Freak accident: Woman dies after clothing snags on mobility scooter
Preliminary enquiries indicate an item of clothing became caught in one of the wheels.
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Horror weekend on Western Bay roads with two fatalities
Renewed calls for urgent safety improvements on SH2 between Tauranga and Katikati.
Allergies: Washing hands after eating better than being nut free
Even touching certain foods could cause a child with allergies to break out in hives.
Man dies in crash on State Highway 2 at Te Puna
St John Ambulance, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the police are all in attendance.
Fatal crash involving man hit by truck in Tauranga
Police still trying to piece together exact cause of fatal crash in Tauranga
Tauranga City Council files Bella Vista charges
The council said the charges were filed on August 2 in the Tauranga District Court.
Grossly drunk-driver told police he only had 'one beer'
Tauranga man was caught driving grossly drunk after almost hitting several parked cars.
Tauranga man jailed for child porn offences
Three years, three months in prison for child porn offences.
Cruise ship spending soars to $435 million
The increased number of voyages and passengers boosted spending by $67m
A power box exploded on the street. Their household appliances were destroyed
Maria Molisi who is 36 weeks pregnant, says the stress of the ordeal has been unbearable.
Bridges called 'chauvinistic pig' during Question Time
Grant Robertson's tendency to answer others' questions leads to fiery Parliament exchange.
Tauranga house prices up 4.5 per cent
Tauranga house prices have jumped 3.1 per cent year-on-year
Greerton retailers battle against beggars
Greerton retailers plead for tougher restrictions on beggars who are hampering business.
Cause of Port of Tauranga fire revealed
The cause of a spectacular fire at the Port of Tauranga on Friday has now been revealed.
Police hunt for man wearing makeup and a wig
The police said Adrian John Rewiri, aged 32, is currently of no fixed abode.
Bridges' expense leak probe deepens
Speaker to consider whether inquiry into leak should go further
Battling beggars: Retailer 'shovels up human faeces' from shop front
Hearings on Tauranga's proposed 'begging ban' started today.
Police confirm 'link' in man approaching schoolchildren
At least five Tauranga schoolchildren have been approached by man in as many weeks.
Tauranga firm admits building 28 units without consents
Tauranga firm carried out building works in Papamoa without required building consents.
Local Focus: ‘Gang members were fighting on our front lawn’
Teisha Paratene wanted to make a change in her community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Gang members were fighting on our front lawn': Living in a gangland
A Tauranga hero feeds families in her community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Investigation continues after Port fire
The official cause of a spectacular fire at Port of Tauranga is expected to be known soon.
Families staying longer in transitional housing
The amount of time people are spending in transitional housing in Tauranga is climbing.
School's out: Teachers walk off the job over pay - what are they really worth?
As teachers prepare to strike next week, how do we decide what they are worth?
Witnesses sought after SH2 crash
Police are seeking witnesses to a crash on SH2 today, worried for the safety of a driver.
Port of Tauranga fire: 'A lot of the staff are very emotional'
At one point, there were more than 10 fire trucks and 45 firefighters on site.
Local Focus: A day in the life of a female woodchopping champion
Darcell Apelu is a top female woodchopper. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The jobs no Kiwi wants any more
More businesses are employing people from overseas to fill jobs New Zealand don't want.
Fleeing driver crashes into police car
A car has crashed following a police pursuit through Western Bay of Plenty.
Jury retires to decide verdicts in attempted murder trial
Jury retires to consider verdicts in attempted murder and dangerous driving trial.
Local Focus: Whizz-kid aiming to connect youth to politics
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Pet of the Year has one eye, no whiskers and minimal teeth
The 10-year-old Devon Rex has one eye, no whiskers, minimal teeth and very little fur.
Local Focus: Māori carvers take the world by storm
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