'I still can't believe it': Kiwifruit pioneer dies in holiday tragedy
A Bay of Plenty identity has drowned during a boating trip in the United Kingdom.
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"Exceptional and rare" hei tiki one of the finest to ever surface at auction.
City council issues $32m of consents for 76 new homes
The majority of consents were issued in the Mount Maunganui/Pāpāmoa area.
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The next Benji Marshall? Ceiza joins Tigers
There were multiple offers on the table but talented teen Ceiza James has made his pick.
Rotorua legal fraternity mourn loss of 'good man, great friend'
Harry the fox may be gone, but he is not forgotten by his legal peers.
Victory for family: Neihana's choking tragedy sparks change
The tragic story of Neihana Renata's choking at daycare has led to possible change.
Scientists keep close watch on White Island rumbles
Two indicators of unrest at our most active volcano are at their highest level since 2016.
Father and son lose fight to keep names secret after fatal stabbing
More charges laid after Edgecumbe murder earlier this month.
Viral! Tauranga schools' staff boogie in video
The lighthearted video has been doing the rounds on social media.
Local Focus: Rugby fans 'still proud'
Pāpāmoa All Blacks fan removes Webb Ellis Cup. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Northern Districts make seven changes to squad facing Central Stags
Changes aplenty as Northern Districts head to Bay Oval for first home match.
'Absolutely stoked': $5.2m surf lifesaving club rebuild to begin
Demolition starting soon: How lifeguard patrols will be affected this summer.
Self-belief fuels Tauranga City to overcome Birkenhead
The national age-group tourney is so popular organiser Graeme Sole had to turn away teams.
'Enviro wāhine warrior': Cartoonist's drastically sustainable life
Profile: How Tauranga cartoonist Mig McMillan forged a path towards sustainable living.
McLaren Falls death: Offender has jail term quashed
Woman jailed in relation to gang killing has sentence quashed due to unfair court report.
Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.
Listen: A woman insisted on mispronouncing Māori names. ZB host's brilliant response.
Marcus Lush was incredulous as the listener insisted on mispronouncing the place names.
'I'd much rather win the championship than have 100 games'
There are plenty of milestones that could be reached tonight.
Todd McClay gets support over Chinese billionaire donations issue
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has backed up former National Party Minister Todd McClay.
Local Focus: Showtime for Tauranga Arts Festival
Ten-day arts extravaganza gets under way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tauranga Fest going down this weekend
Ten-day arts extravaganza gets under way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Central Indians batsman's skills not gone unnoticed
Bayleys Central Indians will face New World Te Puke this weekend.
Walkouts, protests and boycott: Council meeting hit by drama
Return of the cloak and the mystery of the missing hat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tyga trouble: Residents' outrage at loud concert
The rapper was performing yesterday at Mount Maunganui's Soper Reserve.
Local Focus: Treaty torn from wall as Council sworn in
All eyes were on newly elected Andrew Hollis. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'A mighty man': Wife shares pain of losing her wonderful husband
Tauranga man Stuart Pedersen is farewelled by hundreds after helping save his wife.
Justified self-defence: Cop shot 21 times at driver trying to run him over
Driver was shot at after repeatedly trying to run officer down.
Local Focus: Meet the three new women on Tauranga Council
A greenie, a pastor and a lifecoach walk into the council chamber. Made with funding from NZ On Air.