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Vigils planned across New Zealand for Grace Millane
Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.
Tauranga paraglider killed in crash named
The name of the man killed in a paragliding crash at Mount Maunganui has been released.
All Blacks Sevens go down to South Africa at Cape Town Sevens
All Blacks Sevens finish last sevens campaign of the year.
Man watches paraglider friend plummet to death
A Tauranga man has told of watching a paraglider friend in his last moments before a crash
Life on the street: Nine months on 15th Avenue
Former homeless man says if it wasn't for foodbank help, he'd be back on the streets.
Ōtūmoetai Primary School principal passes baton on
"I've been in the field for 46 years and it's time to take a break," principal says.
Former MP Tony Ryall: 'Why I left politics'
Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.
Paraglider dies in Mount Maunganui crash
The crash occurred about 6.20pm on the eastern side of the Mount.
MPI believes needle in strawberry was isolated event
There was no evidence of any risks in the supply chain or the food safety system.
Teacher finds pin buried in kids' strawberries
It is the latest in a string of food contamination scares involving strawberries.
India A and New Zealand A eager for outcome
The three-match 50-over series starts at Bay Oval today.
Jingle bells: Mall opens after massive $115m make-over
Bayfair is celebrating its first stage of the new revamp
Suzuki Series roars into action
So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.
Whanganui triathletes solid at Tinman
Whanganui athletes produce polished performances at Tinman Triathlon in Tauranga.
Beck Vass: I took away the TV, now the kids are happier
Could that thing you think is making raising kids easier actually be making it harder?
Beloved Tauranga court dog Louie dies
Caring and patient labrador comforted young people giving evidence.
Science test: 80% aren't ready for high school
Report finds progress between Years 4 and 8 is too slow in all subjects.
$20m cocaine bust: Bank account freezes continue
Some 46kg of cocaine was hidden in a compartment on the exterior of a ship's hull.
Cop chases in Kaimais end in crash, arrest
Mystery surrounds the wreck of a car which has left State Highway 29 in the Kaimai Range.
Strangers intervene to stop man jumping off Cambridge overpass
"It seemed like forever, it would have been only seconds, but it seemed like forever."
'Solemn sadness': Church makes historic apology in Tauranga
The church was in town to apologise to Tauranga Moana iwi for land lost 151 years ago.
Big Read: A church apology, 151 years in the waiting
It's been a long, painful process to have the grievance recognised and acknowledged.
Black Ferns Sevens take two from two in world series
The Black Ferns Sevens have won another tournament in their world sevens series.
Miraculous recovery made by young Te Puke crash victim
A miraculous recovery is being made by young crash victim Hollie Snell.
Midwives' union cancels strikes after ERA ruling
Midwives' strikes have been cancelled in Tauranga and Whakatāne until Tuesday.
Six months to be seen by eye specialist, now he's blind
Darlow feels Specsavers took too long to send referrals and DHB needed to act sooner.
NZ A and India A to play at Bay Oval under lights
Tauranga cricket fans will get their first taste of day/night cricket for the season.
Mini tugboat makes Mount Maunganui debut
Mike Pettersen's mini tugboat made its debut on Tuesday at Pilot Bay.
Rateable valuations increase by almost 50% in three years
Steepest increases among some of the traditionally cheaper suburbs.
Car crashes on to train tracks in Otumoetai
It is unclear if anyone was injured in the crash
Emails and memo reveal fallout from damning DHB report
Three key staff members were asked to take "some time out" after the report's release.