cowboys' in social services only in it for the cash
Claims 'excellent storytellers' spin good tales to get the Government funding.
'Hypocrisy' and 'gutless' silence slammed after murder of 5yo Malachi
Judge says Malachi's daycare suspected he was being abused but never told police.
Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in relation to Tauranga homicide
Mitchell Te Kani, 51, died at a house on Maungatapu Rd on May 14.
The final count: Official Tauranga byelection results released
Voter turnout for the byelection was 40.5 per cent of the 51,706 people enrolled.
Premium Debate: Firefighters threaten industrial action
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say over the firefighters' strike action plan
Sonya Bateson: There's a reason abortion is referred to as healthcare
OPINION: It may sound like an oxymoron but, in my opinion, abortion saves lives.
Full investigation after gas main stuck in Tauranga
The road was closed for a couple of hours and residents had to stay inside.
Zespri welcomes signing of free trade agreement with European Union
The deal announced today includes the removal of tariffs on NZ kiwifruit exports.
'Clear lessons' after tragic murder of abused 5yo Malachi, judge says
Justice Paul Davison says reporting abuse is a 'community responsibility'.
New health system launches with focus on children's first 2000 days
Health leaders reflect on a new structure and new future.
Woman who beat, burnt and killed 5yo sentenced to 17 years
Killer Michaela Barriball has been sentenced to a near record-breaking prison sentence.
Road reopens after gas main struck in Tauranga
The road is closed until further notice.
'Young people are pushed aside': Students have a say on suburb's future
"It's actually really interesting - I was expecting it to be really boring."
Seven-day wait for GPs: Healthcare services struggle with soaring winter demand
A sick 2-year-old waited nearly 10 hours to be fully assessed at one hospital's ED.