'He didn't see it coming': Businessman unwittingly laundered meth money
Men responsible for importing 500kg of meth invested in Samuel Brooking's business.
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Fears regional council move to collect own rates could cost communities
Regional council says move will save regional ratepayers $2m a year.
'I need to prioritise my health and family': Todd Muller to retire
"Being [an MP] is a huge privilege, but it does come at a cost," former party leader says.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I've started spending more time on the things I like doing
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait learns about putting herself first and has more time because of it.
'Massive overkill': Cul-de-sac considered for Links Ave
A safety report indicated a cul-de-sac was the best option to reduce traffic volume.
Temporary fix sees water restored in Katikati
Katikati residents were asked to conserve water yesterday after a mains break.
Wards and boards: How do you want to be represented in the next Tauranga council?
Options with equitable voting rights proved popular.
Death at work: 'If he wasn't standing there, we wouldn't all be here today'
Dead man's workmates 'deeply affected' by tragedy still relived by some five years later.
Car and motorbike crash on State Highway 25
The crash was reported to police at 12.35pm.
Katikati water mains break, residents asked to conserve water
The mains break is in a stream, complicating repairs.
How Trustpower sale would affect local customers and staff
Trustpower has been sold to Mercury for $441m, pending certain conditions.
Inquest into worker's crushing death hears of safety sensor 'shortcomings'
Issues with the truck involved in the tragedy were an 'anomaly', court hears.
One dead after two separate crashes on SH2 at Minden
Two crashes along the same stretch of Bay of Plenty highway.
Two injured in serious crash near Te Puna, SH2 reopens
Police now say a car hit a tree, rather than a truck.
Strong wind watch in place for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain and southeast gales are on the way for parts of the country.
Review: How to Train Your Husband
Paul Chapman says the play is delighting audiences keen to have a good laugh.
TECT Rescue Helicopter completes 32 missions in May
It was a busy month for the TECT Rescue Helicopter.
Jo Raphael: Are we happy with the vaccine rollout?
OPINION: Make it as easy as possible for people to say yes.
Te Teko volunteer goes above and beyond
This week, volunteers throughout New Zealand are being celebrated.
Mercury to buy Trustpower's retail business for $441m
The transaction depends on several conditions including Commerce Commission approval.
Fatally crushed: Coronial inquest begins into Mount Maunganui tragedy
Coroner apologises to whānau of man killed in workplace accident after seven-year 'delay'.
Landlords selling up sparking fears of future slums
Landlords can lease properties to the Government through a Community Housing Provider.
Drenched: Bay of Plenty has a wet weekend
The Bay of Plenty was drenched at the beginning of this weekend.
Lotto player wins $15,000 in Second Division
A Papamoa Lotto player is one of 17 who won $15,502 with Lotto Second Division.
Second arrest over Tauranga Netball Centre fighting incident
A second man has been charged after a May 15 incident at the Tauranga Netball Centre.
Using tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisance
Dama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.
Cameron Rd: Council looking at changes to $45m project
The final detailed design is due for completion in August.
Two crashes in Tauranga in space of 25 minutes
There have been two crashes in Tauranga within the space of half an hour
Intimate art evening to give gallery funding boost
The gallery fundraiser aims to keep education programmes going.
$100,000 a day being spent on emergency housing
The latest numbers show millions being poured into the regions alarming crisis.
Sport cancelled, road warnings issued as wretched weather strikes
Heavy rain watches are also coming into force for the North Island's upper east.
'Four times the size of Bayfair': Plans for $1b Pāpāmoa East town centre revealed
50m pool, supermarket, shops, 15,000 jobs and 11,000 new homes to be built nearby
Call to move Tauranga airport and racecourse to make way for houses
The group believes medium-high density housing will address housing crisis and traffic.
Not in Monday? Workmates buzz after big Lotto win
The team is still buzzing from the win.