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Two-car crash in Tauranga, one lane blocked

One lane is blocked on the intersection of Cameron Rd and 11th Avenue, Tauranga

Seven years in the making: Tauranga Primary unveils new pou

'The pou connect us to Tauranga Moana.'

Regional council considers $12k clean energy loans to combat climate change

The proposal seeks to use the success of Rotorua's "hot swap" to help launch the loans.

Drought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summer

Niwa's 60-day index has deemed the Rotorua area and coastal Bay of Plenty "severely dry".

'Hot spot': More than $500m pumped into Pāpāmoa East

The $500 million is estimated to create more than 1000 jobs through construction phase.

Father found guilty of murdering 2yo daughter

A jury has found Maketū man Aaron Izett guilty of murdering his daughter.

Tauranga mortgage lender hits $1b milestone

Tauranga-based First Mortgage Trust has reached a significant milestone.

A population surge is tipped for Pāpāmoa, but will it get the infrastructure it needs?

Residents say a proposed highway interchange can't come soon enough.

Petitioners against Māori wards unfazed at plans to abolish law

Minister plans to axe law that allows petitions to potentially overturn council decisions.

Tauranga by-election dates announced

The by-election is being held to find a replacement for former councillor Jako Abrie.

Family of Tauranga hit-and-run teen thank public for 'outpouring of love'

Police still seek information on the Gate Pa incident after the driver fled the scene.

All aboard! Tauranga medical aid ship offers free tours

The YWAM KOHA is permanently berthed in Tauranga and has been fully kitted out.

'Insanity is not a defence', psychiatrist says in Maketū murder trial

Rather the accused was 'labouring under drug-induced intoxication', he said.

Tauranga's Alice Mason wins ASB Auckland Marathon title

Tauranga's Alice Mason dominated the field in the ASB Auckland Marathon women's race.

'The perfect storm': New median values revealed in Tauranga's 'hot' market

OneRoof report showed in the year to March 25, all suburbs showed positive growth.

'It's the one that gets men': Tauranga Mayor reveals cancer diagnosis, will take medical leave

Tenby Powell will go on medical leave later this month, hoping to return in early 2021.

Mitre 10 Cup: Steamers record fourth win in Battle of the Bays

The Steamers took control of the match late in the game.

'The biggest burden': Some Bay of Plenty language schools on brink

Some face closures but others believe Bay could cash in as a 'safe haven'.