Last cohort of Australian nurses leave Whakatāne
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'An innocent life will be lost': Gang violence sparks fear and calls for action
And a gang expert says the rise in gang violence is no surprise.
Gangs at war in the Bay: Fears that Tauranga violence will spread
An expert says Tauranga's gang violence could spread to Rotorua.
Unusual case of 2018 Lakeland Queen-floatplane collision
Passengers were moved to rear of the vessel in fear of the imminent collision.
Holiday park in administration after $680k exploitation fine
An administrator will assess the company's finances.
More jobs on offer - Rotorua bucks national trend
Rotorua has bucked the national trend with more jobs on offer.
Outbreak will hit exports, says port boss
The Port of Tauranga CEO expects exports for China from the forestry sector to slow.
Local Focus: Two sides of the begging story but nothing from the homeless themselves
39 submissions on a hot summer day at Tauranga Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay Oval turning it on for Black Caps vs India match
The rock stars of world cricket are in town on Sunday, before an ODI later in the month.
Carpark clash: Woman given the finger by driver taking up three mobility spaces
The driver swore at the woman after she told him to move his car.
Hot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in Gisborne
Yesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.
Hung jury in Mount Maunganui home invasion trial
Jury returns after two-week trial of two men accused of being involved in attack.
Two appear in court over Taita homicide
Women in the public gallery cried during the brief appearances.
Helping the homeless: Free clothing, laundry and haircuts
Business leaders back expanded operation - but not everyone is happy.
Riddled with bullet holes: The aftermath of a 'terrifying' attack
Neighbours say it was lucky no one was killed or injured.
Become 'a city of kindness': Housing advocates say ditch the begging bylaw
More than 30 public submissions were heard at council session.
Coronavirus sparks racism: 'Send all the Chinese back to where they came from'
'Everyone's bound to be a bit frightened but that's no excuse to be racist.'
Home invasion trial: DNA profiles under the spotlight
The trial continues into its second week.
Fear grows in Lake Taupō after another suspicious fire lit
Retirees and holiday home owners left worried after a string of suspicious fires.
Three helicopters called in to help battle large blaze
The vegetation fire is creeping towards a forestry plantation.
Arrests following Western Bay of Plenty shootings
The two men are expected to appear at Tauranga District Court this morning.
'Please come home': Family's desperate bid to find missing father
"It is so out of character for him... he has always been one to keep in contact."
'Scary': Witnesses watched shooter fire at Tauranga property
Police probe possible link between Hairini shooting, Te Puke shots report, Greerton fire
Traveller's NZ death after China trip under investigation
Follow-up inquiry under way after Te Puke resident's unexpected death.
Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?
Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.
'Breathtaking': Netflix sensation visits Bay of Plenty
The star is known for her television show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.
Comment | What's so wrong with a bikini top at a mall?
Comment: And, while we're at it, stop policing women's bodies.
Coronavirus: Chance of NZ getting case 'high' as tourists tested in hospital
Rotorua has been the centre of a scare of the deadly coronavirus.
Child rescued after incident near Ōhope Beach
The child is believed to have suffered spinal injuries after slipping on rocks.
Police launch homicide investigation into Taita death
Man found with critical injuries early on Sunday morning died a short time after.
Kodi Harman is lightning on track or sand
The Pāpāmoa sprinter was in action at the Eastern Region Surf Lifesaving Championships.
Early childhood teacher shortage as trainee numbers drop
Region to start school year with almost 40 early childhood job vacancies.