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'Filling with smoke': Driver injured in head-on campervan crash
Hazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.
'Life-changing': The Kiwi women finding empowerment in hunting and fishing
Wild Chix offers a safe space for women to learn without judgment or stereotypes.
'Deeply worrying': Urgent call for whooping cough jabs
More than 30 people have been hospitalised in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since last year.
'Absolute chaos': New roundabout setup causes confusion
The changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.
Stock Takes: Why more Kiwis are taking a punt on Wall St
Plus: Auckland Airport and Spark are back in favour with analysts at Morningstar.
Editorial: No place like home, but is that enough?
OPINION: Losing talented and skilled people overseas is an ongoing problem.
Man installed stolen ambulance gear in his vehicle
He also admitted possessing police gear, including a spike used to deflate tyres.
Four rescued from BoP floodwaters
Fire and Emergency responded to two incidents to rescue four from floodwaters.
Thieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metal
Almost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say.
Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
Couple forced to 'watch our home burn' overwhelmed by support
'I really didn't realise the extent of damage I would be coming home to.'
The Spring of Water: Māori-owned birthing unit reopens on East Coast after cyclone closure
The new unit, Te Puna Wai, is the only Māori-owned birthing unit.
Single shoplifting report leads to 37 convictions, jail for prolific offender
A Tauranga shoplifter got two years for 37 charges since last year.
One council to rule them all? Rotorua to explore options with neighbours
Tauranga mayor backs having the conversation, saying it's time to 'put egos aside'.
'It could have been much worse': Beloved restaurant's staff take stock after fire
Castle 91 will be closed for repairs but the Brookfield location remains open.
Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns
OPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.
Badly injured man spends nearly eight hours trapped in tractor by fallen tree
The man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.
Fire at Tauranga restaurant
Firefighters have been called to the Castle 91 restaurant on Cameron Rd in Greerton this afternoon. Video / Supplied
Armed police responding to gun report seize toy
Armed police were called to a carpark near Mount Maunganui beach on Saturday.
'I'm not deserving': Radio veteran, voice of motorsport honoured
Brian Kelly's contributions behind the mic over 55 years in radio have been recognised.
'I didn't give up on myself': BMX Olympian receives 'special' honour
Sarah Walker is honoured for her services to BMX and sports governance.
'Serial entrepreneur' Wayne Wright honoured for services to education, philanthropy
Wright co-founded BestStart - the country's largest early childhood education provider.
'Pretty special': Sistema founder's surprise at receiving knighthood
Plus: Several other prominent business people have been honoured.
Opinion: Is the US dollar losing its shine on the global stage?
The US dollar has fallen over 6% against the NZ dollar this year.
Collins backs Trump's $300b 'Golden Dome' missile defence plan
Critics warn it may trigger a global arms race and provoke adversaries.
Mercedes ploughs through Tauranga bakery
No injuries were reported, but the bakery was extensively damaged.