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Tauranga: Bountiful Bay of Plenty
Tauranga is making a name for itself as a serious foodie destination, writes Catherine Smith.

Fashion Plate: Lilah Winchester
Shoes can make all the difference to your look, says footwear designer Lilah Winchester.

Adoptee's 'horrific' attacks on mum
A 28-year-old man who was given up for adoption allegedly subjected his birth mother to more than 12 months of abuse.

National's Bob Clarkson jumps ship to Act
Former Tauranga National MP Bob Clarkson is moving camp and supporting the Act Party at November's general election.

Dancing nana the next Susan Boyle? (+ video)
A Tauranga granny caught on film dancing with youthful vigour has become a YouTube sensation.

Tiki Taane case adjourned
The case against musician Tiki Taane, charged with disorderly behaviour likely to cause violence after singing an anti-police rap song, has been adjourned until next month.

Planking teen regrets railway stunt
A Tauranga Boys' College student pictured planking on a railway track has spoken of his regret over the incident.

Man raped two women with disabilities
A man raped an intellectually handicapped woman while he was already on bail for raping another woman with disabilities.