Tauranga tutor's military life in the jungle
A Tauranga tutor has swapped classroom life for an army mission in the jungle.
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Armed Offenders Squad seen on Tauranga street
The AOS have been seen on a Tauranga street.
Watch: Simon Bridges channels Elvis for supporters
National leader conjured whistles from crowd as he sang Elvis classic "Love Me Tender".
Former NRL players coaching NSW side in Rotorua
The New South Wales Country Under-23s will play a North Island selection in Rotorua.
Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council
We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gould: Voter turnout - why do we struggle to cast our votes?
Budding politicians see local elections as a step on the ladder to a political career.
Tauranga boxers claim national titles
The Tauranga Boxing Club took four athletes to nationals and two claimed titles.
Slow start to Tauranga cruise ship season
Tauranga's cruise ship season kicks off with the first cruise liner passengers.
Letters: Humanity has been missing in modern times
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council
We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Hit, attacked and verbally abused' - Bus drivers cop it all
One driver said he was subjected to a ''brown eye'' from a student while exiting the bus.
Body on a boat: Member of public's desperate CPR effort in vain
Police investigating the death of boatie at Mount Maunganui.
Two in a row: How the Volcanix beat Turbos
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix have found their stride in the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership.
Mitre 10 Cup: Steamers steamroll Manawatu
A bonus point win over Manawatu has secured the Steamers a home semifinal.
Cricket: Geyser make competitive debut
Geyser City hosted defending champions Greerton in their Bay of Plenty Cup debut.
Hundreds of lives rebuilt at Takitimu House
The shelter has been helping some of Tauranga's most vulnerable men.
Big Lotto winners from Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty
Plus, a Tauranga punter and another from the Bay each won $24,346 in second division.
Cruise ship season just around the corner for Tauranga
Tauranga's cruise ship season begins on Sunday, with benefits for the whole region.
Dawn Picken: This is more painful than childbirth
Trying to sell a home in the Bay can be more painful than root canal and childbirth.
'Normalised negativity': When did local body elections get so nasty?
Is this all Trump's influence?
Bay pharmacies oppose chemist megastore opening
'We hope that customers will continue to support us'
The pros and cons of meat-free diets
Plant-based diets are a hot trend. But are they better for you and for the planet?
Body found on boat in Mount Maunganui
A man has been found dead on board and another man has been located onshore nearby.
Abortion 'worst form of child abuse imaginable', doctor says
Dr Viliame Sotutu said the bill sent a message "that children's lives are expendable".
Participation: How to stop the decline
Sport NZ's strategy, launched in the regions this week, aims to get "Every Body Active".
'Road rage': Council candidate admits assaulting elderly woman
'Is this even a story?' says candidate who pushed elderly lady.
Toy fire truck takes out top honours
Tauranga designers have taken out top awards this evening.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate says the Mount is no longer safe
Chris Stokes is pushing for a stronger police presence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Dirty politics': Councillors hit back at attack ad
Two Tauranga city councillors targeted in a full-page attack ad have hit back.
Local iwi show interest in buying Maketu Pies
The deadline for expressions of interest ends October 7
Woman in critical condition after being hit by car
Officers were called to the scene on Seaforth Rd last night
Tauranga athletes play part in NZ's golden hat-trick
Tauranga players help NZ teams to victory at the Age Group Underwater Hockey World Champs.
Young Vegetable Grower of the Year 2019 announced
At only 18, Austin Singh Purewal has achieved a lot in his horticulture career already.
Young Grower of the Year 2019 announced
Jono Sutton overwhelmed to "win one of hort's highest achievements for a young person".