'You’d almost rather not know': Daisy the great white shark tracked to summer hotspot
'This shark is just doing what a shark does... they hunt fish.'
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Tauranga bouncy castle incident: Person suffered fractured shoulder
'It is still too early to ascertain exactly what took place' - council.
Premium stories of 2022: Supersized plasterboard factory to bring dozens of jobs
Fletchers said it was working with about 70 Auckland employees who don't want to move.
'New Zealand vibes': Festivalgoers travel from all over country to Bay Dreams
“It’s pretty awesome - obviously after Covid, it’s pretty nice to see everyone out again.”
Premium stories of 2022: Rotorua family’s Mount Maunganui bach for sale after 80 years
Five generations of the same family have holidayed at the beachfront property.
'Really awesome': Parents welcome babies on New Year's Day
The parents named their daughter Amaanat which means God’s treasure.
Tauranga man 'a lot more careful' after two-time melanoma diagnosis
"If we weren’t working [...] we’d be at the Mount burning ourselves and lying out there."
'Disgusting': Vandals target lifeguard tower, urine and faecal matter found
It is the second vandalism incident against lifeguard towers in three days.
'Freak gust' blamed for runaway bouncy castle incident that injured five
A father says about 20 people jumped on the large inflatable to help.
Jo Raphael: New Year's resolutions need stickability
OPINION: Congratulations — you made it to a new year, now what will you do?
Making New Year’s resolutions? Five young people share their hopes for 2023
'It’s important to look after the environment because this is the only earth we have.'
Bay Dreams: About 15,000 people expected at music festival
'We’ve got the biggest lineup of the summer festivals for sure,' event manager says.
Scientist spots eight great whites in holiday hotspot
Tairua shark expert Dr Riley Elliott is on a mission to tag 20 great whites.
Live music and emergencies as Tauranga rings in new year
Famous Last Words and L.A.B. played in front of sold-out crowds.
New Year’s horror: Bouncy castle blows away - five injured
Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.
New Year horror as bouncy castle blows away; one person hospitalised
Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.
Full campsites, busy restaurants: Holiday season off to good start
But there's still plenty of accommodation in Tauranga after January 4.
How to take care of your mental health this summer
A wellness expert said there was nothing more "uplifting" than being in nature.
Luke Kirkness: Drink-driving tests must be ramped up to address the issue
OPINION: The number of breath tests and driving under the influence convictions has shrunk
How to party safely: Life-saving tips for NYE revellers from first responders
“Look after your friends and stick together."
'What more could you want?': Tauranga art historian acknowledged in New Year Honours
Penelope Jackson says she is ‘amazed and humbled’ at appointment.
'Together we can do more': Passionate Tauranga environmentalist honoured
Tauranga iwi leader recognised for services to the environment and Māori-Crown relations.
Four Tauranga residents among New Year Honours
The honourees have been acknowledged for their services to a range of causes.
From a $12m to $270m business: Former CEO a New Year appointment
She was“surprised” and “very humbled” by the honour.
Premium stories of 2022: 'Unaffordable': Developers balk at proposal to charge homes $2500 a year
The concerns were some of many regarding big changes facing the city.
Summer weather predictions for Tauranga revealed
What kind of summer can we expect?
'A ridiculously high number': 130 rescues and assists in one day
Bay surf lifesavers rescued swimmers and assisted another who got into difficulties.
Premium stories of 2022: Homeless family of eight: 'We don't want to be reliant on the system'
'We're humans, we should have a home.'
Police helicopter deployed to Motiti Island after firearms incident
Inquiries ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident - police.
'Massive event': L.A.B take out top 5 singles ahead of hometown show
Kiwi favourites L.A.B begin their summer tour in Tauranga on December 30.
Missing Mount Maunganui man found
A man who went missing on Boxing Day has been found.
Premium stories of 2022: New supermarket announced for Pāpāmoa as part of billion-dollar town centre
The supermarket is expected to create 180 new jobs in the growing area of Pāpāmoa East.
Stay safe and be responsible this summer, warn police
Waikato police urge holidaymakers to stay safe this summer.