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Miracle outcome: Toddler escapes permanent head injury after serious fall
The girl proved to be too smart and strong for her own good.
Wild police chase, gunfire: Man linked to Tauranga murders shot dead
Man shot dead following pursuit in Tauranga.
Shooting victim remembered for generosity and quick wit
Two families are mourning after two men were shot dead at an Omanawa property.
The Blackcaps effect - how the sport and the Bay benefits
And it's likely to flow on for years to come.
Person arrested in Tauranga after alleged firearms incident
There were no reports of serious injuries.
'He didn't get a chance to be a granddad:' Tauranga shooting victim named
The 44-year-old was one of the two men found dead at a house near Tauranga last night
Feeling the sting: Why people withdraw KiwiSaver funds
The volume of withdrawals of KiwiSaver funds for hardship has risen since 2018.
Tauranga shootings: Armed police hit streets as gang violence escalates
Scared and angry locals want something done about violent crime in Tauranga.
Tauranga shootings: 'They ran away into the bushes to hide'
Several people, including a child, were seen running from a house after shots were fired.
Child seen running from Tauranga home where two men shot dead
Police received reports of a firearm incident at McLaren Falls near Tauranga.
Kaituna River re-diversion opening celebrated
'It's a great example of what can be achieved when everyone works together.'
Homicide investigation under way after two found dead
A homicide investigation is underway after two men were found dead near Tauranga.
Mistaken identity: 'Brutal' death of innocent man linked to gangster shooting
Today marks two years since an innocent man was "executed" in a case of mistaken identity.
Siblings' commitment to improving Māori health stats
The siblings channelling medical careers to slice into the health stats of Māori.
Baywide club rugby on the horizon
The Baywide preseason will hit its stride with 10s tournaments only a month away.
Review: Cold Chisel, Tauranga. Long time fan v Jimmy Barnes virgin
Cold Chisel in Tauranga this week for the only New Zealand stop in the Blood Moon tour
Four men jailed for New Zealand's biggest cocaine haul
Four foreign nationals received stern jail terms after $20m cocaine bust.
Local Focus: Historic Village hosts Waitangi Day Festival
The Treaty has "immense importance" says Mayor Powell. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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.