Missing Tauranga man's family: 'We need him home'
Tauranga father of two Julian Varley has been missing for 25 days.
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Police seize car believed to be linked to double homicide
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On Thursday she was named Sportswoman of the Year, on Friday she was back on the water.
'This is a horror story': Rising body count in Tauranga, victim's brother speaks out
A woman is found dead in suburban Tauranga - the fourth connected death in a horror week.
Woman's death in Tauranga linked to double homicide
The woman is believed to have been killed in a domestic incident.
Tears in court: Man charged with murder following fatal shootings
Man charged over double killing granted name suppression in Christchurch court.
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Zoe Hunter: Police need more power to put hard line on gangs
People are scared. Crime like this has never been seen in the Bay, writes Zoe Hunter.
Rotorua reacts to sentencing for record $137m meth bust
"This drug is a scourge in our country," Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says.
Delays for residents from SH2 closure
Traffic was backed up and stretching down roads yesterday because of the SH2 closure.
'Too close to home': Man shot dead, another arrested in relation to alleged double homicide
There has been a dramatic end to a violent week.
Mayor calls public meeting over gang violence
Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander Inspector Clifford Paxton will answer questions.
Zespri awarded $15m after suing grower
The company said it started the civil action in 2018 against kiwifruit grower Haoyu Gao.
Wild chase: Tauranga brothers caught up in shooting drama
"It's terrifying when something like this happens on your doorstep": Mum.
League star representing Ngāti Ranginui and Tauranga Moana
Indigenous Allstars celebrates Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori history.
Sewage overflow triggers temporary health warning
A sewage overflow has caused contamination of the Wairere Stream.
'LA-style gang warfare': Local leaders react to Tauranga turf war
But a gang expert says not to worry.
Local Focus: Who’s a good buoy? Bowentown Wave Buoy
Not an alien spaceship bobbing about in the sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wild chase: Double murder suspect shot dead by police
A man linked to the deaths of two men this week was fatally wounded in a shoot out.
'Critical' Government funding for city's homeless welcomed
City leaders weigh in on the Government's latest funding package.
Todd Muller: Gang violence unprecedented for Tauranga
COMMENT: Police have our backs but who has theirs?
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Not an alien spaceship bobbing about in the sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Miracle outcome: Toddler escapes permanent head injury after serious fall
The girl proved to be too smart and strong for her own good.
Wild police chase, gunfire: Man linked to Tauranga murders shot dead
Man shot dead following pursuit in Tauranga.
Shooting victim remembered for generosity and quick wit
Two families are mourning after two men were shot dead at an Omanawa property.
Two arrested after operation targeting organised crime
Police raid clandestine lab believed to be used for manufacturing methamphetamine.
Death of 'bubbly little soul' shocks community
Tributes adorn a tree outside the property the boy was living in.
The Blackcaps effect - how the sport and the Bay benefits
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Waihī water crisis: Reservoir filling, boiling restrictions to be lifted
Waihī is no longer out of water.
Tauranga shootings: Bodies removed from property as investigation continues
Additional investigations staff are being brought in from around the country.
Person arrested in Tauranga after alleged firearms incident
There were no reports of serious injuries.
Waihi out of water: what happened?
Waihi residents line up in street for water after pipe burst leaves town without.