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Police concerned for second missing woman and daughter
It's the second report of a woman and young girl missing in two days.
'Punished' Tauranga businesses blocked off from own stores
A CBD business says more needs to be done to support retailers "punished" by roadworks.
'Traffic chaos' after Mount Maunganui serious crash
The road is closed and traffic management is in place.
Tauranga man charged with 27 child sex charges
A Tauranga man faces 27 charges of sexual offending against children.
Warning as pre-teens share explicit images
Children as young as 6 years old are posting explicit or inappropriate selfies online.
Volcanix progressing as season approaches
Bay of Plenty Volcanix were beaten by Counties Manukau in a pre-season game on Saturday.
'We're really stoked': High school's facial hair policy change welcomed
The policy now allows students to have 'clean and tidy' facial hair.
Local Focus: Life Coach running for Council
Kiddie wants to be the voice of the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Govt tops up fund for $5m visitor information centre
Minister says new hub will allow Tauranga to 'present its best face to visitors'.
Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a crack at council
30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga Olympic silver medallist testing Olympic waters
49er FX sailors -Alex Maloney and Tauranga's Molly Meech to compete in Tokyo 2020 test
Obituary: A farewell to motorcycle legend Rod Coleman
The first Kiwi to win at the Isle of Man, and a national and international champion.
North Island braces for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes
Severe thunderstorm watch in place from Taranaki to Northland until midnight tonight.
Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a go at Council
30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Broken wing contributed to Tauranga paraglider's death
Coroner rules on cause of death of paraglider who died after falling mid-flight.
'Dream tenants' rejected for hundreds of rentals
A social agency in Tauranga is appealing for landlords to give people a second chance.
Climate change emergency now needs action plan
Growing numbers of government entities have declared climate change emergencies.
Teens arrested after superette robbery
Wheel-brace wielding group threatened shopkeeper and took cash, police say.
Four arrests after alleged aggravated robbery in Mount Maunganui
Arrests have been made after knifepoint store robbery.
Hunker down! Tornadoes, storms, power cuts expected
Batten down the hatches, a storm is brewing!
Principals share their side of the story
Six Bay principals share their concerns - and two are leaving the profession for good.
A year of NZ drug busts: Cocaine at the beach, meth in golf carts, $50k in dishwasher
As crime syndicates exploit top prices in NZ, Police and Customs are making bigger busts.
Your weather: Snow, stormy and sunny - find out where
If you're in Auckland, "it's best to make the most of it this morning".
The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you
Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.
Peters touches down in Tauranga
Peters shoots down Ihumātao as this generation's Bastion Point moment.
Child sex accused faces more charges
A 52-year-old man accused of grooming and raping young girls faces new charges.
Students not worried about retaliation after Tribunal insulation case
The group are often so cold in their own living room they can see their breath.
'Viciousness and personal attacks': City councillor quits after social media hate
'The viciousness and personal attacks don't just affect me'.
Migrant workers exploited; kiwifruit contractor to be penalised
Gautum Rajan Kapur, also know as Kapoor, breached employment laws multiple times.
Maketū murder accused weeps in court as trial date set
The man accused of murdering a Maketū toddler sat weeping in Tauranga court today.
Erosion maps 'frightened the hell out of a lot of people'
Harbourside homeowners say councils should do more to help people defend their properties
How one family copes with severe breathing problems
One in 7 NZ kids have asthma. For a small group, it means regular trips to the hospital.