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Local Focus: Historic Village hosts Waitangi Day Festival
The treaty has “immense importance” says Mayor Powell. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Firefighters wade to island on fire
The fire at the Tauranga urupā site is being described as "very concerning".
How Baden Wardlaw has been 'slowly healing'
Forced into early retirement and heartbroken, Wardlaw is finding silver linings.
French women's national sevens development squad go back to school in Marton
The French women's development squad are essentially ladies in waiting for the main team.
Tauranga CBD looking bright: 'There is light at the end of the tunnel'
The future of Tauranga CBD is looking bright, say experts and retailers.
New programme to boost Māori education launched in Kerikeri
A commitment to Māori education was welcomed at a Government announcement in Kerikeri.
Round one at Balclutha a success for Cooper, Connolly
With the first round done, riders move focus to the second round in Rotorua.
Last cohort of Australian nurses leave Whakatāne
Eleven nurses offered their services to help after the eruption.
'An innocent life will be lost': Gang violence sparks fear and calls for action
And a gang expert says the rise in gang violence is no surprise.
Gangs at war in the Bay: Fears that Tauranga violence will spread
An expert says Tauranga's gang violence could spread to Rotorua.
Coronavirus brings NZ port to its knees
NZ's second biggest log exporting port has been hit by a trading halt with China.
Gang wars: Mongols v Mongrel Mob behind tit-for-tat shootings
Arson and tit-for-tat revenge shootings in turf war between new Oz gang and Mongrel Mob.
Outbreak will hit exports, says port boss
The Port of Tauranga CEO expects exports for China from the forestry sector to slow.
Local Focus: Two sides of the begging story but nothing from the homeless themselves
39 submissions on a hot summer day at Tauranga Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Two sides of the begging story but nothing from the homeless themselves
39 submissions on a hot summer day at Tauranga Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Carpark clash: Woman given the finger by driver taking up three mobility spaces
The driver swore at the woman after she told him to move his car.
Hot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in Gisborne
Yesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.
Hung jury in Mount Maunganui home invasion trial
Jury returns after two-week trial of two men accused of being involved in attack.
Bikies, booze & brawls: Cold Chisel recall wild Sweetwaters show
Jimmy Barnes recalls one of the earliest - and rowdiest - Cold Chisel shows in New Zealand
Riddled with bullet holes: The aftermath of a 'terrifying' attack
Neighbours say it was lucky no one was killed or injured.
Become 'a city of kindness': Housing advocates say ditch the begging bylaw
More than 30 public submissions were heard at council session.
Home invasion trial: DNA profiles under the spotlight
The trial continues into its second week.
Jacinda Ardern says the time has come to build highways
Labour is spending $4.6 on six highway projects in the North Island.
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.