Exclusive: Lost for 3 nights in the bush - 'they can't believe I am alive'
Liam McPherson: 'On the last day, I just couldn't walk. My body was just drained.'
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Local Focus: Music scene hits 'a brick wall'
Gigging musicians adapt in quarantine. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Emergency water delivery for Matakana Island residents in lockdown
"We would usually be pretty self-sufficient ... but with lockdown it makes it harder."
Shocked back to life: Burned man's 'miracle' recovery
The inspiring story of one man's nine-year journey of mental and physical recovery.
'We are all just elated': Man found alive in bush after three days
"Cold and weak" but alive after three days in bush.
Local Focus: Music scene hits ‘a brick wall’
Gigging musicians adapt in quarantine. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Where is Liam Mcpherson? Canyon staff join search
Twelve search and rescue teams are looking for the 28-year-old in the Waiorongomai Valley.
'Surge in separations': Experts expect relationship issues to bubble to the surface
Some people have already called their lawyer about splitting up.
Local Focus: Level 3 opening ‘our busiest day ever’
Good news for some as businesses begin to re-open. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Level 3 opening 'our busiest day ever'
Good news for some as businesses begin to re-open. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I miss my girl desperately': Devastated dad as teen's kidnapper sent to jail
Sister also tells of crying every day as kidnapper is jailed.
SH2 between Waihī and Paeroa reopens after stock truck crash
Between 10 to 15 cows were in the river, while others were still trapped in the truck.
'Not expecting this': Man's beloved guitars returned
Guitarist 'so happy' at return of his beloved 'friends'.
One Year On: A look back at best of Bay's premium journalism
A year after digital subscriptions launched we highlight some of our best premium content.
GO LOCAL! NZME regional titles launch support-local campaign
Initiative calls on people to support local businesses.
Local Focus: Sikh charity speads south from Takanini to Tauranga
12 tonnes of food each day donated to people in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Sikh charity spreads south from Takanini to Tauranga
12 tonnes of food each day donated to people in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruption
In 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.
Schools reopen - but one in six don't expect any students
Schools are officially open again - but many are not expecting any students.
'We need more financial assistance': says salon owner
Small businesses face closure if the Government doesn't give them more financial support.
'Why weren't we warned?' White Island survivors sue cruise line
Australian survivors plan to sue to cruise line for failing to warn them of the danger.
Billboards to feature small business in free initiative to boost post-lockdown restart
Free ads with no strings attached for small businesses bouncing back from lockdown.
Local Focus: Shrink wrap solution gives builders a head start at Level 3
Local construction firms ready to follow new guidelines. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Thought they were exempt from road rules': Essential worker drives at 176km/h
Drivers caught claim the road laws don't apply to them, say police.
Three positive tests: Investigation into Covid 19 cases linked to hospital
Close contacts tested after staff and patient catch virus.
Preschool centres like a 'petri dish of sickness' says mum
Schools and early childhood centres will open on April 29
No soft toys, play dough or sandpit: Early childhood centres prepare for level 3
Centres reveal safety measures as they prepare to reopen.
'Blessed with a lovely life': Woman born in flu pandemic turns 100 in lockdown
Family celebrates milestone birthday using technology,
Man catches 20kg kingfish with his bare hands
It was the biggest fish Tauranga's Logan Reid has ever caught.
Sisters put up $8000 reward for dog's return
Tears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."
Tauranga mental health worker tests positive for Covid-19
New mental health patients will be diverted to other hospitals away from Tauranga.
Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning should begin
'We shouldn't be taking any risks,' says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning can begin
‘We shouldn’t be taking any risks,’ says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I was terrified': Mum cowers with young son as partner shot dead
Alana Wingrove hid with her 9yo son as her partner was gunned down below her window.