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Mongrel Mob homicide: Gang members line street where slain leader lies
Schools have also closed, citing 'heightened emotions'.
'Died without dignity': Rest home patient attacked in final days of life
Other residents ventured into the man's room repeatedly over two months.
Wastewater overflow in Mount Maunganui
There was a blocked sewer connection near 314 Maunganui Rd.
Scene guard at suspicious house fire in Ōpōtiki
The house was 'fully involved' when crews arrived.
Mission to shine a light on the 'incredible' Māori of Tauranga and Rotorua
'We have got some incredible talent here,' says Bay director.
'Like slime': The Bay of Plenty town grossed out by dirty tap water
Bay of Plenty town angry and frustrated at rusty brown water supply.
'Don’t make us invisible': Plans to scrap Māori Health Authority under fire
Health providers are upset at National's policy plans to abolish the organisation.
‘I’m not giving every waking hour’: Meet the employees who are quiet quitting
The phrase means doing what you're paid to do, without going 'above and beyond'.
Man killed in Ōpōtiki was boss of Mongrel Mob Barbarians
Police are on high alert due to the gang presence in the area.
One hour, two ram raids, two businesses burgled
Police have confirmed stolen vehicles were used to gain entry.
Luke Kirkness: From tragedy to triumph: How we can reshape water safety in New Zealand
Surfers making a splash in water safety show giving power to the people is key.
Tauranga Lotto player scores $23K
The winning Tauranga ticket was sold at New World, Gate Pa.
'A lot' of people don't know what it does, but this company is one of NZ's best to work for
'We are a very quiet company. If you know what we do, you know who we are.'
‘Red patches everywhere’: Heavy gang presence in town after man’s death
Gang members “coming into town thick as anything … and there’s cops everywhere” - resident
Cloud nine or clouded minds? Why we need to take a harder line on vaping
Opinion: We need to follow Australia's hardline measures.
Declining or flourishing? MP wants 'clarity' on reef life two years after fishing ban
The regional council says it will take time to see if change is happening.
Opinion: Supermarket body cameras must not be misused
Opinion: I believe there’s a line to be drawn here.
Mark Lister: Should I pay off the mortgage, or invest that extra cash?
A paid-off mortgage will put you on the path to freedom, but it's not that black and white
'Freaks me out': Kiwi nurse 'clears $170k' in Australia, primary teacher makes $97k
Carmen Hall speaks to 8 NZ health workers and teachers chasing their dreams in Australia.
Have you seen Michael James Hill? Police appeal for public's help
Taupō Police are appealing for assistance from the public to locate 49-year-old.
'They’re going to kill me': Man fleeing gang members hides in restaurant chiller
Businesses in Tauranga's CBD are also complaining about crime and antisocial behaviour.
Crispian Stewart: Rotorua tournament celebrates legacy of league visionaries
OPINION: Peter McLeod was a fervent supporter and advocate of the sport.
'Iconic' Art Deco winery building becomes $12m clubhouse for retirees
It comes as another Bay retirement village opens a $30m new residential aged care centre.
Students' CBD struggle: 'Why do we have to fight for parking every single day?'
A university student was floored by the lack of cheap carparks near the city campus.
Western Bay council could put off Annual Plan adoption
The final decision will be made on June 14, when the council’s Annual Plan Committee meets
Hands off free contraception, National
OPINION: Find somewhere else to save dollars and leave contraception alone.
Teacher accused of pushing student cleared of wrongdoing at emotional hearing
The tribunal found there was not enough evidence to prove the charge.
Parents lining up at liquor stores as kids go hungry - and other sad tales of booze harm
'Ōpōtiki has 14 liquor outlets ... Ōpōtiki has a population of 9300.'
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If we want better government, we have to do our bit
OPINION: I used to think young people had no interest in voting - now I'm not so sure.
New ECE policy poorly thought-out, say subscribers
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Crews dampening hot spots after large building fire
Fire and Emergency crews were called at 11.18am.