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Ovation revises cruise itinerary after White Island tragedy
Of the 47 people on the island during the explosion 38 were cruise passengers.
Steve Braunias: White Island latest tragedy in year of grief and unimaginable terror
Comment: As a name, White Island is about to take on a new and terrible resonance.
Warning after major chemical spill at Mount Maunganui
Multiple fire crews respond to a major flammable liquid spill at a Totara St.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
Teenager seriously injured after assault in central Tauranga
Police were still on the scene investigating.
Samoa measles tragedy sparks concerns in Bay
More than 60 people have died in Samoa due to the measles outbreak.
Watch: Kiwi mum confronts man who 'tried to get daughter in his car'
Video of mum challenging man has been viewed more than 125,000 times.
Runaway Tauranga lawyer surfaces in Australia
The solicitor left the country six years ago rather than front up to a court.
'Extraordinary roll growth': New Pāpāmoa primary school planned
A proposed new school in Pāpāmoa needs the Education Minister's approval.
Work trip tragedy: Dive victim was a father of 8
Tauranga man William 'Wolfie' Marupo was a father of 8 children.
Revealed: How much former company behind Maketū Pies owes
Receivers report breaks down list of debts.
Maketū murder accused denies 9 other charges
The man accused of murdering a Maketu toddler faces a raft of other charges,
Baby on board: Black Ferns captain has exciting new role
It has been a year of massive milestones for Black Ferns captain Lesley Elder.
Police car torching: Arsonist just wanted to 'burn something'
Firebug watched emergency services arrive - and then handed himself in.
Port storm: Why are we really parking 250,000 cars a year on Auckland's waterfront?
How does importing cars to Northland make sense if few people live there?
'No offence' intended by cruise ship's 'pantomime pōwhiri'
"No offence was ever intended and we apologise unreservedly for what has happened."
Super Saloon series opener: Mick Quin puts rivals on alert
"Once he was past us it was see you later," defending series champion Cowling said.
Bay's Taylor Bettelheim, Fergus Lellman key to win
And the Bay of Plenty development squad will aim to retain their unbeaten season record.
'Blatant racism': Cruise ship guests given 'pantomime' pōwhiri
"Our plea is just stop. Think about what you are doing."
Matt Corby joins Ben Harper on 2020 New Zealand Tour
And he'll also perform in Napier, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and New Plymouth.
How missing out on football team led new Blues signing to rugby
And how mum has helped pave the way for his success.
OneRoof report: First home buyers dominate market
Castlecliff is top selling Whanganui suburb
Sold! Tauranga's most affordable suburbs revealed
Tauranga's median value is up 4.7 per cent to $670,000
Simon Bridges' office 'defaced' in Extinction Rebellion protest
The protest is aimed at oil giant OMV, Extinction Rebellion says.
Joy and pain: The highs and lows of tackling the New York marathon
Locals talk about experiencing the New York City Marathon in all its madness and joy.
Tauranga home makes nearly $2m profit
The biggest resale profit was made on a home in Ōtūmoetai.
Local Focus: Turtles take time and commitment
Disastrous if released into the wild, turtles are among the 100 most invasive species in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Turtles take time and commitment
Among the 100 most invasive species in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A woman equally comfortable in Māori and European worlds
Feminist Beth Bowden spent 30 years cutting it in a "man's world".
Dawn Picken: How to make family gatherings merrier and less scary
It's time to change our attitudes.
Your weather: Sunny end to spring, rain possible for cricket
It'll be a mostly fine day for many in New Zealand, but rain is around the corner.
Gangs and blaring music: Neighbours given taxpayer-funded break from 'nightmare' tenant
Complainants 'sick to death' of fights and constant partying.