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Armed police at Gate Pā property in Tauranga
A pre-planned operation is under way this morning.
Surf's Up: Businessman selling $200k vintage surfboard collection
'One board went to five, five went to 10, and so on – end of story.'
Edgecumbe flood: Hundreds may be eligible to join legal case as five sue for $3.95m
Law firm says if it becomes a class action, it could cover another 350 plaintiffs.
Home invasion: Person assaulted by masked intruder at residential address
The alleged incident happened around 8.30am on Tuesday.
What these Coromandel kids found that's worth thousands
The children’s father was surprised to find the huge lump sitting on the kitchen bench.
Famous faces flock to float parade
A deserving person will get to sit alongside Santa at the December 2 parade.
Repeat offender: Man sentenced for robbing same store twice in five days
Don't "just walk out of prison and become the same person”, she tells him.
Still time to comment on speed limit plan
Consultation period closes on November 23
Port of Tauranga: $15.7m of cocaine found in container of bananas
It's estimated the seizure could have produced about 350,000 individual doses of cocaine.
Sirens and services day in Western Bay
It is a day to get to know your neighbours better and have fun.
Te Puke Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Club marks centenary at group day
Plenty of reminiscing at 100th birthday event.
The Grinch outdoor movie night all set to help foodbank
The Hits Christmas in the Park is in partnership with Pacific Toyota.
Top chef serving up the goods at Avocado Food and Wine Festival
Cooking demonstrations will be led by Falls Retreat head chef Brad King.
'A family lost everything': Fire chief gives likely cause of house fire
Crews were called to the fire on Te Matai Rd on Monday afternoon.
Time for some Christmas bangers
it will be Christmas carols galore in the coming weeks in the Western bay of Plenty.
Al fresco dining fees proposed for Tauranga businesses
Tauranga businesses want the council to make it easier for them to use the footpath.
'It’s huge': Shoppers swarm to opening of new development
The Village - Ōmokoroa opened its doors at the weekend.
It was sold for $1. Now this abandoned CBD building will become a $60m 'landmark'
First three building consents issued for the 14-storey parking and office building.
'You betrayed him': Family confront woman involved in kidnapping
Joshua Terrey was kidnapped and beaten before later being found dead in a park.
Downer's Daily donation
Since Covid the Daily has helped families that had never needed help before.
Prime ministerial artwork sells
Christopher Luxon's artwork sold soon after Chris Hipkins' doodles.
Supermarket caught selling booze to 17yo cops five-day ban
The supermarket was caught in a controlled-purchase operation.
Christmas Appeal: Foodbank shares donation wishlist
What will you be donating to the Foodbank this year?
Te Puke sit at the top of cricket’s Bay of Plenty Cup standings
Three outright wins and a winning draw have put Te Puke on top.
'Radical idea': Mayor’s managed retreat idea divides council
A late addition to a submission to the Government about managed retreat was presented.
'Significant' house fire near Te Puke
Police were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.
Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early
The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.
Gas main hit in central Tauranga, cordons removed
Fire and Emegency NZ were called just before 12.30pm.
'Destroyed': 83yo faces court for allegedly painting over te reo on bins
The charge has a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment.
Katikati’s newest community space opens
Middlebrook Dr is home for three community groups.
As wars rage, we remember
The Armistice Day ceremony took place at Katikati War Memorial Hall square.