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Home owners' heartbreak: 21 new builds declared dangerous
The news was all bad for the owners of 21 homes in the former Bella Vista development.
Daring island rescue best of the month
Lifeguards honoured after daring rescue involving a pitch-black 20m sea cave.
Sewage overflows blamed for swimming caution
Tauranga's Pilot Bay has received a surprise caution for swimming water quality.
Tauranga man battling for TV 'survival' in Thailand
Tauranga's Liam Hose is one of 18 Kiwis battling it out in Thailand in TVNZ's 'Survivor'.
Privacy fears over police drone operation
Man accuses police of breaching privacy laws by flying a drone above his property.
Armageddon brings Game of Thrones actor to Tauranga
The actor joins a lineup of celebrities coming to Tauranga for the pop culture event
Welcome Bay house fire 'suspicious'
No one was home at the time of the fire, a fire investigator said.
'Boy racer' raid nabs 16 drivers, 12 cars
A total of 150 cars were involved in the Saturday night meeting raided by police
Rain, rain go away: More wet weather coming
More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.
Motorcyclist arrested after police pursuit in Tauranga CBD
A police pursuit was initiated after a man failed to stop on Chadwick Rd last night.
More Kiwis seek obesity surgeries
As Kiwis get fatter, the number of obesity surgeries is only "scratching the surface".
Teacher gives road design lesson at SH2 intersection
A teacher has demanded answers to Omokoroa's ''disgraceful'' intersection.
Tauranga dad a man of 'huge compassion'
"He was the sort of guy who made friends for life."
'Bastards' scam elderly man out of funeral savings
Elderly man scammed out of thousands he was saving for his funeral.
Hunter admits killing grandfather with single shot
The two hunters were shooting separately on opening of the roar weekend.
School resorts to locking gates to keep out 'drunk' homeless
One school is locking its gates at night to stop homeless people from sleeping there.
Shoddy courthouse like a 'Monty Python skit'
Justice Minister told about courthouse issues during visit to Tauranga this year.
SH2 campaigners park wreck outside council
A poignant message has been parked outside hearings to prioritise transport projects.
Retailers tell of intimidating beggars
Elderly bullied into handing over medication, fights at shop front door, council told.
Kawerau drug-accused choose jury to decide their fate
The first 43 Bay of Plenty accused of major drugs charges have denied the crimes.
Man who died in South Sudan coming home
Sister of man who died while volunteering in South Sudan says death a shock for family.
Isla, 8, appeals to City Hall
A little girl's concerns about her family's safety has spurred the council into action.
NZ athlete competes for gold, has truck stolen
Commonwealth Games athlete's truck stolen in Mount Maunganui.
Man, 74, dies after scooter crash
74-year-old Mount man did not survive a crash involving a truck at Mount Maunganui.
Baywide rugby: Te Puna make an impact
Te Puna make a statement of intent in Baywide Premier rugby.
Tauranga volunteer dies in South Sudan
A Tauranga man has died while volunteering in South Sudan.
Big read: The science that saved Stan Walker
One family had 25 members die of stomach cancer. Scientists found out why.
Motorcyclist dead after crash with truck
Totara St in Mount Maunganui is closed after a fatal collision this morning.
Wahine: Rescuer seeks 'brave little lad'
Lifeboat engineer recalls rescue of Wahine passengers and crew from harbour
Crash on Tauranga highway
A car and a truck have crashed on one of Tauranga's busiest highways.
Security guards to patrol 'aggressive, intimidating' beggars
One resident describes walking through the area as 'dodge the beggars'.
Boaties without lights at night run 'hell of a risk'
Turn your lights on, after-dark boaties told.
Mob threats: James Rolleston given apology
Apology after footage shows Mongrel Mob members threatening the actor at waterfront.