School in lockdown, gunman at polytech
Police inquiries are continuing after reports of a gunman at Toi Ohomai today.
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Investigation after beekeeper dies on the job
A beekeeper has died in a truck crash on farmland in Gisborne.
Two bronze whaler sharks seen at Papamoa Beach
Swimmers were ordered out of the water after two sharks were sighted at Papamoa Beach.
Omanawa Falls plunge: Auckland man still in hospital
Man injured after fall from Omanawa Falls in stable condition in Tauranga Hospital.
Morehu Ngatoko Rahipere farewelled
Dr Morehu Ngatoko Rahipere was laid to rest on Motuōpae Island yesterday.
Big ships muscle up Port of Tauranga half year result
Port of Tauranga's big investment preparing for monster cargo ships pays off.
Port of Tauranga profit lifts 13 percent
NZ's biggest port posted a net profit of $47 million, up from $41.9 million last year.
Murder charge after woman's fatal injury at marae
A woman has died after suffering injuries to her neck in Tauranga overnight.
Hour-long school bus ride and still late
Welcome Bay students are spending over an hour on the school bus and are still late.
Tauranga pest crab discovery 'devastating'
An invasive paddle crab has been discovered in Bay of Plenty waters.
Log and roll! Truck loses its load in Tauranga
A logging truck has rolled on State Highway 2 at one of Tauranga's busiest intersections.
Good Samaritan attacked trying to help distressed woman
A woman's act of kindness was met with violence.
Jewellery stolen 6 weeks after wife dies
Expensive items were taken, but the sentimental loss was much more devastating.
Cyclone waves perfectly swell for surfers
Cyclones can create ideal surfing conditions, says Mount enthusiast Andy Jordan.
Midwifery sector in 'crisis'
Tauranga is among the areas understood to be suffering from the shortage.
Woman and child escape after car collides with train
A woman and her baby are lucky to be alive after their car was hit by a train.
Local Focus: Jamie Oliver inspired eatery staffed by homeless
A new eatery will be staffed by former homeless people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Jamie Oliver-inspired eatery Happy Puku staffed by homeless
A new eatery will be staffed by former homeless people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gas leak shuts down road in Te Puke
A Te Puke street is closed off as emergency services deal with a gas leak.
Paraglider crash victim was part of winning TV show team
Surveyor Joshua Graeme Tingey of Tauranga died in Saturday's paraglider crash at Mauao.
Lifeguards rescue seven in an hour
Off-duty lifeguards conducted seven rescues in an hour and 15 minutes on Friday afternoon.
Paraglider pilot dies in crash on Mauao
Young paraglider pilot enjoying second flight of the day when tragedy struck.
'Dad don't drown': Boy's heartbreaking plea as strangers save him and sister
A father and his two children nearly drowned. Now he's asking for action.
The man who overhauled Bosnia's banking system
Peter Nicholl overhauled Bosnia's entire banking system after the war.
Homeless receive free shoes
Foot Mechanics podiatry donated the shoes, on average each pair is worth about $250.
Pup ready for home after hot car boot rescue
Puppy who nearly died after being left in a hot car boot is now ready for adoption.
Chainsawing of dead whale 'desecration'
The whale's valuable lower jaw was hacked off with chainsaws.
Elderly woman who died in scooter crash named
A Serious Crash Unit investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence prepares for Cyclone Gita
Current modelling showed the cyclone arriving in New Zealand late Tuesday afternoon.
Woman dies after being hit by car in Tauranga CBD
The elderly woman was crossing the road when she was hit by a 4WD vehicle.
Four men have lucky escape from tree
Four workmen had a spectacular start to the day when a tree hit their van.
Don't give money to beggars, says council
Police say person who smashed shop windows in Greerton was not a beggar or homeless.
Witness watches fleeing driver hit tree before running
A police hunt is ongoing for the driver of the crashed car.
Murder inquiry launched, dead man named
David Kuka was found with head injuries on Sunday night.