Early childhood teacher shortage as trainee numbers drop
Region to start school year with almost 40 early childhood job vacancies.
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Two men arrested after assault in Tauranga
A man is in critical condition in Tauranga Hospital following the assault.
'No problems selling it' - Buyers rush for $127,000 derelict property
"I've had probably 15 calls in the last two days with this thing," the agent gasped.
'It's about appropriate dress': Mall fires back after woman in bikini booted
Tauranga mall to investigate after woman in bikini top says she was kicked out.
'Treated like criminals': Woman booted out of mall over bikini top
A woman claims she was discriminated against by security while trying to shop for a shirt.
Caught out! Long weekend speeding ticket data released
Top cop's warning for long weekend drivers after tragic 2019 road toll.
Sean Paul gets creative gift from Tauranga artist
Sean Paul headlines day one of reggae festival One Love tonight.
'Keeps playing in my mind': Woman describes horror of fatal crash scenes
Two people died in separate crashes near Taupō overnight, one following a police pursuit.
Pāpāmoa's newest retirement village underway
The development was part of 141 building consents worth $38m-plus issued in December.
Twin power behind Tauranga Moana success
The team were at their dominant best in the under-11 girls' final.
'Parent's worst nightmare': Louise Nicholas' daughter's meth charges
The daughter of victim advocate Louise Nicholas is facing sentence for meth supply.
Man charged after fatal crash near Taupō
The second crash will be investigated by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
Thumbs up! White Island survivors may soon fly home to US
White Island survivors Rick Reed and Ivy Kohn Reed may soon be okay to fly home to the US.
Tolley proud of achievements as East Coast MP
Tolley eyes Speaker's job in next election and will go on list.
'All hell broke loose': Police recall Mount Maunganui home invasion confrontation
Officers who were the first-on-scene at a home invasion testify at jury trial.
Teacher shortage still critical in provincial areas
Teacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.
'Tremendous news': Tauranga to host ICC Women's World Cup games
Tauranga is one of the six venues for the biennial ICC World Cup.
NZ venues revealed for women's Cricket World Cup
The six cities which will host games for the women's Cricket World Cup have been revealed.
Fourteen naked swimmers leave Taupō mother 'horrified'
"I just thought it was disgraceful ... They thought it was funny as."
'Terrifying': Armed men allegedly broke into house with sledgehammer
Two men accused of being involved in a Mount Maunganui home invasion deny their charges.
Richie has dibs on title
Richie has been virtually untouchable in the national Supersport 600cc class.
'Choked in a fit of rage': Man admits murdering West Coast mum
A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder.
Early childcare teacher censured for bruising child in 'rugby-style' pick up
The Tauranga teacher said she never intended to hurt the boy when she moved him.
Missing 12-year-old Mount Maunganui girl found safe
The girl was found safe and well this morning.
Local Focus: False alarm result of 'legacy system'
Confusion about sirens for future tsunami alarms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Off we run': Family flee from Waihi campsite after unexplained siren
It was only later they found out the alarm was, in fact, a false alarm
Watch: Tsunami false alarm - 'we don't know why sirens were activated'
FENZ had put 'patch' fixes in place until they figure out how to fix it long term.
'They need to be accountable for this': Residents fume over false tsunami alarm
The Newman family was among those who evacuated after sirens sounded in the Bay of Plenty.
Police search for missing man continues
Police are appealing for any information about the missing Scott Beattie.
Tsunami panic: Fire chief apologises for false alarm
Waihī Beach residents evacuated after hearing sirens starting about 9.30pm.
More focus needed as meth-fuelled violence worsens in Bay of Plenty
More than 100 people in the Bay of Plenty have been charged, but more needs to be done.
Tsunami siren debacle: False alarm panics NI residents, town evacuates
Civil Defence confirmed there was no tsunami warning for the Bay of Plenty.
Emotional win for Rogers at Sprint Grand Prix
There were thrills and spills at Baypark Speedway on Saturday night.