'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.
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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.
Burglar soiled victim's sheets, drank rum
Kharviarn Kayden Baker, 19, will be sentenced in the Rotorua District Court in March.
'There's only so much we can do': Rotorua schools attendance reaches nine-year low
Rotorua schools' combined regular attendance in Term 2, 2019 dropped to 48.6 per cent
Woman dragged from car precariously hanging off cliff
The driver was too scared to move so she yelled for help to be pulled out.
Rawiri Waititi to stand for Māori Party in Waiariki
The 39-year-old's candidacy was today confirmed in Rotorua.
Lotto Powerball jackpots to incredible $42 million
Massive prize jackpots again after no winners tonight.
Coronavirus: Chinese restaurant plates empty as customers drop off
Both local and tourist customer numbers have dropped.
Dawn Picken: Coronavirus myths and hoaxes are travelling faster than the virus
A virus just as deadly as novel coronavirus is sweeping the planet.
What does minimum wage mean for Bay business?
How a higher minimum wage affects employees and business owners across the Bay.
Police hand one of NZ's oldest cold cases to Coroner
Brother of boy missing since 1957 hope Coroner will grill witnesses at inquest hearing.
Woman accused of Taita murder named
The two people charged over the death appeared in court this morning.
Caught on camera! Water spout spotted off Bay of Plenty coast
A water spout was spotted off the coast of Whakatāne this morning.
Fears beggars will come back as ban nears end
'Just please everyone, stop giving [beggars] money.'
Tauranga reeling after horrific Brisbane car fire deaths
Locals react to the horrific deaths of Rowan and Hannah Baxter and their three children.
When will it end? Gang violence discussed at public meeting
The meeting was held in response to increasing gang violence.
She was in love with her tattoo. After she survived White Island it tells a new story
GRAPHIC WARNING: The tour guide has shared a glimpse into her hospital recovery.
Case upgraded from domestic incident to homicide inquiry
Tauranga woman's death investigated as a homicide, police say.
Kiwi kids are playing less sport. Why skateboarding, surfing might replace rugby, cricket
Students in sports are declining - and teachers in sports are plunging.
Jobs welcomed: Fletcher Building invests $400m in Tauranga
Fletcher building's company Winstone Wallboards is relocating from Auckland to Tauranga.
Fletcher boss explains work on three big projects
Three big issues canvassed by Fletcher CEO.
10 Bay sevens players chasing playing spots at Tokyo Olympics
Blyde, Brazier, Paul, Tui, Curry, Joass, McGarvey-Black, Ravouvou, Warbrick, Webber named.
Tauranga police shooting: Couple urged to come forward
The incident happened last Thursday about 7.45pm.
'One bill away from drowning in debt': Kiwisaver hardship withdrawals rise
KiwiSaver users in Rotorua withdrew a combined $1.6m for hardship in 2019.
Student sent home from school to shave
Should school students be allowed to have facial hair?
Pāpāmoa police patrol car arsonist jailed
A Tauranga man who torched a police patrol car has been jailed for more than two years.
'A beautiful soul': Farewell for woman killed in Tauranga gun deaths
The body of Jessielee Booth was found at a Brookfield home.
Revealed: How much Claymark owes the bank
Country's largest pine product manufacturer placed into receivership on December 4.
Tauranga shooting: Head Hunters' show of force at victim's funeral
The 32-year-old victim was an associate of the motorcycle gang.
Connor Woodman - from rugby to the ring
He planned to give up rugby for kickboxing but a love of the team sport draws him back.