The NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'
Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.
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Sikh community on parade
On Sunday, January 12, Tauranga will come alive with the colourful and lively Sikh Parade.
Shear success! NZ's longest running speed shearing event returns
The annual Te Puna Speed Shear will take place this Saturday.
'So grateful': Student receives scholarships to go to India and Japan
'I never ever thought I would get anything like this before.'
Seabird drowning inquiry: Two people helping investigators
The birds were reportedly captured in fishing nets.
Traffic incidents, roadworks cause major delays on SH2
People are advised to avoid using SH2, between Tauranga and Katikati this afternoon.
Iwi leader explains why no rāhui issued after Pilot Bay death
A person was pulled from the water unresponsive on Thursday.
Scientist's warning to swimmers after BoP shark sightings
Safeswim posted red flag warnings at BoP beaches on Thursday.
Coromandel fatal crash victim named
Thirteen people died over the official holiday period.
'Not everyone pays attention': Fake NZTA toll scam circulating
A toll fee scam targets Tauranga residents via text message.
Record-breaking donations for foodbank as high demand continues into New Year
The Christmas Appeal has ended, raising a record-breaking amount for the foodbank.
'Super dangerous': Former MP witnesses truck overtaking in wrong lane
'I would've thought the driver’s best option was to have braked.'
Mount Maunganui beach evacuated by two-metre shark
It is the latest in a flurry of shark sightings across NZ beaches this summer.
'Frustrating and distressing': DoC appeals for information after seabirds killed
'Extremely frustrating and distressing to hear about this kind of wilful mistreatment.'
'Tauranga is like family to us': Restaurant hosts annual free meal to give back
There is such a thing as a free lunch if it's about helping struggling people.
Water death: Person pulled unresponsive from Pilot Bay
Emergency services were notified just before 8.20am.
Majority of watercraft fatalities not wearing lifejackets
“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”
Young boy named as fatal motorbike crash victim
A second person on the bike remains in Rotorua Hospital in a stable condition.
'I want to know he’s okay': Sister of man missing three weeks speaks out
His sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.
‘Jaws would drop’: Iconic bach sells for secret sum
Beach town starting to feel the heat.
Watch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations
'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.
‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving mother
Calls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.
Twenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki property
In the latest incident, a woman in her 60s was rushed and surrounded by four dogs.
New Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitored
Taupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.
'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lows
New products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.
Police officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closure
One police officer was forced to jump out of the way.
Road closures: Triathlon event to shut eastbound lanes on toll road
Eastbound lanes closed for Tauranga Half Triathlon, best viewing on Marine Parade.
Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say
Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.
Track closure on Mauao next week
A popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.
CBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think
'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.
‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopens
A witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged.
'Mate to many': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim thanks friends, family for support
Mabbott was shot dead and another man was injured in the Coromandel last month.
'Noose with your name on it': Warrant issued for man who threatened to 'hang' PM
'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.
Cause of fire that caused traffic chaos investigated
At the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.