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'Punished': Asbestos in fire-damaged home contaminates neighbour's property
The owner only learned of the contamination in 2025, years after buying her home.
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Fewer ministers, ministries will improve accountability and affordability – Luxton
The Act list MP and Mt Maunganui candidate was elected to Parliament in 2023.
Candidate says her party only needs one term to sort NZ's problems
NZ Loyal's Mt Maunganui candidate Greer Young says the party wants one Parliamentary term.
Why should Tauranga vote for Animal Justice's Sam Connely?
Connely wants an independent commissioner to represent animals.
Green candidate: People come to NZ for the forests, not the cities
Westhead says Pāpāmoa needs tsunami evacuation options.
Meth testing nearly doubles for Bay of Plenty company since new rules
One landlord paid $30,000 to replace carpet, curtains, paint and fixtures.
Shocked Mount home owner's meth warning for property buyers
The owner never had the property tested when he bought it and urges others to beware.
Revealed: The $30 million development coming to Bethlehem
The six-building development will provide 3280sq m of commercial space.
Rotorua international sevens tournament cancelled
Ticket holders will receive automatic refunds within three to five business days.
Holiday park operators assess hazard plans after Mauao landslide
Disasters happen throughout NZ and need to be managed, motor caravan group boss says.
Adams Ave may no longer face regular closures but boat ramp not so lucky
New security fencing has been installed on Adams Ave after additional safety work.
'Cops everywhere': Pair flee on foot after police spike car
Police deployed road spikes to end a pursuit in Te Puna, a witness says.
Rotorua triple homicide: Man in court on assault charge
Police are investigating the deaths of two children and a woman as homicides.
Rotorua lake body identified as man wanted over mother's murder
Jeremy Palmer Robertson was sought by police in relation to his mother's murder.
Daylight robbery: Armed offenders loot jewellery store
Police said they were wearing masks and smashed display cabinets before fleeing.
Port Tauranga gets green light for expansion
The Port of Tauranga has been granted fast-track approval for the Stella Passage.
Bay's unemployment improving, but still among worst in country
High living costs are driving more people to seek work than jobs available.
'You can't police yourself': Expert flags council's dual role
Tauranga City Council owns a campground in an area it has regulation responsibilities for.
'Significant burden': Jury service strains businesses, workers
Data show only one in four people summoned turned up for duty service in these areas.
'Flush this down the dunny': Controversial public toilet to go
Polarising privy in Bay of Plenty reserve will be replaced by a new loo then moved.
Local business blames 'she'll be right' mentality for Mauao landslide tragedy
A review found more than 20 years of known landslide risk at the campground.
Decades of warnings, missed chances and a ‘preventable’ Mount Maunganui tragedy
Mount Maunganui report finds warnings were missed and campers should have been evacuated.
'Systemic failure': Six died after decades of landslide warnings went unheeded
Mount Maunganui review finds warnings were missed and campers should have been evacuated.
Former teacher who had inappropriate relationship with student censured
The censure comes two years after the teacher was sentenced on a criminal charge.
'Confidence to act': CBD penthouse on the market
Agents are confident about the market despite apartment sales having fallen since 2018.
'We have to pull the plug’: Mount Maunganui pizzeria closes after fresh slip
'For us, there is no reason to be here,' says Rustica owner Michele Delaini.
'Part of the city’s future': Well-known building to be demolished for townhouses
Construction at the park-adjacent central city site is due to start in early 2027.
Tauranga courthouse work began before consent issued
The $206 million courthouse is due to open in late 2028.
Luxon says Peters’ comments were racist – but backs him as minister
Winston Peters has denied that his comments about a Chinese-born MP were racist.
'High-growth area': Te Puna gains new $100m private hospital
Construction on the 7000sq m facility is expected to begin in September.
'Strength of Pāpāmoa': New gym, four big-brand retail stores coming soon
The brands replacing Mitre 10 when it moves and opening soon in Pāpāmoa Plaza's expansion.
Watch: Man reversed into, launched into the air during road rage incident
The altercation unfolded on Domain Rd beneath the Tauranga Eastern Link.