Hidden bush lab: Meth 'bomb' so big it had to be choppered out
The 'terraced' lab was covered in camouflage netting and dug into the side of steep bush.
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Wastewater overflow floods clubrooms after pipeline blockage
The overflow flooded the ground floor and may have damaged sports equipment.
Dame Susan Devoy one of first inductees into PSA Hall of Fame
Devoy was born in Rotorua and lives in Tauranga.
‘I would go home and not sleep’: How police cope with crash trauma
Once they were expected to 'harden', or have a beer - now there are better ways.
Te reo Māori in public sector Waitangi Tribunal inquiry starts
The Tauranga-based iwi had been inundated with support since lodging its application.
Editorial: Tension between environment and economic development looms
OPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.
Farmers can make great investors - Mark Lister
OPINION: Farmers have an awful lot of risks to consider.
Meet the Kiwi bodyguards protecting NZ’s rich and famous
Clients have safe rooms, intruder detection, CCTV, drivers, and kidnap protection plans.
‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinics
Some patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.
'Blocked': Surgeon 'battling' to introduce life-changing surgery in NZ
Dr Chris Holdaway hopes to see the surgery offered in NZ before he retires.
Anger as commissioners push Tauranga housing change ahead of city council election
The move has stirred debate amongst Tauranga mayoral hopefuls.
'Death sentence' living in NZ: Mum paying $180k for surgery in Germany
'If we didn’t go ... within the next five years I’ll die.'
'It could get quite messy': Tauranga prepares to elect new council
Sparks may fly on the campaign trail with sacked councillors wanting their old jobs back.
'No blood on my hands': Man accused of Ardern death threat faces trial
Judge-alone trial date set for BOP man rearrested 20 months after warrant issued.
Crash involving bus and car in Tauranga
Police were called to the intersection of Chadwick and Oropi Rds.
'Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the rise
Police are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.
'Time the city progressed': Ten projects set to transform Tauranga's waterfront
How they will help rejuvenate the city centre.
A meth lab, 14kg of cannabis, $120k cash allegedly found hidden in dense bush
A man and woman are on trial for their alleged involvement in a large meth lab.
'Porn-like soft moaning': Shoppers stunned by alleged 'sexual noises' from Kmart speaker system
"Sounded like, legit, a girl having a good time.”
'Out of control': Call to cull Canada geese fouling reserve with 'landmines'
The council says a cull can't be done in the urban area but it can take other actions.
Cattle and tangled wires suspected cause of large power cut
Hundreds of customers lost power in Welcome Bay.
Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere
Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.
Returning city land to mana whenua marks ‘exciting new relationship’
Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance.
Powerlines 'swinging quite violently' after outage
Hundreds of customers are without power in Welcome Bay.
Dentist hit by drink-driver metres from his door describes 'huge toll'
'My next memory was waking up on the road in a haze with blood running down my face.'
Woman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attack
A jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.
12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week
Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.
Business leader recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Bill Holland has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
'I feel quite blessed': Dan Allen-Gordon hounoured for services to youth
Allen-Gordon says it’s incredible to be awarded for something he finds a privilege to do.
Victim Support volunteer honoured for making a difference
She volunteers 30 hours a week on top of her fulltime job.
'Humbling' King's Service Medal for decades of fire service work
Te Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.
Check your tickets! Mount Maunganui player wins $28k in Lotto Second Division
The player was one of 22 nationally who won Lotto Second Division.
'Blew up' overnight: How Kiwi teen dancer amassed millions of followers
How a 15-second dance launched a teen's career.