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Arrests following Western Bay of Plenty shootings
The two men are expected to appear at Tauranga District Court this morning.
'Please come home': Family's desperate bid to find missing father
"It is so out of character for him... he has always been one to keep in contact."
'Scary': Witnesses watched shooter fire at Tauranga property
Police probe possible link between Hairini shooting, Te Puke shots report, Greerton fire
Traveller's NZ death after China trip under investigation
Follow-up inquiry under way after Te Puke resident's unexpected death.
Comment | What's so wrong with a bikini top at a mall?
Comment: And, while we're at it, stop policing women's bodies.
Two men arrested after assault in Tauranga
A man is in critical condition in Tauranga Hospital following the assault.
Man critically injured in Tauranga CBD
The area has been cordoned off and forensic experts are doing a scene examination.
Local Focus: Beach volleyball comp wraps up at the Mount
Athleticism, not bikinis, makes this sport popular. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Treated like criminals': Woman booted out of mall over bikini top
A woman claims she was discriminated against by security while trying to shop for a shirt.
Sean Paul gets creative gift from Tauranga artist
Sean Paul headlines day one of reggae festival One Love tonight.
Pāpāmoa's newest retirement village underway
The development was part of 141 building consents worth $38m-plus issued in December.
Twin power behind Tauranga Moana success
The team were at their dominant best in the under-11 girls' final.
'All hell broke loose': Police recall Mount Maunganui home invasion confrontation
Officers who were the first-on-scene at a home invasion testify at jury trial.
'Tremendous news': Tauranga to host ICC Women's World Cup games
Tauranga is one of the six venues for the biennial ICC World Cup.
Local Focus: Wave goodbye to cyclone swells
Huge waves to subside just in time for the long weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Terrifying': Armed men allegedly broke into house with sledgehammer
Two men accused of being involved in a Mount Maunganui home invasion deny their charges.
Early childcare teacher censured for bruising child in 'rugby-style' pick up
The Tauranga teacher said she never intended to hurt the boy when she moved him.
Missing 12-year-old Mount Maunganui girl found safe
The girl was found safe and well this morning.
Sheree Trotter: Visiting Auschwitz profound and disturbing
Comment: Visiting Auschwitz all the more disturbing for the resurgence of antisemitism.
Local Focus: False alarm result of 'legacy system'
Confusion about sirens for future tsunami alarms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: False alarm result of 'legacy system'
Confusion about sirens for future tsunami alarms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Off we run': Family flee from Waihi campsite after unexplained siren
It was only later they found out the alarm was, in fact, a false alarm
Watch: Tsunami false alarm - 'we don't know why sirens were activated'
FENZ had put 'patch' fixes in place until they figure out how to fix it long term.
'They need to be accountable for this': Residents fume over false tsunami alarm
The Newman family was among those who evacuated after sirens sounded in the Bay of Plenty.
More focus needed as meth-fuelled violence worsens in Bay of Plenty
More than 100 people in the Bay of Plenty have been charged, but more needs to be done.
Revealed: NZ's most (and least) affordable cities to buy a house
309 cities around the world ranked, and the Kiwi city that's less affordable than London.
Emotional win for Rogers at Sprint Grand Prix
There were thrills and spills at Baypark Speedway on Saturday night.
Local Focus: Chess royalty checks into Tauranga
Grandmasters from around the world descend on Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man dies while climbing at Mount Maunganui
The man's death will be referred to the coroner.
Local Focus: Chess royalty checks into Tauranga
Grandmasters from around the world descend on Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Living the high-life: More than 200 apartment units for the CBD
About six new apartment builds were planned or under construction in the CBD.