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Key Mount route to reopen after rain-triggered closure
Engineers say it is now safe for vehicles, with experts to keep monitoring.
Tauranga homes hit by late-night water outage after major mains break
Tauranga District Council says the water is back on for all affected homes.
Whakatāne council eyes new boat ramp and pool charges
Visitors could face $20 daily fees at Whakatāne's main boat ramp.
'Trust your training': Teen rhythmic gymnast chases world stage dream
The 16-year-old Tauranga gymnast will compete in Belgium and Portugal in May.
Construction downturn hits apprentices, but signs of recovery emerge
Construction is Tauranga’s second-largest employer, with 10,067 jobs in 2025.
Peters returns to Tauranga retirement village he opened, hails retiree vote
The NZ First leader officially opened Greenwood Park as Tauranga MP on December 3, 1988.
'Better than most hotel rooms': Private hospital's $18.6m expansion
The 1000sq m wing will feature several new facilities and is part of a wider growth plan.
Orange rain warning: Bay of Plenty hit with road closures, slips and flooding
Rainfall amounts for BoP have ranged between 100 and 190mm.
New toll point for SH2 near Pāpāmoa: What drivers will pay
The toll will affect Tauranga Eastern Link motorists using the Pāpāmoa East Interchange.
Entrepreneur turns health battle into thriving business
The company's portable device offers on-the-go pain relief for endometriosis.
‘A way we can remember them’: 12-hour relay for landslide victims
Eight people died in two January landslides in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa.
Mystery remains around missing bags of man found with fatal injuries on roadside
Questions remain over what happened to the bags Scott O'Sullivan left home with.
Council proposes to slash cremation fee as families go out of town
Many other charges are set to rise, including pool entries and building services fees.
Bay of Plenty braces for 40-hour deluge as red warning risk looms
Forecasters expect up to 250mm of rain in 42 hours, with peaks from Friday.
Councils of flood hit areas invest in flood barriers as extra security
Each 14.5m Ark tube replaces about 160 traditional sandbags.
Mount street closes amid heavy rain forecast
Footpaths on the shop side of Adams Ave will stay open to pedestrians.
'Will further victimise':Tauranga homeless advocates to protest proposed police powers
Tauranga homeless advocacy groups warn move-on orders would punish vulnerable people.
'Genuine game-changer': Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter
Some commuters say it will shave up to 15 minutes off their journeys.
'Reputation for excellence': Entries open for BOP Export Awards
'The Bay of Plenty has a rich history of innovative and forward-thinking exporters.'
Why rush a $3b decision before the real debate begins
One question about a significant BOP asset keeps surfacing: Why are we doing this now?
Students left waiting over an hour as school bus fails to show in Pāpāmoa
Up to 40 students were left without a bus and others were 'crammed' into another bus.
Social worker lies to Corrections to take man with ankle monitor for walks
She said she did not cross professional boundaries, 'apart from the lying'.
250mm of rain: Warnings upgraded to orange for BOP
MetService warns of likely flooding, slips, road closures and power outages.
Why mid-April pruning pays off for avocado growers
Timing vital: Research suggests native insects at flowering may be slashing avocado set.
‘The house is totalled’: Fire rips through Te Puke home in minutes
Bottom floor overrun by flames in about two minutes.
Dog mauling leaves family pet fighting for life, sparks call for tougher laws
The 11-year-old dog suffered extreme injuries and has already had two surgeries.
Crews battle Bay of Plenty house fire
Crews from five Bay of Plenty stations fought the blaze for five hours.
Artist wins inaugural $30k Jann Medlicott prize
The $30,000 award recognises work that has made a critical impact in 2025.
'Wayne will be greatly missed': Philanthropist and education champion dies
The Wright Family Foundation has given more than $50m to charities nationwide.