Man arrested after 13-hour stand-off with armed police in Tauranga
A man will appear in court in Tauranga after an overnight standoff with Police.
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Tauranga Bridge Marina situation resolved
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Jetski-launching Mercedes rescued from surf
The car was lifted up by a large wave.
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Dave Gunn says he'll be off to the pub the moment the man who killed his daughter dies.
Local vet nurse heading over to help with bush fire relief
The 23-year-old was heartbroken to see the destruction the blazes had caused.
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Halved Bay drowning toll 'no reason to celebrate'
Drowning numbers in the Bay of Plenty region have decreased markedly in the past year.
Car crashes into Welcome Bay property after police pursuit
The crash happened on Welcome Bay Rd near Esmeralda St overnight.
Colgate Games: Creating memories
Every year, kids all over New Zealand circle the Colgate Games on the calendar.
Tauranga Half: Who will win?
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Person seriously injured after car rolls on Maungatapu Bridge
A car had rolled near the bridge about 3.30am.
Letters: Tauranga's housing shortage and rates comparison
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Review: Tones and I, Mount Maunganui
Tones and I performed at Trustpower Baypark on Sunday evening to an all ages crowd.
Toddler in incident at Mount Hot Pools
The child was pulled from the water not breathing just before 1pm.
Bay firefighters lend helping hand to fight Australia bushfires
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Coffins as large as bookshelves needed amid obesity crisis
Changes have had to be made to some standards to accommodate bigger people.
Man sentenced for punching teacher in head outside school
The teacher was unable to work for several months after the assault.
Review: One last boogie in the bay before holidays end
Fat Freddy's Drop sent Tauranga dancing through the night.
Late-night mayday from missing yacht sparks search and rescue in Bay of Plenty
Search and rescue crews are looking for a vessel after two mayday calls last night.
Kiri Gillespie: We're getting fat and lazy and we're to blame
And now we're paying the price at our funerals.
Two deaths, four days: Tragedy in Waihī Beach
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the event on Saturday night.
"Pain killers and a wee drop of whiskey" L.A.B. frontman sings after crash
The band played on with their injured frontman.
Sikh Parade colours Tauranga: 'We are here to celebrate our religion'
More than 2500 people were expected at the festival.
Kawerau residents boiling water for next three days at least
The first retest results have come back clear today.
Local Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smart
Three local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
2257 patients seen in Tauranga and Whakatāne EDs
More than 2000 patients were seen in Tauranga and Whakatāne emergency departments.
Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: November 2019
Here's what made headlines in November.
Local Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smart
Three local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Well-known Tauranga photographer leaves lasting legacy
A Tauranga identity has left a lasting legacy through his photographs.
Water polo Olympian makes waves
Olympian and professional water polo player Joe Kayes brought his talents to Tauranga.