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New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'
He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.
'All good': Tauranga flights resume after volcanic disruptions
Flights have resumed at Tauranga Airport after ash cloud caused closure on Sunday.
'Devastating to see': Family battles for toddler's movement progress
The family needs up to $10,000 per session for intensive therapy.
Prevention pays off: Lifeguards make waves with fewer rescues
There were just 29 rescues at Bay beaches this summer.
'Feared she'd lost half of her face': Mother's distress at dog attack on young girl
A pair of former dog breeders have been sentenced after their sire attacked a 5-year-old.
'They can turn at any time': Mum's warning after 8yo daughter mauled by dog
The attack left Milan Tufuga with multiple leg wounds and needing stitches.
On The Up: How growing up 'on the stage' has led to an 'incredible' career
The model and artist is walking in New Zealand Fashion Week this year.
On The Up: 'Sleeping in garages': How a charity is helping children in need this winter
'There’s lots of families sharing one house to try and save money.'
Three-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landowners
Landowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment.
The unlucky six: Stars who missed out on All Blacks jersey
Bob Graham was retained as Auckland captain over Wilson Whineray in 1963.
'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changes
Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.
On The Up: 'A powerhouse' - looking back at 40 years of Bayfair
It has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.
New $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun day
The centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.
Preschoolers thrive with free meals in Gate Pā
A positive example of free meals helping kids and community.
Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.
Major drug bust: 157kg of cocaine seized at Tauranga port
129 bricks of cocaine, each up to 1kg, found in two containers.
Rotorua man named as victim of Waikato crash
The crash happened on Tauranga Rd on January 28.
BoP under heavy rain warning, possible thunderstorms
A severe thunderstorm watch is active from 5pm to 11pm Friday.
Veteran pilot Derek Williams retires after decades of Anzac Day flyovers
Williams survived two crashes, one in Cambridge in 2000 and another in Borneo in 2001.
Inside a council's new offices – and why it's paying $91.9m to lease, not own
Chief executive says owning and managing such a building is not 'core business'.
Four-vehicle crash on SH29 injures six, road now reopened
Six people were treated, with one in serious condition at Tauranga Hospital.
How a Tauranga festival is championing disability sports and inclusion
Festival of Disability Sport preview
Mayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage scheme
Residents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.
German tourist stabbed by drunk man who couldn't find his car keys
Kenneth Green swung a knife 35 times, stabbing the victim he had been drinking with twice.
New councillor aims to prove value of Māori ward
Hemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.
Viral sensation joins with Kiwi drummer for new sound
Sophie-Maude's viral video hit over 50 million views in early 2025.
Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, Coromandel
Heavy rain is forecast for the region.