Downgraded: Embattled council's credit rating takes a hit
'Tauranga City Council's financial management has weakened, in our view.'
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Local businesses have their say as Ōhope secures win for NZ's Best Beach 2021
Local businesses give Kiwis a glimpse of Ōhope and why it's the best beach in Aotearoa.
Wanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member on the run from authorities
Police renew appeal for 'dangerous' Mongols gang member.
NZ's Best Beach 2021: Winner revealed . . .
One beach to rule them all - but which one did readers vote for?
Local Focus: Tauranga hosepipe ban imminent
New restrictions "within a week" unless things change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Back-to-school stress to be 'amplified' this year
The budget advisory service is busier this year as families prepare for back to school.
Man bitten by shark at Papamoa: DoC warning over great whites
People should be aware and avoid swimming in the main channels of the harbour.
42 years, 413 dead bodies: Police photographer retires
In more than 25 years as a forensic police photographer, you see a lot.
Homeownership dreams slip away for retirees
As more elderly remain in the rental pool, demand is outstripping supply.
'Humiliating and depressing experience': Councillor quits, prompting byelection
'I've felt relief that I didn't have to go and battle again'.
Family relieved son's body will be returned from Australia
Titan McCall died in a car crash on January 8 in Western Australia.
Local Focus: Rotorua man a hero to many
Rawiri Bhana aims to help the mokopuna of Aotearoa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Serious burns: 3-year-old girl injured
The child was injured in a serious incident on Tuesday.
Don Brash to speak against Māori wards in Tauranga
"A lot of people are unhappy. We were asked to speak at a meeting about the issue."
Local Focus: No typical call out for geothermal inspector
Rotorua's geothermal inspector loves his job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Boulders 'bigger than a car': Quake suspected cause of landslide
A Rotorua local discovered a landslide while paddle boarding on Lake Okataina.
The companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with it
Some of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.
What do tenancy law changes mean for domestic abuse victims?
New rules for renters aim to make life easier for victims of abuse but will it work?
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
Local Focus: The Sheriff of Koutu helps at risk youth
Helping at risk youth find a better path through sport. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Dad may not come home again': One year on, family's fears for missing man
One year on, there is still no sign of the Tauranga man who vanished.
Teen cyclist killed in crash 'would do anything you asked of him and more'
Shocked teacher recalls a 'young person with a lot of life ahead of him'.
Resolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletter
A councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.
NZ's Best Beach: Northland's Matapōuri and Bay of Plenty's Mount Maunganui
NZ's best beach finalists: Today, Matapōuri and "The Mount"; Tomorrow, the "wildcards".
'Sigh of relief' for Bay ex-pats as Biden is sworn in
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Two people remain in hospital after three-car crash
One person remains in critical condition.
Father in hospital after 'brutal' bashing while he tried to protect his kids
Police are appealing for any information about the attack in Papamoa on Sunday.
'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise
'We have been well behind for some years.'
Local Focus: On patrol with the harbourmaster
'We still get people going out without lifejackets.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
House prices double over past decade in some regions
Five regions recorded the biggest price rises - and one small district topped the lot.
Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.