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Local Focus: Time running out to talk trash
Tauranga sends too much household waste to landfill. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Seamen jointly charged over $17m P bust
Customs seized the methamphetamine from a cargo ship in the Port of Tauranga.
Local Focus: Time running out to talk trash
Tauranga sends too much household waste to landfill. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Dreadful decision': Families split between hospitals
"People had to make a decision as to where they would go and who they would be with."
'Instinct' behind helicopter 'heroes' at White Island
"They went far beyond what could be expected of anyone," Lachie Storey said.
Wayne Brown: 'Once in a lifetime' port move must be seized
The lead architect of the plan to move Auckland's port North writes on what it promises.
'I'll try to keep the streak going and make it six'
He says it will be no easy task but he'll give it a crack.
Passengers receiving counselling after White Island tragedy
Major support operation is underway in Tauranga city for White Island eruption victims.
White Island eruption: Cruise ship passengers tell of mood change on board
"They were on holiday. Nobody expects this to happen." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ovation revises cruise itinerary after White Island tragedy
Of the 47 people on the island during the explosion 38 were cruise passengers.
Steve Braunias: White Island latest tragedy in year of grief and unimaginable terror
Comment: As a name, White Island is about to take on a new and terrible resonance.
Warning after major chemical spill at Mount Maunganui
Multiple fire crews respond to a major flammable liquid spill at a Totara St.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
Teenager seriously injured after assault in central Tauranga
Police were still on the scene investigating.
Samoa measles tragedy sparks concerns in Bay
More than 60 people have died in Samoa due to the measles outbreak.
Watch: Kiwi mum confronts man who 'tried to get daughter in his car'
Video of mum challenging man has been viewed more than 125,000 times.
Runaway Tauranga lawyer surfaces in Australia
The solicitor left the country six years ago rather than front up to a court.
'Extraordinary roll growth': New Pāpāmoa primary school planned
A proposed new school in Pāpāmoa needs the Education Minister's approval.
Work trip tragedy: Dive victim was a father of 8
Tauranga man William 'Wolfie' Marupo was a father of 8 children.
Revealed: How much former company behind Maketū Pies owes
Receivers report breaks down list of debts.
Maketū murder accused denies 9 other charges
The man accused of murdering a Maketu toddler faces a raft of other charges,
Baby on board: Black Ferns captain has exciting new role
It has been a year of massive milestones for Black Ferns captain Lesley Elder.
Police car torching: Arsonist just wanted to 'burn something'
Firebug watched emergency services arrive - and then handed himself in.
Port storm: Why are we really parking 250,000 cars a year on Auckland's waterfront?
How does importing cars to Northland make sense if few people live there?
'No offence' intended by cruise ship's 'pantomime pōwhiri'
"No offence was ever intended and we apologise unreservedly for what has happened."
Super Saloon series opener: Mick Quin puts rivals on alert
"Once he was past us it was see you later," defending series champion Cowling said.
Bay's Taylor Bettelheim, Fergus Lellman key to win
And the Bay of Plenty development squad will aim to retain their unbeaten season record.
'Blatant racism': Cruise ship guests given 'pantomime' pōwhiri
"Our plea is just stop. Think about what you are doing."
Matt Corby joins Ben Harper on 2020 New Zealand Tour
And he'll also perform in Napier, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and New Plymouth.
How missing out on football team led new Blues signing to rugby
And how mum has helped pave the way for his success.