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TECT Rescue chopper's life-saving missions in April revealed
TECT Rescue Helicopter carried out 46 life-saving rescue missions last month.
Samantha Motion: Back from the brink - Maketu Pies' extraordinary survival
Opinion: There are fringe and rural towns around New Zealand teetering on the edge.
Cause of house fire in Edgecumbe under investigation
A fire investigator is investigating the cause of a well-involved house fire in Edgecumbe.
Kiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospital
Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.
Double murder trial: Jury hears brothers' recorded prison call
'I'm f***** happy I did it all', the accused brother said after the alleged murders.
One person dead after crash between motorbike and car
The crash happened at 5.50pm.
Tauranga Habour Bridge fibre cable damaged by fire - 3000 lose internet
Many of the customers affected are in the Te Puke area.
Luke Kirkness: What I learnt from covering Axle's disappearance
OPINION: The people of Tolaga Bay and East Cape have shown us how we all ought to live.
Jo Raphael: Free school buses great news
OPINION: Free buses for school should help free up congestion.
Brrrrrr! Sub zero temps as region shivers
Frozen windscreens and glistening lawns were on the menu this morning.
Revealed: Email from ousted Tauranga councillor warns Wellington council of 'serious natural justice concerns'
The email was sent to all Wellington councillors and the city's mayor.
'Unprecedented drought': No relief from water restrictions in sight
City faces 'a potential problem sourcing water', warns council.
State Highway 29 reopens after logging truck crash clean-up
The crash is reported to be near Soldiers Rd.
Jo Raphael: Don't make border workers choose between job or jab
OPINION: Port workers shouldn't have to choose between their job or the jab.
Tauranga public invited to long-term plan open days
The plan proposes investing $4.57 billion in key priority areas now and for the future.
Freedom camping clampdown: Breaches soar, vans spotted using 'dodgy' self-containment stickers
Cars with "a dodgy sticker" are in line of proposed changes to freedom camping rules.
'A monster': Survivor hits out as serial rapist locked up indefinitely
'I am standing here today to reclaim my confidence and power.'
Mauao to close to public for helicopter operation
Security and barriers will be in place at entrances to advise visitors of the closure.
Breakers to play Taipans in Rotorua
The transtasman bubble means the Breakers can take games to New Zealand's regions.
'I'm pulling out lots of teeth every week': Grim reality of sugary drinks
It comes as the DHB ends the sale of all artificially sweetened and sugary drinks on site.
Local Focus: Today is ME day
"Chronic Fatigue doesn't do it justice." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
May warmer than usual, but will it continue?
May has been warmer and drier than previous years on average.
Critic and backers react to green light for new Ōmokoroa town centre
Jace Investments Limited has been granted consent to establish a town centre in Ōmokoroa.
'Scared for my life': Witness in double murder trial says gun was turned on him
A Crown witness has described what happened when the man he worked for was fatally shot.
Police Constable back home after burns treatment
Kris Dale, formerly of Whakatāne, was badly burned by a gas bottle.
Construction on horizon for $933m Takitimu North Link
The Govt says it is delivering but National MP Simon Bridges is hitting back over delays.
'Extremely concerning': Kids aged 5 to 9 caught with illicit drugs
Kids, drugs, and cops: New figures reveal details about NZ youth and illicit substances
Man charged with manslaughter over fatal Pāpāmoa crash
The 29-year-old man will appear in Tauranga High Court on May 26.
'Not a political memoir': Simon Bridges announces book
The Tauranga MP and former National leader announced the book on his social media pages.
Passengers forced to exit plane at Tauranga Airport
The incident was reported about 7.50am.
'Massive inquiry': New townhouse development to be built opposite Tauranga racecourse
The Stables in Greerton had "massive inquiries" in days, Bask in the Mount has sold out.
Jo Raphael: Marathon participants an inspirational bunch
OPINION: These annual events are yearly highlights on the region's calendar.