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Crash recovery delays: Truck on its side closes Te Puke East Rd
The crash happened between Brenner and Wharere Rds, police said.
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Opinion: Why sharemarkets are climbing despite conflict and high oil prices
S&P 500 earnings for the March 2026 quarter are up 15.1%.
'Chaos': How storm crews tackled a 'dangerous' start to the year
A behind‑the‑scenes glimpse at the work that keeps everything ticking in wild weather.
Disciplined and pragmatic: Ōpōtiki trims forecast rates hike to 8.9%
More than $3.5m is earmarked for wastewater upgrades across the district.
'More choice for the community': Pāpāmoa Plaza’s 4000sq m retail expansion
Bed Bath & Beyond and Petstock are the first confirmed tenants in the build.
'Enormous opportunity': FTA opens door for more kiwifruit sales
The new trade deal with India will save kiwifruit growers millions.
The 'vicious cycle' driving Tauranga families to Waikato for cheaper cremations
High cremation fees have been subsidising burials in Tauranga, but that may soon change.
How a $5m Tauranga landslide inquiry will work and what it will look at
The total cost of the inquiry is estimated to be $5.014 million.
Restoration of Mauao to begin next week, public meeting told
A slip tragedy memorial, a bund option and Mauao track reopenings were discussed.
'Technically vandalism': Councillor admits DIY fix for mobility parks
Tauranga city councillor spray-paints faded disability parks outside shops.
Labour picks Toni Boynton for second tilt at Waiariki
Green Party candidate Tania Waikato will also contest the Waiariki seat.
More visitors, more spending: How new big-brand hotel could boost city
Guest rooms, dining, and lobby areas have had a multimillion-dollar refurbishment.
Ōropi Rd to fully reopen after slip investigation causes citywide congestion
Tauranga City Council is now planning future remedial works on the slip.
Final offender in $20m cocaine bust deported
Immigration NZ says sending the smuggler back to Croatia proved 'complex'.
New $1.5m stormwater system launched at Port of Tauranga
It captures the 'first flush' of dirty stormwater in a one million litre tank.
Tauranga council apologises after SH29A detour
Tauranga City Council admitted an oversight and pledged a review of its processes.
What new Tauranga flight cuts mean for travellers
Customers unhappy with their new Air NZ bookings can request a refund or credit.
'Dangerous and noisy': Mount residents push for boy racer crackdown
Police say an anti-cruising bylaw won't work – and some doing laps are trying to park.
NZ's busiest builders: Top 10 ranked by biggest jobs started in 2025
Who owns the companies and where the projects are located.
Housing development allowed to go ahead by urupā site
The court kept the authority but cut the housing area to under half the site.
'Doing the basics well': New Western Bay council CEO named
Matt Potton is currently the council's general manager of corporate services.
'Would mean everything to me': Te Puke jet sport racer eyes world finals
The 23-year-old Mainfreight worker has clinched major jet sport titles.
Rural GP fears services could 'disappear overnight' under funding shake-up
Patients would have to travel about 40 minutes to Tauranga in some circumstances.
First XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each region
Who to look out for on the First XV front over the next four months.
All Blacks Sevens player caught drink-driving has conviction quashed so he doesn't lose job
The judge found there was a risk he wouldn't be able to travel with a second conviction.
Road closure alert: Two-day detour as crews assess slip
Traffic will be detoured via SH29A, Cameron Rd and Maleme St during work in Tauranga.
Tauranga driver crowned Drift King at Baypark
Steedman overcame a 26‑point deficit to snatch the D1NZ Pro crown at Baypark.
'No quick fix': Flooded Greerton sports hub back in play for most teams
Three of Greerton Marist Rugby Club's four flood-hit fields have now reopened.
Property company proposes 182-bed housing complex for RSE workers
The development would have 29 accommodation units and five kitchen blocks.
What Uber's Whakatāne launch means for locals
More than 350,000 people in 27 centres can now use Uber for on‑demand trips.