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'This is a horror story': Rising body count in Tauranga, victim's brother speaks out
A woman is found dead in suburban Tauranga - the fourth connected death in a horror week.
Bay surfers get chance to join Kelly Slater at Piha Pro
Corona Piha Pro – Sky Sport New Zealand Trials will be held at Piha Beach on March 15.
Woman's death in Tauranga linked to double homicide
The woman is believed to have been killed in a domestic incident.
Tears in court: Man charged with murder following fatal shootings
Man charged over double killing granted name suppression in Christchurch court.
Twenty-six people in self-isolation for coronavirus in Bay of Plenty
Pharmacies and medical suppliers are busy handling inquiries related to the virus.
Letters: Good news for those wondering about roading - MP
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Zoe Hunter: Police need more power to put hard line on gangs
People are scared. Crime like this has never been seen in the Bay, writes Zoe Hunter.
Delays for residents from SH2 closure
Traffic was backed up and stretching down roads yesterday because of the SH2 closure.
'Too close to home': Man shot dead, another arrested in relation to alleged double homicide
There has been a dramatic end to a violent week.
Inside the gang tensions which brought a city to a standstill
Arrival of Ozzie bikie gangs has upset the fragile equilibrium of the NZ gang scene.
Under pressure: Singles, don't lose heart this Valentine's Day
A new Tauranga singles group was formed to make friends, as well as romantic connections.
Pāpāmoa house fire under investigation
A fire at a Pāpāmoa house is under investigation.
Wild chase: Tauranga brothers caught up in shooting drama
"It's terrifying when something like this happens on your doorstep": Mum.
League star representing Ngāti Ranginui and Tauranga Moana
Indigenous Allstars celebrates Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori history.
Tauranga residents living in fear after third shooting in a week
Mayor: "I'm worried a stray bullet will kill someone in the crossfire."
Students struggling to find flats for uni
Toi Ohomai offers 90 beds for students across Tauranga and Rotorua accommodation.
Pāpāmoa community welcomes newest school with sod-turning
Te Okuroa Drive School is Pāpāmoa's fifth primary school.
Ōtūmoetai College - national champs and rising stars
Two weeks in and Ōtūmoetai College already has plenty of sporting success to celebrate.
'LA-style gang warfare': Local leaders react to Tauranga turf war
But a gang expert says not to worry.
Red-light runners cause concern at new Bayfair lights
The temporary traffic lights are part of a $120m project and were activated on Wednesday.
Local Focus: Who’s a good buoy? Bowentown Wave Buoy
Not an alien spaceship bobbing about in the sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wild chase: Double murder suspect shot dead by police
A man linked to the deaths of two men this week was fatally wounded in a shoot out.
Local Focus: Who's a good buoy?
Not an alien spaceship bobbing about in the sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Miracle outcome: Toddler escapes permanent head injury after serious fall
The girl proved to be too smart and strong for her own good.
Drew Brierley smashing records with season's highest score
New World Te Puke or Central Indians set to bank first Williams Cup points.
Wild police chase, gunfire: Man linked to Tauranga murders shot dead
Man shot dead following pursuit in Tauranga.
Tauranga affluent but with pockets of deprivation
Prevention initiatives a key to helping homeless.
Shooting victim remembered for generosity and quick wit
Two families are mourning after two men were shot dead at an Omanawa property.
Cameron Rd Pak'nSave emptied of customers
"The car park is looking very quiet and bare compared to it's normal bustle."
The Blackcaps effect - how the sport and the Bay benefits
And it's likely to flow on for years to come.
Good omens: Kaituna's freshwater flows return to estuary
'The current literally personifies the lifeforce coming from the Kaituna.'
Person arrested in Tauranga after alleged firearms incident
There were no reports of serious injuries.