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Homeless, furious: Inside the Bella Vista Homes nightmare
On March 9, 13 families were told to evacuate their homes. Most can never return.
Seal wanders through Tauranga industrial area
A seal wandering through Tauranga's industrial area has become the centre of attention.
Tauranga City Council to buy Bella Vista homes
Tauranga City Council decides to buy Bella Vista properties.
Woman's plea for lost pendant containing father's ashes
A woman says the loss of a pendant containing her late father's ashes is awful.
Māori chef forages for fine dining in the forest
Hiakai chef Monique Fiso is on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori chef challenging locals to forage for food
Hiakai's Monique Fiso is a chef on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'There was nothing we could do': Neighbours distraught over fatal fire
Thick smoke billowing out of the house prevented neighbours from entering the property.
Kiwi photographer sees red over bullying
Red Matters is a project to end bullying of redheads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
$3.1 billion: House sellers still cashing in
House sellers across NZ are still cashing in despite some markets cooling off.
Storm leaves Papamoa roads closed and new homes cut off by water
The extent of the damage to homes is unknown as access is cut off by the floodwater.
International stars and Kiwi faves announced for One Love line-up
The first line-up for One Love 2019 has been announced.
Papamoa roads remain closed after Sunday flooding
Roads closed, wastewater overflows, houses flooded following deluge in Tauranga
Family wades to safety through rising floodwaters
A family saw their fridge floating away and decided to evacuate.
Flooding in Papamoa and Western Bay of Plenty
The Western Bay of Plenty is dealing with flooding this evening.
Vandals hit SH29 safety signs in Kaimais
Vandals have shut down high-tech road safety signs on SH29 in the Kaimai Range.
Speeding drivers on Kaimai Range putting lives at risk, AA says
AA concerned some drivers treat the reduced limit as an advisory one, not the legal one.
Home detention after unprovoked assault over alcohol
Victim spent three days in hospital and was unable to drive or work for three weeks.
High tea held to raise awareness of breast cancer
Local kuia gathered to share their experiences of breast cancer.
Local Focus: Locked away museum artefacts inspire local artists
Five locals will perform as part of Escape Arts Fest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wet Queen's Birthday weekend for much of NZ
Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.
'Judgment Day' looming for Bella Vista homeowners
Councillors will meet on June 6 to make a decision on a way forward for property owners.
Local Focus: Story of Mauao told in new book
The first children's book on Mauao will be released. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bella Vista saga: Class action filed against city council
A class action has been filed and will be served on the Tauranga City Council.
Cheaper Tauranga flights from Air NZ
Air NZ is promising more cheap flights and a revamp of Tauranga Aiport's Koru Lounge.
Tauranga's $612k tourism cash boost
Tourism Bay of Plenty has been given $621,000 in funding, shaking up the industry in NZ.
'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.