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Tenants from hell: Assault, indecent exposure and scaring neighbours
The Tenancy Tribunal has dealt with hundreds of Bay of Plenty complaints this year.
Gee whiz! Man takes wee trip down Tauranga road in portaloo
A trip to the loo for Chaz Hayward has resulted in thousands of views.
Man shot by police was using children as 'human shield': Rescuer
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found police actions were justified.
Serious injuries and traffic delays after crash
The incident was reported to police about 9.20am.
'Skilful' 82yo cannabis grower avoids jail
Police found 364 well-tended cannabis plants and multiple growing operations in a search.
'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.
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.
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.