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Surprise manslaughter plea in biker's death
Don Turei had just left a wedding. A rival gang member has now admitted killing him.
Local Focus: Otumoetai College Principal admits to shedding a tear
Principal Russell Gordon discusses his recent transition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School Report: Otumoetai College Principal admits shedding a tear
Russell Gordon discusses his recent transition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Guess who's back, back again
John Robson has won the local council by-election. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School Report: Merivale School Principal aims to be a positive influence
Tom Paekau discusses his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Merivale School Principal aims to be a positive influence
Tom Paekau discusses his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kumara prices soar as harvest drags on
Kumara fetching up to $9 a kilogram is a new reality and unlikely to end any time soon.
School Report: Aquinas College Principal feels the spirit
Matt Dalton discusses the challenges of his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Aquinas College Principal speaks out
Matt Dalton discusses the challenges of his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Church to revisit wrongs inflicted on Tauranga Maori
Anglicans are set to debate their role in a little-known chapter of Tauranga's history.
'Kaboom!' Lightning strike: Family's near-miss; dog killed
A lightning strike traumatises family and killed a family dog in Te Puke.
Bella Vista homeowners upset at being sidelined
Bella Vista homeowners are disappointed their opinions were not sought on report options.
Funding model 'broken': Greerton Village School
Greerton Village School is under financial pressure now it has 24 high-needs students.
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
Apartment or house, what would you choose?
You could save $250,000 by buying an apartment at Papamoa rather than a house.
Local Focus: Gang prospect exchanges patch for fish
Youth gives up a life of crime when he learns to fish. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Gang prospect exchanges patch for fish
Youth gives up a life of crime when he learns to fish. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
More accused deny charges stemming from police raids
A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.
AOS raid residential Tauranga street
Armed police who blocked off a Tauranga suburb today have made an arrest.
Indian student's death sparks concern at hidden dangers
Counting the cost of rescue helicopter callouts to Omanawa Falls.
Vietnam vet makes peace with Anzac Day after 50 years
When the veteran returned to New Zealand in 1969, he threw his military medals away.
Going to extremes
Fourth annual Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge roars into action 10am Sunday in Turakina
Family moves back into their Bella Vista home
Many of their neighbours' houses are still empty and their future remains uncertain.
Lest We Forget: Anzac Day remembered by young and old
About 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.
Money laundering of nearly $1m in drug bust: police
Bail denied for alleged ringleader of Bay of Plenty synthetic cannabis supply chain.
Love Jan - it's got a certain ring to it
The sterling silver ring with gemstones inset has 'Love Jan' inscribed on it.
Watch: Soldier accosted while collecting for Poppy Day
The incident was captured in a short video on Friday afternoon.
Hummer, house seized in synthetic cannabis raids
Police raids across Bay of Plenty after investigation of alleged synthetic cannabis ring.
Hollywood has eyes on Bay of Plenty
Three international location scouts for movies are Bay of Plenty-bound.
Three of 21 Bella Vista homes safe
Offers of support are pouring in for Bella Vista housing victims.
Puzzling encounter led to Anzac Day tradition
Doing a good turn for two women sparked an unsolved mystery at Pyes Pa Cemetery.
Body found in Omanawa Falls search
A drone is believed to have delayed rescue efforts of a missing swimmer in Bay of Plenty.