Gangsters' paradise: Police figures reveal the gang capital of NZ
There were 1058 gang members in October 2017 in the Bay. Now there are 1493.
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Owner Norske Skog has met with employees to begin consulting on future of operation.
'No plan, no future, no hope': Tourism bosses defeated ahead of Budget 2021
"It's hope that's kind of gone. And we are not seeing any future plan."
Future of 160 jobs at Kawerau mill to be decided
The mill employs 160 people and no decision has been made for its future.
'Not good enough': Black Ferns captain slams rugby foul play
A player was knocked unconscious and airlifted to hospital.
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Double murder trial: Accused went along to 'keep brother safe'
Double murder accused told two people he went along with his brother to keep him safe.
Lost in mail: Ashes posted to Rotorua end up 900km away
The ashes have ended up at a non-existent Queenstown address.
Roads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rain
Active fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.
Rugby player handed lengthy suspension after 'sickening' blow
Incidents included punching, stomping, dangerous tackles, and referee abuse.
'Violent incident' involving hammer reported at Tauranga Netball Centre
The incident happened about 11.15am on Saturday.
Critical injuries: Multiple crashes in region
Emergency services are dealing with multiple crashes in the Bay of Plenty.
What was I thinking? Credit card debt a weight on the shoulders
COMMENT: There comes a point when you realise there is no quick fix to debt.
'Hell and back': Restaurant owner tells of motel housing impact
Richard Sewell's upmarket restaurant is smack in the middle of emergency housing motels.
Specialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedy
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Kiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospital
Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.
Double murder trial: Jury hears brothers' recorded prison call
'I'm f***** happy I did it all', the accused brother said after the alleged murders.
Fatal crash: One dead after car and motorbike crash in Ōpōtiki
Motorbike rider was critically injured and died at the scene.
Tauranga Habour Bridge fibre cable damaged by fire - 3000 lose internet
Many of the customers affected are in the Te Puke area.
Luke Kirkness: What I learnt from covering Axle's disappearance
OPINION: The people of Tolaga Bay and East Cape have shown us how we all ought to live.
Govt's $30m motel emergency housing shake-up 'not a solution', says MP
The Government will directly contract motels for emergency accommodation it's announced.
Govt steps in - direct contracts with motels for emergency housing
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is stepping in.
'A monster': Survivor hits out as serial rapist locked up indefinitely
'I am standing here today to reclaim my confidence and power.'
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'Scared for my life': Witness in double murder trial says gun was turned on him
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'Extremely concerning': Kids aged 5 to 9 caught with illicit drugs
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Many new connections were made on a trip retracing the steps of tūpuna Apa-Hāpai-Taketake.
'Not a political memoir': Simon Bridges announces book
The Tauranga MP and former National leader announced the book on his social media pages.
'Massive inquiry': New townhouse development to be built opposite Tauranga racecourse
The Stables in Greerton had "massive inquiries" in days, Bask in the Mount has sold out.
Tauranga's Olivia Rogers fighting to be hired on The Apprentice
Hitting screens tonight, the first season boasts a $50,000 prize Rogers likes the look of.
Exclusive: Man charged in plot to import cocaine from Mexico worked at Tauranga port
A stevedore was among eight people arrested after an eight-month covert investigation.
'The P made him sick': Grieving dad wants meth off streets
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Double murder trial: Girlfriend tells of hearing gunshots
The girlfriend of one of the Ōmanawa shooting victims has given evidence about his death.