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The police said no one was injured, but the road was completely blocked.

Hundreds of 11‑armed sea stars have been removed to protect growing mussels.

Theft and vandalism of kiwi trail artworks are costing the trust time and funds.

It was only discovered when service techs saw the reading didn't match their records.

The survey drew 1338 responses between June 15 and July 1 this year.

The push is tipped to pump millions into the local economy and reshape the city centre.

The SH29 exit to 15th Ave stays shut until late July.

Scientists warn the developing El Nino pattern could be among the strongest recorded.

Two test wells will be drilled, in Mount Maunganui and Te Puke.

More than a quarter of Tauranga Hospital’s registrars were unavailable.

All names were developed with mana whenua to honour Whakatōhea history.

Powerball now climbs to $28m after no one struck the jackpot on Saturday.

Report shows region ranks in the bottom third of the country's small enterprises.

The US has marked 250 years since declaring independence from Britain.

Tests found toxic metals including lead and zinc flowing into a Te Puke drain.

They will then compete in Zagreb, Croatia, from August 3 to 9.

Residents say the second toll will deter shoppers and slow local growth.

The conservationists' 10‑week journey along the Danube's full length spans 10 countries.

'There’s a desperate need for it, especially now that Tauranga has grown.'

Outline proposals for the new unitary authorities are due to Cabinet by August 9.

The council bought 34 Kiteroa St for $500,000 and began clearing the site a week later. Video / Bijou Johnson

Fire in 2010. Declared 'dangerous' in 2017. Demolished last week. Now locals want answers.

A land-based split could lift the Eastern Bay’s share to around $32.3m.

Roadworks to fix the slip on Ōropi Rd have caused major traffic delays in Tauranga.

'When division is loud, we make connections louder,' the producer of a music video says.

Bay of Plenty exports grew at twice the national growth rate last year.

Ron Abey served in Korea with New Zealand’s 16th Field Regiment.

A Tauranga family made the 'heartbreaking' decision to have their beloved pet euthanised.

One Whakatāne resident received a $6581 water bill for half the year.