Tauranga's $612k tourism cash boost
Tourism Bay of Plenty has been given $621,000 in funding, shaking up the industry in NZ.
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'Grave concerns' for Tauranga school children
Increasing amount of traffic on Tauranga roads sparks concern for children's safety.
$1.3m spent on meth cleanup in state houses
Just $3000 spent on mould treatment in Housing New Zealand homes.
Grieving widow's 'overwhelming sadness'
Widow of crash victim Adrian Hetet says 'overwhelming feelings of sadness' never leave.
House of the Year judge: Signs your home is on trend
House of the Year judge on the latest housing trends. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ria Hall key part of inaugural Matariki Allstars concert
Event organiser Sam Hema had Ria Hall in mind when he came up with the concert concept.
Grieving mother: 'Bullying erodes ... confidence, it kills them'
"It's bullying that erodes people's confidence..it kills them," grieving mum tells.
Local Focus: Tauranga Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
Disturbing discovery made in Tauranga Moana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
Aggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School of the Week: Arataki Primary School
Principal says of school: "This is what I want, this is where I want to be."
Kiwifruit industry rejoices at much-needed cold snap
Growers need colder weather to raise the brix - or sugar - level in kiwifruit.
Local Focus: Tai Chi enthusiasts turning their disability into ability
A local Tai Chi Society is flipping the script. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Elderly compete at the Rest Home Games
150 senior citizens took on the annual Rest Home Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: House of the Year competition hits the Bay
What are the current housing trends in the Bay? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tai chi converts fans into movers, not shakers
A local tai chi society is moving people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hammer threat in Papamoa store robbery
Domino's Pizza in Papamoa was robbed on Saturday night.
Working poor: '4 out of 10 families in poverty have jobs'
Rising rental prices are forcing more working families into poverty, support groups say.
Ute crashes into house in Matapihi
The vehicle is being left in place for safety reasons and while police investigate.
Man holds up Papamoa Domino's Pizza with hammer
Police could not say if the robbery was linked to the Subway robbery last Friday night.
Rangataua women's rugby team support foodbank appeal
The SOS appeal has raised more than $8200 and more than 3500 food items have been donated.
More chilly, wet weather to come
Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.
Robbery at Subway store in Tauranga
Tauranga Subway store assistant threatened and robbed of cash tonight.
Remarkable case of compassion in case of slain police officer
The former partner of a slain police officer's remarkable example of compassion.
Elderly woman dies after being hit by car
Woman dies after being hit by a car on Oceanbeach Rd
Armageddon arrives in Tauranga
For Jesse Campbell, heading to an Armageddon event is a family tradition.
Former Zespri chief joins DMS board
Lain Jager has a new position on the board of a Tauranga company
100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
Fiji woman sentenced for using visa obtained fraudulently
Woman's husband had fabricated story his family had been massacred to get citizenship.
Glider pilot killed in crash on his first solo flight
Gavin Harvey died doing a new sport he loved.
Family of 8 with premature babies living in motel
A family of eight, including premature twins, are living in emergency accommodation.
Teacher censured for Facebook links, 'Māori way' sleepovers with students
Tribunal has found that her actions breached "professional boundaries".
Car dealer to pay $41K over Corvette defects
The $41,999 Chevrolet Corvette showed issues during its first major outing.
Air NZ plane lands after circling Tauranga Airport
Fifty people on board Air NZ flight circling Tauranga Airport with landing gear problems.
Tauranga man killed in Kaimai crash
The man killed near the Kaimai Summit has been identified as Paul Butcher of Pyes Pa.