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Kiwi couple swap honeymoon for war-ravaged country
A Tauranga couple share why they've chosen to help others over taking a romantic holiday.
Man dies in Tauranga from serious head injuries
A 52-year-old male has died in Tauranga after suffering serious head injuries.
Social enterprise building foundations for those in need
Former Shell Oil executive talks about the motivation for starting her social enterprise.
Desperate mum will move anywhere for a home
A Tauranga mother-of-six will move anywhere to stop her family being homeless again.
Tauranga family returns after year of travel
The family spent 11 months travelling for almost the same cost as staying in Tauranga.
McDonald's Tauranga 'journey from hell' robber jailed
Armed robber jailed after submitting three customers to a terrifying ordeal.
'Life changes completely': Tauranga crash survivor tells of losing best mate
Eli Muller survived a fiery crash that killed his best friend. This is his story.
Flag lawns and laundry - it's going to be wet
Rain spreads south to cover the whole country during the weekend.
Extended security in Greerton retail area
Tauranga City Council has agreed to extend the security service at Greerton.
National MP: 'Bill deserves to get up'
Mark Mitchell has put his support behind National leader Bill English at party caucus.
Men's support group flicks off unused fire truck
The sellers are hoping the new buyer will also want to help the community.
Rejected wife admits revenge attack
Tauranga woman awaits her fate after admitting revenge attack on another woman.
Retailers blame beggars for sales slump: 'People feel unsafe'
Retailers on Bethlehem's main shopping strip say beggars intimidating customers.
Business fined $12k for 'failing' employees
Bay of Plenty business which failed to provide basic employment rights is fined $12k.
Human bones found at development site
The bones were found during an archaeological survey of a known burial ground.
When righting a tipped truck goes wrong
The aftermath of a crash has gone viral after the righting of the vehicle went very wrong.
Record numbers switch power providers
There were 9794 power company switches in Tauranga in 2017 - a record number.
Horror truck roll: 'I knew it was going to go'
The truck ended up on its side blocking a double lane heading towards Hamilton.
Boy hospitalised after Waterworld accident
Boy spends night in hospital after accident at Waterworld in Tauranga.
Kiwifruit sector recovers well from Psa virus setback
The kiwifruit sector has experienced massive growth since the PSA virus took hold in 2010.
Taxi row highlights 'free for all' industry
Taxi authorities say people need to know their rights when taking a taxi.
Road reopens after armed police search Bay property
Police earlier cordoned off a stretch of Te Puna Rd.
Safety improvements for button batteries needed
About 20 children a year end up in Starship Hospital after swallowing button batteries.
How a Kiwi woman bullied over autism finds comfort
"People see me out in the community and they judge me .. students at uni think I'm weird."
Freedom campers cop 150-plus fines
More than 150 fines have been issued to freedom campers in the Western Bay.
Trustpower threatens legal challenge on TECT cheques
Trustpower CEO Vince Hawksworth has put the case to keep TECT cheques.
Stay-at-home dad offers film role to Gayford
Hallam Woolfrey wants Clarke Gayford to play a "surf dad" in his new film.
'Discontent in National equals disunity'
The Newshub poll may be National's high-water mark this term.
Four men climb 9m tower at One Love
Crowd cheers on men as they climb 9m towers at the Tauranga's One Love festival.
New entrants eager to attend school
Police urge parents to talk with their children about road safety before school begins.
Emergency services respond to plane in trouble
Police have attended an emergency at the airport.
Clever as! Kiwi ingenuity beating the heat
Kiwis are coming up with ingenious ways of coping with the heatwave