Aerial photos show shark just metres from people on popular beach
Experts say these sighting are common this time of year.
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‘Tummy issues’ as up to 20,000 taste 'dirt' in water from new $197m plant
Council says the water is 'safe to drink' and there's no public health issue.
Bargain hunter alert: 25 neighbours combine for monster garage sale trail
The Tauranga neighbours have something for everyone and 'loads of bargains'.
Tauranga needs 5000 more homes, but 'critical' development still years away
Tolley 'frustrated' as long timelines continue for project that could house 15,550.
Pāpāmoa Beach house fire: Investigator returning to scene
Multiple crews were called to the blaze.
Second alarm: Firefighters battle 'well involved' house fire in Pāpāmoa
Crews were called about 3.50pm.
'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.
Major search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise ship
This weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.
Vehicle rolls at Pāpāmoa Beach
The crash happened near the roundabout with Domain Rd and State Highway 2.
Three Kiwi sustainable swimwear brands to watch, including the world’s first zero-waste label
The fashion industry has been known as the second-biggest polluter in the world.
Son charged with father's murder in Pāpāmoa
The Crown alleges the son fatally stabbed his father with a butcher's knife.
Home invasion: Person assaulted by masked intruder at residential address
The alleged incident happened around 8.30am on Tuesday.
'Godsend', says widow: Pāpāmoa to have 24-hour medical clinic
The clinic will operate as a 'hybrid' model of in-person and telehealth services.
Guy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworks
All but one of these fires was last night.
Rallying call sent out to establish new Pāpāmoa Food Hub
A rental space has been offered at Golden Sands Baptist Church.
Wife's last words as husband of 60 years strangled her with a tie
They went out for breakfast, sat in the sun and went home, where he prepared to kill her.