60 jobs gone: Ballance boss tells of 'very difficult' announcement
'I really feel for all those impacted by this decision, including their wider families.'
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'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses
Bex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.
Beef tallow spill causes slip hazard over Kaimāī Range
A clean-up crew and sucker truck are on the way to tackle the problem.
Child airlifted after being hit by car in Bay of Plenty
Police were notified of the incident at 8.40am.
'Deeply worrying': Urgent call for whooping cough jabs
More than 30 people have been hospitalised in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since last year.
Ballance confirms 60 job losses, end of manufacturing at Mount Maunganui
Ballance will cease manufacturing in Mount Maunganui, cutting 60 jobs.
'Absolute chaos': New roundabout setup causes confusion
The changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.
Whakatāne residents oppose council partnership with Tauranga, Western Bay
Submitters prefer Whakatāne manage water services alone, citing autonomy.
'Exciting future': Nigel Tutt to leave Priority One for digital lead role
Tutt leaves Priority One in August to become the managing director of a media company.
Editorial: No place like home, but is that enough?
OPINION: Losing talented and skilled people overseas is an ongoing problem.
Man installed stolen ambulance gear in his vehicle
He also admitted possessing police gear, including a spike used to deflate tyres.
Four rescued from BoP floodwaters
Fire and Emergency responded to two incidents to rescue four from floodwaters.
How the first Tauranga AI Business Summit is helping Mount college students
Expert presenters donate their time to help give Mount kids 'incredible' opportunities.
Thieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metal
Almost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say.
Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
Couple forced to 'watch our home burn' overwhelmed by support
'I really didn't realise the extent of damage I would be coming home to.'
Regional council chair not seeking re-election
Doug Leeder joined the council in 2013.
Single shoplifting report leads to 37 convictions, jail for prolific offender
A Tauranga shoplifter got two years for 37 charges since last year.
Man found dead at Bay of Plenty house after being involved in crash
Inquiries into the crash and death are ongoing.
Inhaler recycling trial a first for the Bay
The trial aims to divert pharmaceutical waste from landfills and reduce emissions.
SH29 over Kaimāī Range to close for four nights
SH29 will close for four nights from June 15 to June 19, 8pm to 3.30am.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms set to impact Bay of Plenty
An orange rain warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, east of Whakatāne.
One council to rule them all? Rotorua to explore options with neighbours
Tauranga mayor backs having the conversation, saying it's time to 'put egos aside'.
Three strikes: Bins confiscated for repeat recycling errors
Whakatāne plans strict penalties for incorrect recycling in bins.
'It could have been much worse': Beloved restaurant's staff take stock after fire
Castle 91 will be closed for repairs but the Brookfield location remains open.
Upgrade plans: Tauranga toll road cameras to get major tech boost
Camera upgrades on SH2 start on June 9, taking four nights to complete.
'World-leading technology': Tauranga cancer centre achieves Asia Pacific first
'Having this right here in Tauranga is a huge advancement for healthcare in our region.'
'I'm doing it for my wife': KSM honours veteran's service
Fred Milligan receives the King's Service Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Science with honours: Chris Duggan's transformative impact recognised
Chris Duggan founded House of Science in 2014 to boost primary science education.
Badly injured man spends nearly eight hours trapped in tractor by fallen tree
The man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.
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.