Santa’s little helper: Kiwi teacher to work as elf in Santa village in Finland
Kids already warned to be on their best behaviour with the Arctic Circle-bound teacher.
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Bay of Plenty Steamers end Hawke's Bay Magpies' season
An erratic season concludes in Tauranga.
'You broke my family': Son's words to father who sexually abused him for 7 years
The dad coached his young son and friend to perform sexual acts in front of him.
The meth lab, the gang taxing and a murder charge
Five years after a meth lab was found in bush, the chaotic fallout can be revealed.
City to Surf: Entries open for Bay's biggest fun run and walk
The race takes in some of Tauranga's most iconic scenery.
'I can’t remember': Rape complainant's memory under scrutiny in seasonal workers' trial
After struggling to piece together night's events, woman says she knows she said 'no'.
Two injured in Paengaroa crash
A vehicle has hit a fence or bank on Te Puke Highway.
'Not a choice': 2.8% of Tauranga people experience homelessness
Rough sleeping is what most people think of when it comes to homelessness.
Tauranga council projects spurned for fast-tracking
Tauranga City Council is disappointed that its fast-track applications have been declined
Gymnast with Olympic dreams has just one thing holding her back
Azaria Tai is 8 years old and excelled in her first competitive season.
Bad vibrations: Raised crossing ripped out, levelled after shaking complaints
Locals say council spending on the project has been wasteful.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
'A future for us here': How young city professionals can shift their mindset
OPINION: Three tips for finding positivity and purpose when you choose to stay in NZ.
Consent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builder
Changes to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.
'Sprawling' waterfront estate with panoramic views hits the market
The secluded Te Puna Point estate is on 3.6ha of land overlooking Tauranga Harbour.
History-making Steamers immortalised in doco
Bay of Plenty's greatest rugby triumph is to be commemorated in film.
'I got out, and I ran': Woman allegedly raped by RSE workers escapes out window
She claims they raped her in separate rooms of a property housing seasonal workers.
'Loss of emotional control': Jilted lover set ex's home on fire
Judge Lawson: The intentional damage shows a pattern of behaviour towards former partners.
Waioeka River: Person still missing
The police are still monitoring river conditions following a serious crash in Waioeka.
'Really scary': Teen blindsided by brain tumour vows to support others
'I know I’m one of the lucky ones and I’m so grateful for the support that helped me.'
Ship crewman seriously injured after being 'sent to dangerous area'
Accident report finds communication failures led to the offshore accident.
Young siblings make waves at golf champs
Elijah Ellis, 11, and his sister Tania Ellis, 7, won the Tauranga Golf Club champs.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Reflecting on 100 remarkable years
Hodgson House Lifecare & Village celebrated Mary Francis and her significant milestone.
Woman charged with murder after man found dead in Tauranga
The man's body was found on a walkway near George St about 8.45am.
Pushing workers back to the office: Hybrid work's repercussions for Tauranga's CBD
For those in favour of working from home, the downsides for local businesses are clear.
Mark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunes
OPINON: Whether a stronger currency is good or not depends on your perspective.
Homicide investigation under way in Tauranga after body found in Gate Pā
The man's body was found on a walkway near George Street around 8.45am.
Raising funds to help Hunter heal
Hunter currently has a physiotherapy program, but his muscles are growing and getting wors
Mahé Drysdale's uncle spent $56k in fruitless bid to beat nephew in election
Who spent the most on their bid for a seat at the Tauranga City Council table?
Manslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trials
The man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.
Whai star's no-brainer - and an update on Tauranga's newest basketball courts
Whai women's basketball gearing up for the 2024 season, with familiar faces and new names.
Desperate search: One person missing, two injured after vehicle plunges into river
A car has veered off the road and crashed into the Waioeka River near the Tauranga Bridge.