Harbourmaster to close Kaituna river gorges to recreational users
Harbourmaster to close gorges on Kaituna River.
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MBIE report: Bella Vista development a 'significant failure' by council
The investigation did not discover evidence of a systemic issue within the city council.
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A man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Toddler found dead on tidal flats now a homicide: police
Police have launched a homicide inquiry into the death of a 2-year-old girl
Security increased in months before toddler's suspicious death
Māori trust had increased security in the Bay of Plenty where a toddler died suspiciously.
Woman stable after Motiti Island fall
Woman plunged down 20m bank and needed to be retrieved by fire service rope rescue team.
Fire chief defends night-time siren use
Firefighters are experiencing an unprecedented number of callouts, riling some residents.
Teen uses sweet 16 birthday money for women's refuge care packages
Mount College student spent $300 on necessities for Tauranga's most vulnerable women.
Serious crash involving car, caravan at Papamoa Beach
A car collided with a caravan at Karewa Parade in Papamoa Beach.
Warm week ahead as summer sizzles on
A front will bring some wet weather mid-week, but it'll stay warm.
Five years' jail for gang member who caused death of his 'bro'
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Local Focus: 'We are not harmful'
The Hossain family have lived here for 15 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'We are not harmful': Muslim community remains in shock
The Hossain family have lived here for 15 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Girlboss: Bringing the jazz to Tauranga
Mandy Ryan, general manager of the National Jazz Festival.
Petition calls for Christchurch shooting remembrance day
March 15 could be a new public holiday in memory of those who lost their lives last week.
'Bullies, thugs and drug dealers' ruining CBD
Bullies, thugs, and drug dealers are threatening Rotorua's CBD, business owners say.
Kiwifruit industry gears up for bumper season
Kiwifruit packhouses pump $108 million into new infrastructure in Bay since 2014.
Rotorua woman to climb Mauao 38 times in one day
She said it would be a huge challenge, but so fitting for what she is raising money for.
Help sought to identify people in pic with Billy T James
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'Human chains of love' set to circle mosques
People are being urged to join hands and circle their local mosque this Friday.
Multicultural festival back on after mosque attacks
'We want to do it for everybody. To celebrate diversity and not be put down'
How we can help our young deal with trauma of shootings
How do we help our young people come to terms with the Christchurch tragedy?
What's a fridge door doing on the beach?
Coast Care aims to educate next generation. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sayyad Milne, 14, killed in Christchurch shootings: 'He's got his dream now'
Former Tauranga school teacher remembers his teenage son killed in Christchurch shooting.
Local Focus: Kids lead beach clean-up
Coast Care aims to educate next generation. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Vigils and tributes for Christchurch continue in Tauranga
Tauranga remains united in grief following the Christchurch tragedy.
Local Focus: Tauranga residents unite for vigil
About 600 people have turned up for the Holy Trinity vigil tonight. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Logging truck leaves Pyes Pa Rd and goes into river
A truck has gone off the road and into the river on Pyes Pa Rd.
Hiatus fails to break HB rider Brook Macdonald's stride
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KaiMatariki to represent Far North in Trustpower awards
KaiMatariki Trust members will give an eight-minute presentation at the awards.
Local Focus: Moving service at the Mount
Thousand people pay tribute to the fallen. Made with funding from NZ On Air.