Up in smoke: Dairy owners' income worries amid calls to ban ciggie sales
Tobacco sales make up a bigger proportion of a corner shop's income than you might think
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Esteemed judge remembered for fairness, wit and humanity
"Rob was gregarious, warm, fun, brilliant."
Katee Shanks: I'll never look at Whakaari the same way again
It's during the downtime when thoughts of December 9 come to the fore.
Docked in Tauranga and craving pizza during armed police incident
Armed police were on site for 13 hours.
'Phenomenal' nurses step up to help Whakatāne Hospital after eruption
There were six nurses from Australia and one from New Zealand.
Man arrested after 13-hour stand-off with armed police in Tauranga
A man will appear in court in Tauranga after an overnight standoff with Police.
Zizi Sparks: We'll never be the same again after White Island
One month on the effects of the eruption are still seen in the small community.
'Together we will get through this' - Whakatāne one month after eruption
The eruption left the community reeling and for many the grief remains.
'Not giving up': Badly burned White Island guide month on
Kelsey Waghorn is a fighter. 'She's just digging deep'.
White Island: Middlemore Hospital resumes elective surgeries
"This is a long-term healing process, and for many of them it will take years."
White Island a 'memorial' for heroic tour guide killed saving others
Whakaari tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman's family remember his heroics and generosity.
Tauranga Bridge Marina situation resolved
Armed police, police negotiators, St John and Tauranga Harbourmaster were involved.
'It still hurts': Father of murder victim on killer's prison release
Dave Gunn says he'll be off to the pub the moment the man who killed his daughter dies.
Local vet nurse heading over to help with bush fire relief
The 23-year-old was heartbroken to see the destruction the blazes had caused.
Summer catch-up: Henry Makene on 'running through grief'
Henry and his mother, Tilly, were in the Hollie Snell crash, where Tilly lost her life.
Rescued twice in three days: Bay of Plenty yachties' disastrous week at sea
Two people on a yacht had to be rescued a second time this week.
River tragedy: Emotional scenes as man dies while swimming
CPR was carried out for at least 45 minutes.
Local Focus: Mayor says infrastructure not to blame for water issues
Kawerau mayor believes infrastructure isn't the issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One dead after dramatic CPR rescue attempt fails at Whakatāne River
People were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.
Waihi Beach murder accused appears in court
A 21-year-old Matamata man faces a murder charge after an incident on January 4.
Man sentenced for punching teacher in head outside school
The teacher was unable to work for several months after the assault.
Yachties found safe after mayday calls sparked search and rescue mission
Two people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.
Review: One last boogie in the bay before holidays end
Fat Freddy's Drop sent Tauranga dancing through the night.
Late-night mayday from missing yacht sparks search and rescue in Bay of Plenty
Search and rescue crews are looking for a vessel after two mayday calls last night.
Two deaths, four days: Tragedy in Waihī Beach
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the event on Saturday night.
"Pain killers and a wee drop of whiskey" L.A.B. frontman sings after crash
The band played on with their injured frontman.
Unique water polo tournament thrives
Tauranga's Water Polo on the Waterfront is reigniting interest in the sport.
One person dead following 'incident' at Bay of Plenty property
The Waihi Beach death comes days after a homicide investigation in adjacent town Bowentown
Two people missing in Bay of Plenty river found safe
Police, St John ambulance and Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded.
Kawerau residents told to boil drinking water due to E coli
Kawerau residents must boil their water until further notice.
'Diabolical' delays: Fire temporarily closes Auckland motorway
NZTA is warning of even heavier traffic on Sunday.
Local Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smart
Three local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police car chases soar: 'I got a hell of a fright'
A Rotorua couple got the shock of their lives nearly being wiped out by a fleeing driver.