'A lovely guy who will be deeply missed': Auckland judge mourned
'Ronayne will be remembered as a very kind, balanced and fair judge'.
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Man arrested after 13-hour stand-off with armed police in Tauranga
A man will appear in court in Tauranga after an overnight standoff with Police.
Tauranga Bridge Marina situation resolved
Armed police, police negotiators, St John and Tauranga Harbourmaster were involved.
'It still hurts': Father of murder victim on killer's prison release
Dave Gunn says he'll be off to the pub the moment the man who killed his daughter dies.
Local vet nurse heading over to help with bush fire relief
The 23-year-old was heartbroken to see the destruction the blazes had caused.
Toddler in incident at Mount Hot Pools
The child was pulled from the water not breathing just before 1pm.
Man sentenced for punching teacher in head outside school
The teacher was unable to work for several months after the assault.
Review: One last boogie in the bay before holidays end
Fat Freddy's Drop sent Tauranga dancing through the night.
Late-night mayday from missing yacht sparks search and rescue in Bay of Plenty
Search and rescue crews are looking for a vessel after two mayday calls last night.
Two deaths, four days: Tragedy in Waihī Beach
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the event on Saturday night.
"Pain killers and a wee drop of whiskey" L.A.B. frontman sings after crash
The band played on with their injured frontman.
Kawerau residents boiling water for next three days at least
The first retest results have come back clear today.
Local Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smart
Three local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dreading the return to work? Meet the Kiwis who escaped the rat race
Every year a bunch of New Zealanders will take a radical work leap to change their lives.
Local Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smart
Three local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Water polo Olympian makes waves
Olympian and professional water polo player Joe Kayes brought his talents to Tauranga.
'We need to act now': Taskforce to tackle poverty, housing
Plan comes as solo dad and son, 5, spend a second Christmas living in a tent in city park.
Bay Dreams carnage: Footage of brawl emerges
Video of a violent brawl emerges on social media.
'Nasty little drug' not seen by New Year drug testers
"We've had not seen anywhere near as much n-ethylpentylone as we were expecting to see."
Sold out Bay Dreams festival kicks off
Bay Dreams festival-goers are streaming into Baypark.
Smoke haze blankets Bay of Plenty: When will it lift?
A orange-tinted haze is hovering over Rotorua and Tauranga this morning.
Mall expansions: Bayfair's new cinema to open in New Year
How much bigger can our shopping malls get?
Rap star to play Bay festival after Immigration ban lifted
Immigration clears US star to play at festival after reviewing 5 year old ban
Police investigate death near Waihī Beach after brawl reported
Police attended reports of disorder in Bowentown shortly before 1am.
Top baby names of the past 120 years
The most popular baby names in New Zealand over the past 120 years.
353 people killed on our roads in 2019. NZ's most lethal stretches revealed
The road toll rose today when a man died in hospital after a Kaimai truck crash.
Boy, 12, saves men from rip at the Mount: 'He just kept a level head'
Freddie Mitchell saved two people from a rip at the Mount.
New Year's Eve weather: Clear skies and a balmy night for revellers
Those at some popular holiday spots can welcome in the New Year with clear skies.
Building consents: Tauranga's top five 2019 builds
The first stage of the new Mainfreight facility was approved in January 2019.
Four saved in dramatic Maketū water rescue
"I had a quick look out the window and could see four heads floating."
White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted
The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.
'So so itchy': Mount Maulers back for another year
Local noticeboards have been abuzz with chatter about the sand crawlers.