Abrupt end to an arson trial centred on a man's unrequited love
A man set fire to his ex's house after discovering she was seeing someone else.
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'Very shocked': Young grower wins prestigious horticulture award
Winner accepts award in front of work colleagues and best friend.
Wednesday winnings! Local player bags Lotto win
One lucky player from Auckland also scooped $1 million.
$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to Ombudsman
Internal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.
'Disastrous during storms and crashes': Downer power workers face job cut proposal
Union says workers at nine depots across the North Island in talks over job future.
Mayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High Court
It comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.
Climate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey
He says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.
So much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing market
Massive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?
Likely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoP
The fast-moving low is likely to be classed an explosive cyclogenesis, aka "weather bomb".
Parking camera trial for BoP towns
New roving parking cameras being trialled in the Western Bay of Plenty.
“Untapped potential”: Golden triangle regions call for greater collaboration
Te Waka and Priority One have written to the Government.
Tauranga election: Which ward is struggling with voter turnout
It is hoped some voters are taking their time to better analyse candidates before voting.
'Really special': Local and international choirs join for regional concert
300+ World Choir Games choristers to descend on Sir Howard Morrison Centre.
Delays expected after Bethlehem crash
Police were notified of the crash on Te Paeroa Road at about 12.15pm.
Tauranga teen’s World Junior Motocross title win
Levi Townley is the first Kiwi rider to claim a world junior motocross title.
Traffic delays as SH2 protesters hit the road
Another protest is taking place against the installation of median barriers on SH2.
Taller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – locals
Locals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.
Why students say a $55m university campus is 'pretty empty'
Students say expensive parking and long commutes make online learning more attractive.
Jealous man allegedly set fire to ex’s house and her new flatmate’s BMW
The man was allegedly shouting outside her house, calling her a liar and a b****.
Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award
Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
Crash causing traffic delays on SH29A
Google’s live traffic reporting showed delays in the area.
Cheap 'knock-offs': Move to protect national Māori flag's legacy
'They have no understanding of what it means. And often our people are drawn to buy that.'
Smash-and-grab teen gets 'crushing' sentence as judge cites need for deterrence
Judge Thomas Ingram said a point had been reached where 'enough’s enough'.
Shane Te Pou: Where to next for Tauranga - a developers' dream or a city for everyone?
OPINION: The first time I ever got called a 'black bastard' was in a pub in Tauranga.
Tauranga mayoral candidates size up Govt's new housing rules
Mayoral hopefuls give their views on how the changes fit with the growing city's needs.
Gear up for Tauranga’s first Cyclocross
Summerhill MTB Park is preparing to host the event on July 21.
Street View: Do locals want Mount ferry service?
The ferries would run from downtown Mount Maunganui to Tauranga city centre.
Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
Another protest against SH2 barriers planned
Rain or shine, SH2 residents north of Tauranga are ready to protest once again.
Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle
Duchaan Fraser now has to pay $4000 back to Woolworths at $15 a week.
'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash
Taku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.
No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain
Katikati Boating Club hope council will reconsider keeping Beach Rd's eroding cliff.
Tauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019
New orange voting bins and candidate videos are thought to be helping.
