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Murder trial: 'I couldn’t work out who anyone was in the dark, then boom'
The witness hid behind a shed because he didn’t want to be 'blasted'.
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Plunged: Tough time to sell despite house price drop
Demand is expected to drain from the housing market in the coming months.
'Our tamariki are missing out': Why Bay of Plenty educators are taking strike action on Thursday
More than 50,000 educators will take part in a nationwide strike on Thursday.
Sharks on tour: Great white conservation research reveals ‘incredible’ journey
The 2.75m great white Daisy has shown up again after going missing for a month.
'We don’t want to turn these people away': Homelessness blamed for library incidents
There have been 15 incidents of antisocial behaviour at He Puna Manawa library in Tauranga
'I need an ambulance': Murder trial hears 111 calls, accused claims he thought victim had gun
The murder trial of a Bay of Plenty man enters day two.
Teachers' strike about much more than money
Teachers say they can no longer meet students' needs.
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Booking agent fails to get WorkSafe charge dropped
A judge has released a decision about whether a tourism operation should be charged.
Reports of stolen cats in Pāpāmoa unfounded
Police received reports of a large number of cats being held at an address.
Ōmanawa murder accused claims fatal shooting was act of self-defence
Trial of man accused of murdering a Tauranga man at Ōmanawa begins today.
Opinion: Striking isn't selfish, it is for the students
OPINION: When teachers strike, they are putting students first.
'It takes a village': Pride Picnic turnout shows Tauranga's diversity
The picnic topped off a week of celebrations for 2023 Tauranga Moana Pride Week.
New sites for Tauranga Racecourse confirmed despite majority support for it to stay
Hearings on the future of the racecourse and golf club begin next month.
Brave new world: Couple reveals what it takes to buy a supermarket store
They courted playing netball, now Darren and Karen Huston own a New World.
'We are helpless': Store owners frustrated as retail crime doubles
'It is really hard nowadays to be honest. It is quite scary,' says one dairy owner.
Tour company seeks to have charge dropped over eruption deaths
Forty-seven people were on the island when it erupted and 22 died.
Thames Valley Hockey gets turf upgrade
Thames Valley Hockey gets turf upgrade at Ngātea.
Mitchell Te Kani death: Ninth person charged in Tauranga homicide investigation
A 36-year-old man has been charged.
Can you dig it? Rotorua man heads to national excavator competition
The local excavator operator will display why he's one of the best.
Chamber boss: Business leaders are anxious about next year’s local election
Returning to an elected council is a hot topic.
Cocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ society
It comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.
'Aggressive', 'intimidating': Poor behaviour prompts concern for council ACC claims
Figures from ACC reveal exactly what the most common injuries are at our councils.
Business Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announced
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‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverage
It's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.
'Alive and dead': Missing doctor's friends speak out over new CCTV footage
'I can’t grieve properly and move on. We desperately need answers.'