Four people have been arrested and drugs, firearms and cash seized.

Multiple fire crews fighting to put out large blaze in workshop in Greerton, Tauranga

After a quick hiccup with car troubles, the pair arrived at the wedding in style.

Firefighter describes condition of cold, wet and hypothermic baby just after ocean rescue.

Suzuki Series swamped with entries and a strong international flavour for Whanganui leg

Up to 1750 extra migrant workers will be made available for the Bay's horticulture sector.

Beneficiaries to be trained as aged-care workers but sector says thousands needed.

The main highway into Te Puke will be closed for a month next year.

Online job advertisements have risen 16 per cent.

102,277 items intercepted through Port of Tauranga by Customs since 2009

High-school stopworks come as mediation continues on primary teachers' pay.

Tauranga couple want to thank good Samaritans who rendered medical assistance.

Education is New Zealand's fourth largest export earner.

The law bans all letting fees charged to tenants.

The numbers paint a local picture of what some are saying is a nationwide staffing issue.

An 18-year-old male has sustained critical injuries after falling off the back of a ute.

The negotiations are over for Bella Vista homeowners and Tauranga City Council.

A plasterer and seller of health supplements is given home detention for tax evasion.

Parties involved in Bella Vista Homes development in court on Building Act charges.

Unusual taxidermy pieces for sale on Trade Me are gaining attention for Tauranga man.

Police are looking for a man believed to be in the Western Bay of Plenty area.

The site was one of the biggest sales for the Bayleys team this year.

A bystander said the motorcyclist hit the car, a tree and another car.

John Austin, Alice Cerdeira and Daniel Lee won the ChemQuest trophy and $150.

He's young, alcohol free and a vegan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The offenders reportedly left the scene in a silver-coloured vehicle.

Rat's tails, pony tails and long hair about to go. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Plans welcomed but frustration at lack of timelines for construction.

'I see the lights, the jackpot going, it really takes a lot for me to still not go in'

Industries across the board are struggling to find skilled workers in the Bay.