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'Massive inquiry': New townhouse development to be built opposite Tauranga racecourse

The Stables in Greerton had "massive inquiries" in days, Bask in the Mount has sold out.

Tauranga's Olivia Rogers fighting to be hired on The Apprentice

Hitting screens tonight, the first season boasts a $50,000 prize Rogers likes the look of.

Exclusive: Man charged in plot to import cocaine from Mexico worked at Tauranga port

A stevedore was among eight people arrested after an eight-month covert investigation.

'The P made him sick': Grieving dad wants meth off streets

Ron Gray lost his son in a car accident earlier this week. Now he wants to send a message.

Double murder trial: Girlfriend tells of hearing gunshots

The girlfriend of one of the Ōmanawa shooting victims has given evidence about his death.

Local Focus: Katikati Station – two years in the making

Tauranga Model Railway Club looks for a permanent home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Toddler's murderer must serve at least 17 years behind bars

A Tauranga man has been given a life prison term for the murder of a 17-month-old girl.

One person dead after being hit by train

The incident happened about 5.30am.

Gangs, drugs, crime: Filmmaker hits out over new TV show Vegas

But collective that helped produce the series defends it.

Ōmanawa 'execution-style' double shooting accused on trial in Tauranga

An Auckland man and his partner are on trial after two men were shot dead in Ōmanawa.

'Heart of gold': Tribute to man killed in Rotorua CBD crash

Jared Gray died in a car crash aged 35.

'I just ran with it': Recipient of Paddy Gower tattoo nominated by mate

'He said: 'Mate, you're getting a tattoo of Paddy Gower, when are you coming in?''

Faeces smeared on property: Youths leave business owners frustrated

"What these people are doing is wrong but ... we can't just throw them in jail."

DHB failed in its care of mental health patient - commissioner

The DHB CEO has apologised to the family of the young man.

Couple on trial after two men shot dead in Ōmanawa

An Auckland man is on trial accused of murdering two men at an Ōmanawa property.

Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand

COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.