Seventh arrest in McLaren Falls murder case
A 21-year-old man faces three charges including manslaughter and kidnapping.
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Weapon involved in service station robbery
A man presented a weapon to the attendant before fleeing with cash and cigarettes.
Accidental vegan delivery business a winner
Winner, winner, vegan dinner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Accidental business a winner for Tauranga Woman
It started as a hobby, now it's a winner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man in critical condition after alleged assault in Pāpāmoa
A man is critical after an altercation in Pāpāmoa.
'It was so scary': Residents fight fires with garden hoses
Fight to contain six separate grass, shelter belt and scrub fires along railway lines.
Serious injuries after truck rolls near Tokoroa
Helicopter sent from Taupō to attend the crash on Whakamaru Rd.
Mount Maunganui residents fighting fires with garden hoses
Fire has broken out alongside railway lines on State Highway 29A.
Man in critical condition after alleged Pāpāmoa assault overnight
Investigators have been seen putting up tarpaulins, and one arrest has been made.
Break out the blankets and brollies - cold snap hits NZ
Cyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.
Convicted hip-hop producers' second shot at appeal quashed
The pair were convicted and jailed for eight-and-a-half years in 2017.
Local Focus: $2.5 million green space a 'slap in the face' for retailers
Shops closing down blame the 'skatepark'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga Māori woman shocked by landlord's racist texts
She tells landlords not to expect the next person to rent to be like the last tenant.
Christchurch quake 'a lifetime ago'
Eight years since Christchurch's tragic earthquake, those who were there remember.
Primary teachers plan crucial stopworks on March 18-22
Primary teachers will hold stopwork meetings in March on their latest pay offer.
Sons of Zion, Kings in line up in free Bay gig
Line up announced for Arataki Big Day Out
Police release name of Ōpōtiki crash victim
The victim was Craig William Heays, 44, of Tauranga.
Kiwifruit growers concerned over water access
Restricted access to town water supply could harm kiwifruit growth, say industry reps.
People desperate for rental housing
People coming in for "crying sessions" has become common in Tauranga rental companies.
Crackdown may drive out home-based carers
EXCLUSIVE: Policy for those in home-based work tipped to lift fees and force some to quit.
Hollywood, Wellywood, now Boppywood?
Investigation into the viability of a film studio in the region will begin in March.
Appointments delayed as junior doctor strikes continue
Another junior doctors' strike is planned for Tuesday next week, February 26.
Childhood centre numbers soar as teacher shortage bites
The number of early childhood centres has surged, yet some kids remain on waiting lists.
Joe and Elvor start a rising tsunami of support
More friends for elderly folks who just need company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Joe and Elvor touching hearts
More friends for elderly people who just need company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Makeshift village for homeless sparks backlash from other residents
Tauranga church property turned into a makeshift village for a 24 homeless people
Extra lifeguard patrols added as sun, big waves stick around
Off-duty lifeguards made around 22 rescues this week
Record $83m in building consents in one month
Tauranga City Council issued $83 million in consents during January 2019.
Local Focus: Midwives have had enough
Midwives across the country are taking part in a strike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many Kiwis
Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.
Cricket: BOP Development keep winning
Bay of plenty Development beat Northland by 13 runs at the weekend.
Beachgoers brave rough seas off Tauranga despite warnings
The wild seas are expected to churn until Tuesday