The Russian sailor, secret supermarket meeting & cocaine buried in rubbish bags
Three men face seven charges relating to cocaine, MDMA and money laundering.
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Rob Rattenbury: Ardern backs off media interviews while Labour struggles
OPINION: Labour may quietly be struggling.
Ultimate Athlete 'Demo Day' at Mount Drury draws keen crowd
An Ultimate Athlete 'Demo Day' was held at Mount Drury, Mount Maunganui over the weekend.
Jo Raphael: India travel ban temporary, will save lives
OPINION: What price would you pay to keep your loved ones safe?
Nearly 300 homes sell in March, but no record median price for Tauranga
Tauranga's median house price dropped just 0.4 per cent to $901,000.
Under pressure: Bus driver caught speeding 132km/h
Some bus drivers were caught speeding in the same spot four times.
Plethora of events and activities on for school holidays
There is no shortage of things to do these April school holidays.
Jo Raphael: We have the land and trees. Let's build the houses
OPINION: It's time for a return to mass state housing.
Injured driver flown to Tauranga Hospital
A helicopter was called to a crash in Esdaile Rd, Whakamarama.
'My body was screaming at me to stop': Man tackles Cook Strait on a surfboard
What started as a fitness regime evolved into an almighty endurance challenge.
'Finally, we made it through': Toi Ohomai graduates reflect on challenging year
The Toi Ohomai graduation took place at the Trustpower Arena on Thursday and Friday.
Breezy rider! Lime scooter on Tauranga highway prompt police calls
The woman was riding the scooter on State Highway 29A.
Local Focus: Boules of steel
National pétanque champs set to take place in Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Stormy seas for tourism if cruise ships kept out of transtasman bubble, businesses say
Businesses want the Government to communicate specific plans for the maritime border.
'Rock stars' of New Zealand's judicial system gather in historic Tauranga event
The historic event was aimed at helping share knowledge of tikanga.
Diabetes epidemic: Man down 20kgs in 8 weeks on how he is changing his life
Bay of Plenty diabetes cases are projected to rise 70 to 90 percent by 2040.
Community challenge: Could you ditch your car once a week for a year?
Carless Wednesday Challenge aims to help reduce car dependency in Tauranga and WBOP.
Top picnic table build sees Menzies win apprentice title
Menzies, aged 20, competed against four other apprentices on April 10.
Severe burns: Father denies attempted murder charge
A Bay of Plenty man has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder his son.
Are your details safe? Why businesses are adapting Covid tracer methods
Tauranga stores are trying other sign-in methods to protect customers privacy.
Barfoot & Thompson acquires Tauranga rental management firm
Average Tauranga rents $520/week, up 10 per cent in last five years
Roading rage: Frustration as key projects 'will not get over the line'
"Frustrations are at bursting point" as regions around NZ wait for critical upgrades.
Toi Ohomai graduation caps long journey
For students graduating from Toi Ohomai this week, the journey means everything.
New DHB employees could see Covid-19 vaccine as term of employment
It's easier for employers to require new staff to be vaccinated than for existing workers.
Links Ave included in surprise speed reduction plans
There are new plans for some roads, with others canned as speed cuts get the green light.
Principal says student was hit by car in a 'freak accident'
School 'blown away' by messages of support from the Tauranga community.
Whareroa Marae puts Govt on notice over contaminant risks
PFAS compounds have been found in groundwater in Mount Maunganui near a local marae.
Tauranga 19yo wins prestigious Prime Minister's Future Scientist Prize
James Zingel's work could ultimately mean earlier detection of breast cancer.
'Freak accident': Principal says student hit by car was chasing a ballP
A 12-year-old boy was injured in a serious crash outside Tauranga Intermediate School.
Jo Raphael: Power through the daylight saving adjustments - it's worth it
OPINION: Despite its pitfalls daylight saving needs to stay.
Covid-19 vaccination centre for healthcare workers opens
The centre will cater to frontline healthcare workers who work in and around the city.
Moving forward to do what's 'right': Tauranga Māori wards decision applauded
But others believe such a move is giving Māori 'undemocratic leg-ups'.
Boy, 12, injured in serious crash outside school
The crash happened just after 3pm.
$140k Community Matching Fund open for applications
There is $140,000 available for projects through the Community Matching Fund.