Hostage-taker shot dead: 'We had to get those kids out of that house'
A man has been shot by police after taking three children hostage.
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'Chilling': Man shot dead by police after holding kids hostage
The 15-hour standoff ended with the man being shot dead
Black Stick Samantha Charlton reacts to sports awards recognition
All Black Sam Cane and Black Stick Samantha Charlton reign supreme at BOP Sports Awards.
Freedom at her feet: Peyton Steyn gifted special trike
Make-A-Wish Foundation gifted the trike for the girl who is unable to walk freely.
Man shot dead after holding children hostage
An armed man held a machete to the throat of a child
Cash or can: Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club collection begins today
"If all you can manage to put into the box is a 70 cent can of spaghetti, please do so."
Environmental group helps Kaiate Falls clean up their act
From stomach bugs to belly flops - environmentalists are cleaning up the Kaiate Falls.
Litter womble's clean up mission, and the attack that nearly killed her
NZ of the Year nominee Su Hodkinson on litter, and her near fatal stabbing.
Ignite7: Which emerging stars impressed?
Given the tools to succeed, young talent flourished at Red Bull Ignite7.
'Shining the light': Dawn service at Mauao summit to mark White Ribbon Day
"It's about time men stepped up and did something positive."
Santa is here! Pāpāmoa Christmas parade starts the festive spirit
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Fewer hours and exercise: Meet the employers offering work-life balance
What is your workplace doing to promote wellbeing?
Why Mount CBD has more vacant shops than usual
The city's three main CBDs are facing the challenge of high retail rents and empty shops.
'There is no hope for me here': Mum dying of cancer makes desperate decision
'It's pretty horrific when I think of the girls,' Erin McDonnell says.
Katikati College asks ministry for help with employment matters
Ministry deciding whether "intervention" is needed.
'Good buzz': Christmas appeal hits $10k donation mark
Delight as Tauranga digs deep to help others.
Local Focus: Tauranga leads the way with electric buses
Quiet, free Wi-Fi, USB charging and the environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Injuries mean speedsters Portia Woodman, Michaela Blyde out
But both aim to be available for selection for Hamilton Sevens in January.
Bumper season: Three cruise ships dock at Tauranga port
The ships have brought floods of guests to the city.
Tauranga camp aims to unearth taekwondo talent
And they'll also focus on personal development.
Man stable after serious Welcome Bay crash
The Serious Crash Unit was investigating the collision.
Samantha Motion: Fly tippers are scum. So here's what we should do with them
COMMENT: It's time to pump up the penalties and stop the culprits.
$17m Tauranga meth bust: Identities of accused revealed
Two men have been charged with importing millions worth of meth into NZ.
'I've been very lucky': Tauranga's MacCalman finalist in Attitude Awards
But the real reward is in the smiles of young people he works with.
Tauranga father and daughter take on Parliament with petition for cancer drug funding
"I will never forget the hideous day of his terminal diagnosis."
$6 billion spent on retail in Bay of Plenty year but staff shortages
In the Bay of Plenty, customers spend about $6 billion a year in retail.
England's Barmy Army gets the atmosphere going at Bay Oval
The sun was shining, a trumpet was playing, and the Barmy Army was singing along.
Local Focus: Tauranga leads the way with electric buses
Clean, quiet, free wi-fi, USB charging, and did we mention the environment? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Baylink project: Te Maunga roundabout to move 11m
Detours will be in place while the work takes place.
Wardlaw risked death playing professional rugby
'I thought I had finally made it' - rising rugby star's dream crushed
Police operation under way in Tauranga central
A police operation appeared to be happening on State Highway 2 at Takitimu Drive.
Arrests follow $17 million Tauranga drug bust
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