'I’m not under any illusion that this is not something that’s not big . . . it really is.'

Police have arrested a teenage girl over the incident, attack victim remains stable.

The minister's decision opens the door to housing growth in the area.

The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.

Pāpāmoa East and State Highway 2 connection milestone marked.

Police were able to reunite five sets of tools valued at over $30,000 with their owners.

Both divisions were struck in the Bay.

Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.

"This is a win after a devastating couple of days.”

'Critical need' to find space for emitting businesses in region, says Tolley.

She charged workers up to $600 each to facilitate these applications.

Thieves took a large amount of brand-new gear bought for world championships crew.

Fields part of the $8.6 million plan to revamp Links Avenue Reserve.

One organisation dished out $136,000 of food parcels in a year.

A special segment commemorating a Katikati All Black has featured in the documentary.

He describes the blanket ban as 'another step into central government control'.

'Yes, it’s lines on the ground - but it’s so much more than that.'

A significant moment in the history of Tauranga is being marked today.

Two people from Tauranga won $13,549 with Lotto second division

Sixteen-year-old Daniel Patterson was born with Wiskott-Aldrich-Syndrome.

'The city needs to move forward and leave all that behind us.'

A daughter’s message will never be read by the man it’s intended for.

'The rules are clear and apply to everyone equally.'

Loyal supporters are rallying behind the owners after the early-morning blaze.

Communities held local Anzac Day services throughout the Western Bay of Plenty.

The platform will soon launch a feature that automatically buys road-user charges.