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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Rotorua rattles North Islanders awake
Despite only "weak" shaking people felt the tremor around the North Island.
'Time the city progressed': Ten projects set to transform Tauranga's waterfront
How they will help rejuvenate the city centre.
A meth lab, 14kg of cannabis, $120k cash allegedly found hidden in dense bush
A man and woman are on trial for their alleged involvement in a large meth lab.
'Porn-like soft moaning': Shoppers stunned by alleged 'sexual noises' from Kmart speaker system
"Sounded like, legit, a girl having a good time.”
'Out of control': Call to cull Canada geese fouling reserve with 'landmines'
The council says a cull can't be done in the urban area but it can take other actions.
'Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card
'Even now just saying those words... I just feel the tension.'
Cattle and tangled wires suspected cause of large power cut
Hundreds of customers lost power in Welcome Bay.
Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere
Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.
Life memberships a thank you to ‘chief barbecue cooks’
Rotary Club of Katikati gives out two life memberships and a Paul Harris Fellowship.
Returning city land to mana whenua marks ‘exciting new relationship’
Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance.
Big spike in serious repeat young offenders revealed
Latest statistics show a 26 per cent spike last year in serious repeat young offenders.
Powerlines 'swinging quite violently' after outage
Hundreds of customers are without power in Welcome Bay.
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
What's happening out and about in the Western Bay.
Dentist hit by drink-driver metres from his door describes 'huge toll'
'My next memory was waking up on the road in a haze with blood running down my face.'
Child taken to hospital after crash in rural Bay of Plenty
The accident happened at about 3.15pm.
Animal Rescue service celebrates new start
Tauranga Animal Rescue reopens after community help, success of reopening celebration.
Study reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zone
What puts the fire in the belly of a local volcanic zone that's produced monster blows.
Stags score in first 10 minutes
The local rugby team take on Rangiuru on their turf.
Five arrested folllowing Te Puke fight
Police were called to Dunlop Road at about 2.45am.
Woman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attack
A jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.
Baywide rugby: All to play for with one round to go
Te Puke Sports need a win to ensure top spot
Council proposes $50 community facilities fee
The council is exploring a 'fairer' approach to funding indoor facilities.
12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week
Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.
Waihī Beach welcomes winter in chilly fashion
Bystanders came to cheer on their courageous counterparts from a safe distance.
Business leader recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Bill Holland has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
'I feel quite blessed': Dan Allen-Gordon hounoured for services to youth
Allen-Gordon says it’s incredible to be awarded for something he finds a privilege to do.
Victim Support volunteer honoured for making a difference
She volunteers 30 hours a week on top of her fulltime job.
Wildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
King's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
'We really are a family': Tauranga detective honoured for services to police
Detective Inspector Lewis Robert Warner has been made a Member of The NZ Order of Merit.
'Humbling' King's Service Medal for decades of fire service work
Te Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.
"I love the freedom of the sea': Tauranga man honoured for conservation work
'Protection of our environment has become very important to me.'
Check your tickets! Mount Maunganui player wins $28k in Lotto Second Division
The player was one of 22 nationally who won Lotto Second Division.