Murder victim last seen playing guitar in his room
Police reveal details of murder victim David Kuka's last moments.
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'Struggling' kayaker now safe after rescue efforts
One kayaker has made it to land but another is about 200m offshore.
Unlucky 13th conviction for fleeing driver
Police pursuit ends in man's 13th conviction for driving while disqualified.
David Kuka's killer got the wrong man
Police believe the community can help to get answers on David Kuka's killing.
Alleged historic offence sparks AOS callout
Armed offenders squad involved in search warrant at a Bureta address tonight
Papamoa beach review: 'Nude sunbathing' and 'meercats'
Council discusses gentlemen 'soliciting each other' in Papamoa dunes.
Ministry to meet with school over special needs funding
Decile-two primary school is struggling under increasing financial pressure.
Labour shortage hits kiwifruit industry
The Bay of Plenty urgently needs 1200 pickers to harvest this season's kiwifruit crop.
Port of Tauranga leads stockmarket higher
The S&P/NZX50 Index rose 38.57 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 8,587.94.
Historians publish book on Gate Pa battle
A new book will offer a modern perspective on the Battle of Gate Pa 154 years ago.
Woman seriously hurt after falling from horse
Injured rider flown to Tauranga for specialist treatment.
Teens arrested after Tauranga dairy robbed
Weapons were used in a Sunday robbery of a Tauranga dairy.
Teens arrested after aggravated robbery
Pair got into vehicle after allegedly leaving dairy with stolen cash and cigarettes.
More Māori students placed in alternative education
More than 1200 Māori students were placed in alternative education in 2017.
Dear Boobs – women write letters to their breasts
Emily Searle's breast cancer "journey" began July 14, 2016. Diagnosis day.
Shocking death of 10-year-old inspires movie
My Brother Mitchell has global premiere in Tauranga, inspired by filmmaker's childhood.
Road closed after fatal SH2 crash
The police were first alerted at 7.15pm to a collision between two vehicles.
Introducing's NZ's first plug-in electric boat
Sean Kelly's all-electric boat could be the shape of things to come.
Gemma McCaw reveals who inspires her
Gemma McCaw was the centre of attention at a fundraising breakfast today.
Two dogs impounded after cat-killing spree
'To have her go in such a horrific way was horrendous,' says one mourning cat owner.
Police seek witnesses to deadly Mount Maunganui crash
Police are appealing to anyone who might have seen a fatal Mount Maunganui crash.
Ducking defendant plays the fool in court
'Your targets were trapped in a steel cage in the form of a police car.'
Boomtown 'running out of land'
Katikati is running out of land zoned for housing, the district council says.
Tauranga Girls' College Principal looks to the future
Tara Kanji discusses her vision for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One in 10 primary schools ask parents to pay for teacher aides and support
More than two-thirds of schools say they don't get enough support for all children.
Local Focus: Tauranga Girls' College Principal looks to the future
Tara Kanji discusses her vision for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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.