The region where armed offenders squad callouts have spiked
A sign Government has let gun crime get out of control, or that it's taking a harder line?
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More than 40,000 properties without power in Tauranga
More than 40,000 homes are without power in the Tauranga and Katikati regions tonight.
Tauranga locals fearful for Ukraine after barrage of Russian missiles
'We are all grieving for our homeland and what is happening in Ukraine is just terrible.'
Pauanui gets enlarged fit-for-purpose facility
The new clubhouse opens as PSLC marks its 50-year jubilee this year
Luke Kirkness: Hindsight won't help us in the fight against climate change
OPINION: Surely we can all see the climate is causing chaos in New Zealand.
Shocktober puts spotlight on CPR, AEDs
Initiative aims to get people thinking if they are faced with a medical emergency
Even little lambs, and calves, go to school one day
Getting to know an animal is important for calf club day success.
Seagulls, porta-loos, back pockets: The $13.5m cost of Kiwis' broken phones
State Insurance has revealed the Bay of Plenty tied first for losing and breaking phones.
Construction to start on 400-section Te Puke housing development
Mix of two, three and four-bedroom terraces, duplexes and stand-alone homes planned.
'Catastrophic' frost worries kiwifruit growers but total damage unknown
'Devastating': Trevelyan Pack & Cool estimates 10 per cent kiwifruit loss due to frost.
'Never ceded sovereignty': Appeal against conviction for reclaiming land
The hearing included questions around the tikanga of pig poo.
First seedlings in the water for new industry
Essential information gleaned to underpin New Zealand commercial seaweed production.
Growers say new rules around protecting productive land costly but needed
Protecting land from 'inappropriate subdivision' comes at an intergenerational cost.
'Bittersweet': Withdrawn candidate's brush with victory
He said the votes were 'humbling' and 'unexpected' but he needed to prioritise his health.
Special ferry service to celebrate first cruise ship to Tauranga
Get in early for a special ferry service.
Luke Kirkness: Newly elected councils need patience and participation
OPINION: It's going to take more than the swish of a magic wand to solve everything.
Gallant Swamp Foxes foiled by a whisker
late penalty goal took Horowhenua Kapiti to a narrow 44-43 win over Thames Valley.
Letters: CBD parking decision driving everyone to suburbs
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Katikati set to mash up art and avocados
Donors sought to help Katikati create 10 avocado chairs and a giant avocado sculpture.
Two new and two returning councillors
Former chairs of community board and school board join the council.
Cricket competitions start - must be summer
Dramatic increase in grassroots player numbers sees new three division competition.
'Fantastic' but 'overdue': National promises to extend breast screening
Australia, France and the UK already offer free breast cancer screening to women up to 74.
King Charles' coronation day revealed, Camilla to be crowned alongside him
Camilla, Queen Consort, will be crowned alongside her husband.
'Like a nightmare and I haven't woken up': Grieving fiance tells of horror collision
'He had so much more to give and so much life to live.'
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: What we need to do to prevent loss of another Malachi
OPINION: For three nights I have not been able to sleep.
Richard Prebble: Any idiot can run - why so many Kiwis didn't vote in local elections
OPINION: Any review has to consider the real reasons for non-participation.
'This is a significant error of law': Crown on appealing teen rapist Jayden Meyer's sentence
His lawyer says the Crown is only reacting to public outrage.
Bus driver shortage: Transport minister says 'chronic challenge' a 'crisis'
The sector gathered this week to discuss issues and solutions, including recruitment.
Karangahake Gorge down to one lane 'until about 5pm'
Traffic management has been put in place.
Loosie also a fine cricketer
Kaylum is an unsung hero in the Gallagher Chiefs. He is a well-respected team man
Busy month for rescue helicopter
The rescue service carried out 30 missions in September.
Time to hit pause on interest rate hikes? Subscribers weigh in
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Rip the guts out': Fed farmers condemns Govt's rural emission plan
Govt says it is largely based on sector's own suggestions with some 'tweaks'.
High number of missions in the Coromandel region
Coromandel rescues made up nearly a quarter of all missions