'Used to it': Five young cousins speak out against sexual abuser
The man has now been jailed for 12 years and six months.
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'Does someone have to die?': Dog attack victim and locals fume over lack of action
Victim and locals angry no one has been charged for vicious dog attack in Tairua.
'No democracy, no rates': Tauranga resident's rates revolt
A Tauranga woman has been locked in a row with the council over unpaid rates.
Grandmother wins appeal over $400 freedom camping fine after beach visit
'I'd sooner go to prison than pay for it,' says woman after receiving infringement notice.
New active vent discovered on Whakaari/White Island
Recent increased activity could continue for weeks or months scientists say.
Selling Tauranga houses 'for food'
Tremains is doing an initiative to 'Sell houses for food' to support local foodbanks.
The six-figure salaries Tauranga's new mayor and councillors will earn
Extra $25,900 pay justified by committee leadership roles.
61-year-old to defend powerlifting title. But what's giving her the jitters?
Karen Humphreys will represent NZ at the IPF powerlifting champs in South Africa.
Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush
Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.
Coromandel’s cheapest property? Beach spot for $350,000 - but there’s a catch
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Skydive Tauranga looks forward to cruise ship season
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Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor granted medical leave until 2025
Tauranga’s Māori ward councillor is on leave until 2025 because of illness
‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trial
He pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.
Armed police called to Matua after firearm report
Police were in the area of Tilby Drive and Fergusson Park about 4.30pm.
New tertiary music scholarship launched in memory of philanthropist Chloe Wright
Wright's son said Chloe was passionate about helping rangatahi 'realise their potential'.
Artist's 'never-before-seen' painting displayed at major art gallery in London
The collection where her portrait is displayed is seen by 'millions' of visitors a year.
Another fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine
Sixteen ambulances will be transported to the wartorn country.
'Murder': 64 chickens slain, council hunt killer dogs
“That’s what this is - the murder of my defenceless poor chickens by killer dogs."
SH2 barriers could impede escape in tsunami - resident
The transport agency has spent $164 million on safety improvements.
Benji Marshall inducted into NRL Hall of Fame ahead of next Immortal reveal
Benji Marshall is among the latest inductees into the NRL Hall of Fame.
Western Bay Heritage Trust keen to bring museum to Te Puke
Initial funding key to securing building for the venture.
Bay councillors affirm stance on Māori wards
Councillors voted unanimously to stick with their commitment to Māori wards.
A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries
A doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.
Bay of Plenty cruise past Counties Manukau
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Body found believed to be that of missing 84-year-old
Norman was last seen on Sunday but his family says his body has been found.
One injured as plane loses control, hits parked aircraft at Waihī Beach airfield
The crash involved two light aircraft.
Carrington undecided on Olympics future as returning medallists eye Los Angeles
New Zealand's Olympians have begun to return home after a record-breaking Games.
'Lots of interest': How Tauranga schooling is promoted in Korea
'Everybody said when they come here, they don’t want to leave after six months.'
Farmers fail in bid for greater council representation
Dairy farmers in the Eastern Bay are paying up to $150,000 a year in targeted rates.
'Death was his only reprieve': Dog chained for five years, owner fined $2000
'He was so hungry that he was eating the plastic wrappers of his dog roll.'
Warning: Meth-laced lollies could kill - what to look out for
Potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine found in Rinda pineapple lolly wrapping.
Three-vehicle crash on Tauranga Eastern Link
Emergency services were called to the crash about 5.35am.