'A marathon and not a sprint': White Island pair face painful two-year recovery
Americans who survived the White Island tragedy have opened up about their recovery
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Her body was found in Lake Rotorua. Her family think there is a sinister twist
Melissa Jones' death has been referred to the coroner and remains "unexplained".
'We have to all face the pain': Council drafts steep rate rise
'The council is betraying the trust put in it by the community just four months ago.'
Vacancies filled after by-election flop
Murupara Community Board has finally appointed people to fill its two vacancies.
$100 monthly bonuses for drug-free staff
"It's not just about health and safety. It's about the quality of the work too."
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa rallies to help Oscar 'Fight the Baddies'
Incredible display of support at family fundraiser. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man accused of Tauranga double murder can be named
The murder accused appeared in the High Court at Tauranga via audio-visual link.
Local Focus: Dancing in the streets of Ōpōtiki after PGF announcement
The town's harbour is receiving a $79.4 million boost. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Gross breach of trust': Education consultant received $150K in kickbacks
The former employee admitted receiving secret commissions from a new contract.
'Completely unacceptable': Oil spill leaches into Tauranga Harbour
A pilot spotted the spill and reported it to the regional council.
Millions of dollars spent on state houses by new buyer
Former state homes that were sold off needed significant maintenance.
'Bald and beautiful' - Parris Goebel and 'Princess Iylah' meet
A young girl with alopecia has met dance superstar Parris Goebel.
Tauranga cruise ship: 'No risk' of coronavirus despite ill passengers
The Voyager of the Seas cruise ship docked in Tauranga this morning.
Homes evacuated as crews battle Paihia scrub fire
Helicopters will be at the scene at dawn.
Tauranga team's sweep at NZ Super Saloon Car Grand Prix
The team expanded to three cars with Chris Cowling leading home the trifecta.
Man spends $2000 on tickets for tonight's $50m Lotto draw
Stores around the Bay of Plenty are reaching record sales this week.
Local Focus: Future lifeguards in the making at Oceans' 20 in Mount Maunganui
Oceans' 20 comp takes over Mount Maunganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Retirement homes in Kawerau are 'go'
64 units set to be built, freeing up houses for others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Coronavirus concern drags down Port of Tauranga profit guidance
Coronavirus sees New Zealand's largest port revise its profit outlook.
Matatā triple fatal: WorkSafe lays charges over horror crash
Worksafe have laid completed an investigation into the crash.
Tauranga terror: Mob member heckled, police guard Bridges' public meeting
Tauranga 'one step from tragedy', National leader tells public meeting.
Destroyed range hood and broken garage door: Tenant ordered to pay up
The landlord says the tenant admitted the garage door was broken in a domestic incident.
Farmworker who brutally killed ex as she held son says jail term too harsh
Ephraim Beazley's lawyer said stabbing Xi Wang 18 times was a 'snap decision'.
Bye bye begging ban: Council votes to revoke
The bans have been in place since April last year.
Tauranga double murder accused denies charges
Man accused of murdering two Tauranga men has appeared in the Tauranga High Court.
Lockdown incident: Man charged for making alleged hoax call
The Armed Offenders Squad also responded to the incident.
Tauranga processing plant extensively damaged in fire
Four fire appliances and three tankers were involved in fighting the Gammans' plant fire.
Comancheros raid nets millions in cash, cars: Gang boss, lawyer jailed
Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Range Rover, Mercedes: Lawyer helped gangster buy fleet of cars.
Waihī Beach tragedy: Searchers refuse to give up on Jaden Chhayrann
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, has been missing since Friday afternoon.
Tauranga school attendance drops below national average
Tauranga students' regular attendance in Term 2, 2019 dropped to 55.7 per cent
'Oh s***, that's a great white:' Surprise visit stuns Bay fishermen
Nearly mature suspected great white shark spotted off the Bay of Plenty coast.
Shocking abuse: Puppy tops SPCA List of Shame
His name is Cooper and he is just one of many animals with a sad tale of cruelty.
Man critical after suffering medical event during police chase
A robbery this evening led to a fleeing car.
Local Focus: Rotorua Principals react to shocking attendance statistics
Statistics show a disturbing drop in attendance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.