Sixteen deaths from adverse and mental health events
Fourteen of the deaths related to mental health events over a period of 18 months.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromTauranga
Bella Vista-related firms owe nearly $270,000: liquidators
Liquidators say they are targeting more than a hundred thousand dollars' worth of assets.
Local Focus: Legendary lifeguard's career spans 40 years
This 61 year old lifeguard has no plans of stopping. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rare Mount Maunganui beachfront land set for auction
The Mt Maunganui block is one of only two large vacant blocks left along the beachfront.
Inflatable boat nearly mowed down by cruise ship 'ran out of fuel'
Rescuer saw 'look of fear' on faces of young people nearly run over by cruise ship.
The Jacksons dedicate song to Michael at NZ show
The line-up includes The Jacksons, Kool & The Gang, Village People and more
Willis cooks up a plan
Kiwi Olympian Nick Willis returns to Whanganui to set new records at Cooks Gardens
'Lucky to be here': Tauranga boy fighting deadly infection
Tauranga boy's long road to recovery after contracting meningococcal infection.
Summer's hot, dry spell to continue for Bay of Plenty
If you've been lapping up the Bay heat in recent days, brace yourself for more to come.
Toto and crowd set for heat of Africa
Toto's Africa will have an added ring to it as Napier concert weather set to heat up.
Toto respond to Kiwi pōwhiri by singing Africa
Toto get a NZ welcome at Tauranga Airport and respond in a beautiful way.
Tauranga teen steps up to save a life at the Mount
Tauranga teen helps struggling body-boarder to safety from rip at the Mount.
Drugs seized at Port of Tauranga a small portion of Auckland seizures
More drugs are being seized at Ports of Auckland compared to Port of Tauranga.
First save: 13yo rookie surf lifesaver notches up first rescue at Tauranga
Teen with just two months of surf lifesaving training commended after saving a life.
Summer Catch Up: Amputee takes steps towards big goal
A BoP amputee has his sights set on working with Paralympians, among other things.
Baby hurt from 'non-accidental' injuries remains in hospital
An injured baby boy remains in hospital in a serious condition as police investigate.
Cosmic light 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience for local skywatchers
A cosmic shower of light has been described as "once in a lifetime" experience.
Beach weather: Metservice's pick of the day
Napier, Hastings and Blenheim set to share high of 32C today.
Sun shines as workers farewell holidays
Fine start to the working year forecast in upper North Island.
Where are our campgrounds? Searching for the soul of summer
Scorching days in the sun, crashing waves as you sleep - is the Kiwi holiday under threat?
Hot, gales, rain - a Kiwi summer weekend
There is hot weather in much of NZ today, but gales and heavy rain are on the way, too.
Schoolgirl, 15, swims length of Lake Rotoiti
Georgia Bavington left Okere Falls at 6.45am and made it to Korokitewao Bay by 11.15am.
Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
Bay Dreams 2019: 10.5 hours of quality entertainment
Bay Dreams 2019: A festival that had us wanting more.
Name released in Matakana Island death
Police have released the name of the man who died on Matakana Island.
Seriously injured baby boy's injuries 'not accidental'
The serious injuries sustained by a Tauranga baby not caused by an accident, say police.
Traffic chaos hits Tauranga
Heavy traffic backed up kilometres along State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Katikati.
Bay Dreams festival-goers fuming at post-show problems
Would you pay more than triple the price for a ride home?
Summer dream homes on sale right now
Take a look at some of the most spectacular Kiwi homes on sale this summer.
YEAR IN REVIEW: 'Overfilled' glass crates left unemptied
Year in review: Many people will be coming home to unemptied yellow-stickered glass crates
Police investigating unexplained death on Matakana Island
Police are investigating an unexplained death
Girl, 7, steps on hypodermic needle in park
A Tauranga 7-year-old stood on a hypodermic needle in grass at popular Memorial Park.
Police inquiry into baby boy's injuries ongoing
Team of 15 police staff continue to investigate the cause of Tauranga baby boy's injuries
Pod of dolphins at Mt Maunganui create 'New Year's blessing' for Alaskan family
They were delighted to witness a pod of around 30 bottlenose dolphins playing in the surf.