'Massive distraction': New twist in deputy mayor row
'For the sake of the city, we needed to put this to bed.'
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Local Focus: It's showtime for theatres in Tauranga
Tauranga Mayor first in line for Baycourt's reopening. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Analysis: NZ's offensive place names - and the case to have them changed
It comes amid renewed calls to rename Hamilton the original Māori name Kirikiriroa.
'Bright future' for CBD. More than $40 million commercial consents approved
The report showed 32 commercial building consents worth more than $40m were issued in May.
Muller promises more welfare spending under a National Government
Muller made the commitments in a wide-ranging speech in his home town of Te Puna today.
Coldest June morning in five years: Otago town shivers at -12.3C
Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.
Cloudy with a chance of rugby - Super match set
Sunday's forecast for Auckland's return to Super Rugby.
Stoners or socially acceptable users? Views aired over legalising cannabis
Should we be allowed to smoke and grow cannabis for recreational purposes?
Simultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operation
Six people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.
'We were at war': How one Tauranga hotel saved dozens of jobs
'From a challenge, we have made an opportunity'.
$2 billion bonanza: Bay kiwifruit growers take lion's share of rewards
Results incredibly encouraging, says Zespri chairman.
'Lifeblood of our business': Bay companies save local jobs during crisis
Hundreds of small businesses avoid making workers redundant.
'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threat
He was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.
'Tragic accident': Popular teacher killed in 30km/h kitesurfing crash
Victim was safety conscious - but expert says oversights were a factor in accident.
'We've been wronged': US White Island honeymooners seek damages
The honeymooners plan to seek damages from both the cruise line and the tour operators.
King beds and spa: Inside new multimillion-dollar superyacht
Forty local businesses involved in building luxury 90-tonne catamaran.
'Very angry': White Island survivor lashes out at authorities over rescue delays
Stephanie Browitt survived but her sister and father were among the 21 who died.
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa Catholic school unveils principal
New school in Golden Sands on track for February 2021. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa catholic school unveils principal
New school in Golden Sands on track for February 2021. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cricketer on Black Lives Matter: I acted when I was abused in NZ
Jofra Archer says he always been an advocate of speaking out against inequality.
Brrrr...! Heavy snow closes roads as wintry blast moves up country
There is snow down to 400m in places of the South Island, what's in store for the north?
Local Focus: Row within Tauranga council escalates
What's going on at Tauranga Council? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Row within Tauranga council escalates
Criticisms and accusations traded between elected members. Made with NZ On Air funding.
New brand for Ebbett Group
The Ebbett Dealership will be selling new Hyundai vehicles on Cameron Rd from July 1.
Simon Bridges returns to Parliament and the backbench
Simon Bridges 'happy to pull my weight' under Muller leadership.
Gang tensions at boiling point: Greazy Dogs face off with Mongol Nation
Greazy Dog gang turns up in force at house of senior patched Mongol.
Whangamatā Harbour spill: Salvage operation underway for leaking vessel
Investigations suggest there has not been a significant amount of diesel discharged.
Firefighter broke ribs, punctured lung in lockdown rescue
Bruce was helping in a lockdown rescue when helicopter basket swung towards his head.
Local Focus: End of the road for Our Place?
Council votes to close pop-up container site. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Go NZ!: An artsy weekend in Bay of Plenty
Discover the best of the Bay of Plenty's theatres, galleries and experiences.
Busy roads, heavy rain and flood warnings: Warning for holidaymakers
Northland and Coromandel set for the heaviest falls; motorists urged to take care.
Is opening for Queen's Birthday worth it?
Extra costs of public holiday trade is putting businesses off opening this weekend.