'Very serious': Bay of Plenty man jailed 13 years for sex offences and child pornography
Judge says a deterrent sentence was needed.
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Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?
The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".
Man jailed for child sex crimes on infant daughter
Man's actions described as "appalling offending" and "depraved conduct".
Good soaking! Downpours to continue into weekend
The rain was a result of a strong northeasterly flow going over central New Zealand.
'Finally being heard': Donation to help change the life of Tauranga child
The mum has been fighting to get support for years. Now her prayers are being heard.
Hand sanitiser crisis: How businesses adapted
Almost overnight, the demand for hand sanitiser sky-rocketed.
More bollards for Kulim Park as part of park upgrade plans
More bollards will be installed at Kulim Park to improve the safety of using the park.
'Hiss and a roar': Tauranga property market bounces back after lockdown
'There is still good buyer demand.'
Landowners asked to protect the region's stopbanks for winter
Under the bylaw, it was an offense to damage stopbanks.
Gang war fears grow: Mongols boss locked up over loaded pistol
Mongols leader robbed Greazy Dogs rival of gang colours at knifepoint, police allege.
University of Waikato Tauranga campus wins top award
University of Waikato Tauranga Campus designers scoop top Australasian award.
Miscarriage of justice claims after baseball attack on brother
It was suggested the jury was distracted with concerns about a jury member's safety.
Police hunt offender in alleged assault in Welcome Bay
Police are responding to report of an assault in Welcome Bay area.
Bus stop smashed by car, person injured in Bay crashes
The council had been advised as the damage would require some repairs.
Salary reshuffle puts all Tauranga councillors on over $100k
Revealed: Councillors who get pay rises - and who has two new jobs.
'I can't forgive him': How a road-rage clash ended tragically
Widow: 'I feel like he robbed me of a couple of years with him.'
New initiative brings better health outcomes for Bay patients
St John ambulance staff in the Bay of Plenty can now share vital information with GPs.
The cost of housing Tauranga's homeless
New figures reveal the cost of housing the homeless in motels in Tauranga.
Local Focus: It's showtime for local theatres
Tauranga Mayor first in line for Baycourt’s reopening. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Massive distraction': New twist in deputy mayor row
'For the sake of the city, we needed to put this to bed.'
Tauranga set to shine bright for Matariki 2020
Tauranga City Council has a range of events planned for Matariki.
Bay of Plenty rugby identity 'Uncle Stevie' dies
Well-known Greerton and Bay of Plenty rugby commentator has died.
Pongakawa recycling drop-off service trial extended
A rural recycling drop-off service trial in Pongakawa had been extended for two weeks
Local Focus: It's showtime for theatres in Tauranga
Tauranga Mayor first in line for Baycourt's reopening. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Car crashes into tractor in Te Puke
The car came out badly damaged and was "undrivable".
'Bright future' for CBD. More than $40 million commercial consents approved
The report showed 32 commercial building consents worth more than $40m were issued in May.
Donut park there: Lil'Orbits moved on from Turret Rd
But the owners remain positive and hopeful for a good rest of the year.
Todd Muller gives first speech at home as leader
Todd Muller gave a wide-ranging speech at his home community of Te Puna today.
'It is very special': Volunteers give Tauranga Sport Fishing Club a makeover
Bagshaw said they helped to rip up carpets, paint the walls and fit new lights
Fixed mortgage rates: Should you break them?
Experts fielding more calls about breaking fixed mortgage rates.
4 tonnes of food a day: Charities brace for further rise in need
Since lockdown, 12,000 meals have been distributed to Tauranga's needy by four charities.
Will Johnston: There are the doers and there are the complainers
COMMENT: Small businesses and sole traders putting it all out there.
Dawn Picken: Victory over Covid-19 could be a long, lonely time
COMMENT: Crushing the virus feels lonely when you can't visit loved ones abroad.