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Home sales plummet in Tauranga
House sales and the median value of homes sold in Tauranga dropped in January.
Council asked to fast-track hotel development
PARKING OPPORTUNITY: The former Tauranga Electric Power Board building that could be demolished and redeveloped to help overcome a
Port gas doubles disease risk
By Scott K MacLeod Exposure to a gas being used on an industrial scale at Port of Tauranga doubles the risk of contracting motor
Bike thieves prowl Tauranga carports, garages
Corey Fluerty's bike was stolen but he got it back yesterday.130217gn12bop.JPG By Scott K MacLeod and Kiri Gillespie Bikes are vanishing
Hurt puppy saved as house burns to the ground
A young man ran into a burning home to save an injured puppy as flames tore through the family cottage. The fire, which destroyed
Freedom campers 'out of control'
Freedom camping is "out of control" at Mount Maunganui, with one beachfront overnight park-up spot crowded with 17 vehicles when only
Tauranga's $1m Lotto win
120217gn08bop.JPG Checkout operator James Bowkett. New World Brookfield is the latest store to have a winning Lotto ticket sold at
Two house fires break out in North Island
Two serious house fires have broken out in the North Island.
Man seriously hurt at motocross event
A Tauranga man has sustained serious injuries after falling from his trail bike at a motocross event near Matata today.
Drug fighter New Zealander of the Year
Leisa Renwick has been awarded the New Zealander of the Year title at her work place, Mount Maunganui College. National MP Simon
Watch NZH Local Focus: Buddhist mandala being constructed in Tauranga
A traditional Buddhist sand mandala is being constructed by two Tibetan-born monks in Tauranga Art Gallery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Buddhist mandala being constructed in Tauranga
A traditional Buddhist sand mandala is being constructed by two Tibetan-born monks in Tauranga Art Gallery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Monster blueberry to hit NZ shelves
Kiwi consumers could soon have their pick of a new super-sized superfood - a jumbo blueberry the size of a $2 coin.
'Worrying' levels of toxic gas in Tauranga alleged
The Environment Court blocked an application by Envirofume Ltd to fumigate logs for export using methyl bromide at the Port of Tauranga.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Banksy or Pranksy? Tauranga's street art mystery deepens
As a Tauranga art festival looms, the mystery surrounding the Banksy-like stencil art found in the CBD deepens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Banksy or Pranksy?
As a Tauranga art festival looms, the mystery surrounding the Banksy-like stencil art found in the CBD deepens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two injured during attempted armed robbery at Whakatane berry farm
Two women injured when armed robber fires gun during attempted hold up.
Long wait for exam results over for school students
Jack Wade will log on to NZQA today and find out whether he has passed his scholarship exams in chemistry and statistics - after
Rescue at Omanawa Falls
A man has been airlifted to hospital with moderate injuries after jumping off the top of Omanawa Falls.
One Love crowd well behaved
CHILL OUT: Lucy Langeluddecke, left, and Komisi Bloomfield enjoyed One Love's line-up. PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER 040217aw20bop.JPG By Sandra
Sunny skies for nation's holiday
Waitangi Day will be another cracker for most of New Zealand, but Wellington again misses out on any golden weather.
One Love crowd join in sing-a-long
In what can only be described as true Kiwi spirit, scores of reggae fans in Tauranga put on a spontaneous show of harmony as they sang a Maori waiata together.
'I didn't see a person who felt ashamed'
Guilty pleas from driver who killed partner and mate a start, says survivor.
Bay of Plenty politicians primed and eager for September election
Prime Minister Bill English. Photo/File Prime Minister Bill English has announced this year's election will be held on September
Weather gods shine on Waitangi weekend
Most of the country can expect another warm, dry holiday weekend, but the West Coast is in for a wet one.
Teacher who fought to the end
Leanne Thompson fought for her husband, her family, friends and students at Omokoroa No.1 School each time she battled cancer.
Traffic set to snarl as exodus continues
Holiday traffic is set to build from 9am as Aucklanders make a break for the regions.
Arrest follows violent hitch-hiker incident
A man was attacked and his car stolen in the incident, police say.
Chasing the sun: Where to be this weekend
Find out what place will be 31C on Auckland Anniversary weekend and read our list of the top five places to bask in the sun.
Dad-son tragedy: 'Words don't even cut it'
The family of a man killed alongside his young son in a truck crash this week have spoken of their utter devastation at the double tragedy.
'Tauranga Rocks' craze gone viral
Tauranga Rocks is an apt name for a new craze which has gone viral with up to 1400 locals becoming rockers in the past couple of weeks. The
Nails, staples and glass in prime piece of beach
Nails, staples and glass are being left on the beach from fires lit from pellets. Photo/George Novak 220117gn05bop.JPG After finding
'It's the same, except four broken limbs'
When Tina Jennen awoke in a hospital bed with four broken limbs, she didn't know what had happened or why she was there.