'Skilful' 82yo cannabis grower avoids jail
Police found 364 well-tended cannabis plants and multiple growing operations in a search.
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'Just heartbreaking': Sudden death of schoolgirl shatters community
Kimalyn Smith-Filipo, 17, died in a "freak accident at home" on Friday.
WorkSafe's White Island prosecution adjourned to next year
The case will be heard in March next year.
Under control: Matakana Island fire response scaled back
Smoke from the fire was visible from around Tauranga.
Local Focus: Building future scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians
Getting kids to solve problems "from the ground up". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Water death: 'Our family will not be the same without her'
A Lower Kaimai teenager died in a water-related incident near her home.
Christmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks
"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."
Watch: Cop praised for cool response after men jump in patrol car
"Quite possibly the greatest clip from a crate day in all of human history."
Bella Vista trial: Developer 'neither credible nor reliable'
Bella Vista Homes developer and his company among those convicted of Building Act charges.
Bella Vista Homes developer and four others convicted of breaching Building Act
Bella Vista Homes trial defendants learned their fate today.
'Rot in jail': Babysitter child abuser sent to prison for 15 years
Brent Ruddell was jailed for 15 years and five months for sexually abusing young children.
Police confirm 'water-related' death
Emergency services are responding to a 'water-related incident' in the Lower Kaimai area.
Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.
White Island tragedy: The lives cut short when tourism trip ended in disaster
Tourists and tour guides made up the 22 people tragically killed on White Island.
'Cut up like a wild animal': Attack leaves teen needing 300-plus stitches
A Tauranga teenager lost three litres of blood and needed more than 300 stitches.
Experts wary on future of Whakaari/White Island tourism
As the Govt weighs up future access to Whakaari, scientists say a major change is needed.
Eye fillet steak stolen, store damaged as butcher targeted again
Doug Jarvis Butchers has been targeted by thieves twice in the last three months.
Parents' legacy lives on for young children orphaned by White Island tragedy
Three children orphaned in the White Island tragedy are learning parents' legacy.
Why ketamine is being trialled as an antidepressant in the Bay
The new drug trial is looking for participants.
Samantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold one
Opinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?
'No winners': Baby's death shines light on child abuse
Top cop gives a voice to the voiceless: 'No one was speaking for baby Karlos.'
'Democracy has gone': Councillors hit back at minister's intention to replace them
The minister wants to appoint a commission to run the city.
Top cop says deaths of Bay of Plenty children will not be the last
The Bay of Plenty continues to grapple with a serious child abuse problem.
'I felt for the kid': Brother of hero guide's bond with young White Island survivor
Brave White Island survivor forms bond with family of fallen hero Kiwi guide.
Petition for WorkSafe to drop Whakaari / White Island charges
Petition signatories want WorkSafe to drop charges related to two helicopter pilots.
Veteran pilot sets up fighting fund for Whakaari colleague
'A lot of people think WorkSafe have grossly overstepped the mark', fellow pilot says.
'Massive' shark spotted near the Pukehina shoreline
He had been in "complete shock" and continued filming the shark on its journey.
Northport to help get Christmas on Auckland shelves
Northport put its hand up for a big Christmas challenge.
'Left in the lurch': MPs slam delays in $933m expressway build
Transport minister hits back, saying National had nine years to build the road.
Whakaari tragedy: Why scientists should welcome charges against GNS
OPINION: Today's society demands clearer, louder safety warnings. That's not unreasonable.
Charges won't bring him back, says White Island victim's brother
Whaakari/ White Island tour guide's brother did not want charges laid.
Crazy waste: Bags of dumped crayfish a mystery
"It's pretty gutting, especially with the recreational takes being cut recently."