Anti-vaxx debate: Vaccination rates plummet for NZ babies
Just 77 per cent of six-month-old babies are now getting their vaccines on time.
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Measles no joke says mum after three kids get the virus
Measles is a nasty virus that parents should watch out for, one mum says.
Government to support new Māori housing development
The Government has announced a $2.793 million investment.
Tauranga or towel-wronger?
Mr G sends a clear message to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Practice of mindfulness taking off in classrooms
Mindfulness was revolutionising behavioral management in Tauranga schools
Local Focus: Tauranga or Towel-wronger?
Mr G sends a clear message to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Revealed: New Zealand's record-breaking suburb
Luxury market has not strayed from favoured waterfront.
BOP Steamers eager for challenge against North Harbour
Bay of Plenty take on North Shore in the fourth round of the Mitre 10 Cup competition.
Region's retirement village development boom
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Landlord vs tenants: The meth and the alleged brothel
Tauranga tenants deny running brothel, but were fined for unlawful meth use.
Port of Tauranga runs out a trifecta of good news
Triple news bonanza for Port of Tauranga shareholders.
Overseas buyer numbers drop in Tauranga
What caused the big drop in the number of homes being sold to overseas investors?
Hundreds turn out for underpass protest
The underpass runs underneath Maunganui Rd at the intersection of State Highway 2.
A homeless couple's journey through drug addiction to getting their kids back
Their meth and synthetic drug habit left them with nothing ... no kids and no home.
'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rain
And September and October are not looking too great either.
Abbott Brothers' show plenty of pace ahead of Jamboree
Pāpāmoa's Abbott Brothers' drag racing team is showing plenty of pace
Mitre 10 Cup: The pressure's all on Auckland for Bay clash
Bay of Plenty Steamers take on Auckland in round three of the Mitre 10 Cup.
Colin Jeffries-Smith jailed for death of gang member
Colin Jeffries-Smith was sentenced in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Deadly but beautiful: Could Omanawa Falls be opened to paying visitors?
The future of access to a popular Bay tourist attraction has been decided.
'All right, screw it': Teen barber unintentionally gets elected
"I didn't have the intention of being elected".
Freeloaders 'abusing' hospital car parks
Some patients reportedly miss appointments because they cannot find a park.
Govt launches urban planning scheme to fix NZ's 'failing' cities
New approach to planning allows cities to grow up, especially in the city centres.
Speed-dating job hunting event next month
Youngsters encouraged to attend speed dating-style job interviews.
Department of Corrections 'sorry' for distress over Reihana release
Dave Gunn says he hopes his experience might help other grieving families in the future.
Shop owner gets apology from star of 'name and shame' video
"He just wanted to show he's sincerely sorry."
Calls for 'monster' Jason Reihana to die slow, painful death
The father of a man murdered by his girlfriend's jealous ex has forgiven the killer.
Tauranga driver Ben Thomasen in running for two NZ titles
A rally of mixed fortunes for the Tauranga crews on the Coromandel roads.
The Elms: Land grab or historic opportunity?
A Tauranga historic site provokes controversy and pointed comments.
Workmanship and attention to detail clinches building apprentice award
Results were announced at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club on Friday.
'Kick in the guts': Double murderer's early release
Police apologise after family not warned killer was out and living nearby.
Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park
Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.
'Traumatic': Mum's horror after toddler twins struck with measles
A Tauranga mum is warning other parents of the perils of measles.