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Tauranga outage: 994 properties affected
The outage has affected 994 properties since it began at 8.09am.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Christmas Lights Trail brings 'a bit of joy' to grieving family
Last year's winner, Roz Irwin, began decorating her home to cheer up her children.
'A shining light': Thousands turn out for Tauranga's annual Hot Pink Walk
The event raises awareness and funds for free local support services.
'In good faith': Deputy mayor unlawfully sworn in as JP
It was later discovered a deputy mayor could not be sworn in by virtue of office.
Election 2026: Your guide to the Bay of Plenty candidates
A one-stop shop for candidate profiles in your electorate.
$120m of cocaine in one week as second major shipment is seized
Authorities tracked the 250kg shipment from Tauranga to Auckland before making arrests.
Tauranga to host Terminator Challenge for first time in 10 years
The six stations include tyre flips, stretcher carries and shuttle sprints.
Brazilian culture: Te Ao Mārama hosts music, stories and food
Children can hear Portuguese stories, make percussion shakers and create books.
'Rise like a phoenix': Mount cafes adapt to survive post-slip slump
They are getting ready for a critical summer, 'not sitting around waiting for a handout'.
Closing voter enrolment early a step backwards for democracy
OPINION: Voters should be able to enrol right up to and including election day.
Person dies after car crashes into parked vehicle at Bay of Plenty mall
Police inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Critically injured patient airlifted from Coromandel crash
Hot Water Beach Rd is expected to be closed for at least six hours.
Six Bay of Plenty Halloween events offer family-friendly fun
Your guide to Hallowwen events in Tauranga.
Health, housing, cost of living dominate Bay voters' election concerns
NZME journalists hit the streets to find out what's on local voters' minds.
'Belief in Tauranga's future potential': Willis Bond to develop new $80m private hospital
A new private hospital will have five operating theatres. Tauranga Hospital has eight.
'It's become a family': Blind bowler's remarkable rise to the world stage
Bowls gave Alexandra Bishop purpose and support after her husband died in 2024.
Fewer ministers, ministries will improve accountability and affordability – Luxton
The Act list MP and Mt Maunganui candidate was elected to Parliament in 2023.
Teacher used phone hidden in 'emergency' backpack for bathroom recordings
A court has heard the teacher's identity will remain secret, for now.
Farmers retail workers strike for better pay
More than 200 unionised staff at Farmers stores nationwide took strike action last week.
Major music festival announces return in a new city
George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso’s greatest hits will feature in a 75-minute tribute set.
'Deeply concerned': Iwi leader urges 'calm' over Treaty settlement dispute
The chief executive said calls for destructive action came from younger and older leaders.
'It blows my mind': Distressed patient discharged, overdoses in hospital carpark
The patient's therapist has laid a complaint with the Health and Disability Commissioner.
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.
Election 2026: Job interview with Animal Justice Party's Tauranga candidate Sam Connely
Animal Justice Party's Tauranga candidate Sam Connely tells Bay of Plenty Times reporter Bijou Johnson why he wants the job and why voters should choose him. Video / Bijou Johnson
Why should Tauranga vote for Animal Justice's Sam Connely?
Connely wants an independent commissioner to represent animals.
BoP first to enter restricted fire season
A strong El Niño could bring hotter, drier and windier conditions.
'Succession plan': Independent candidate eye forming new party if elected
Dr Tim Maltby is a regional councillor and the sole independent in the Tauranga race.
Green candidate: People come to NZ for the forests, not the cities
Westhead says Pāpāmoa needs tsunami evacuation options.
Tauranga MP candidate job interview with independent Tim Maltby
The regional councillor explains to Bay of Plenty Times reporter Bijou Johnson why he wants the job and why voters should choose him. Video / Bijou Johnson
'Shining light': Breast cancer survivor backing Tauranga's Hot Pink Walk
Leanne Blackwell joined the breast cancer trust six months ago.