Heavy rain for western areas of South Island
Rest of the country in for a mostly fine day ahead of rain tomorrow.
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NZ police seize bank account in global investigation to target notorious Kinahan cartel.
Man jailed for firing shotgun near playground
Cody James Fane fired a sawn-off rifle at a rival gang member in Kuirau Park.
Taxpayers pay millions for unnecessary meth clean-up
122 properties – in hindsight – were unnecessarily fixed up and their residents moved out.
Kawerau retirement plan dashed after tenants trash home
She ended up being too scared to move in and bought a house in Invercargill instead.
One trapped after car, campervan and truck collide
Three vehicles were involved, including a campervan, and left two people injured.
One dead after house fire in Ōpōtiki
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls about the fire.
Local Focus: Aerial 1080 drops opposed in Mamaku
Residents say they understand that the science. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Aerial drops of 1080 opposed by those living nearby
Residents say they understand that the science. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Time running out for $10k winning Lotto ticket
A Rotorua Lotto ticket worth $10,000 is the only unclaimed ticket in the Bay of Plenty.
Disco legends announce A Summer's Day Disco in Bay
The Jacksons, Kool and the Gang, Village People to perform at Mount Maunganui.
Search on for 7-year-old Kawerau girl
The young girl was last seen walking home from her Kawerau school around 3pm today.
Murdered man's father: Get tougher on gangs
Retired police officer Graham Bell and Rendall Jack say police are too soft on gangs.
Speed camera nets $29k in first month
New speed camera snaps speeding motorists with $30,000 in fines during its first month.
Rain, icy winds and snow on the way today
The good news is after today spring will slowly return.
Local Focus: Students embrace Chinese language
It's the fastest growing language in primary schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Students embrace Chinese language
It's the fastest growing language taught in primary schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
SH2 to close for rock-face stabilisation work
Waioeka Gorge in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will close for a short period on Thursday.
Local Focus Special Report: Alternative fertiliser could solve all environmental problems
Growing pasture with biological matter and less nitrogen. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Nats: Winston Peters must reveal who invited him to Wally Haumaha celebration
Acting PM says National invited him to top cop's promotion. Not us, say Nats.
Pāpāmoa murder accused gets name suppression
The identity of a man charged with a stabbing-related killing has been suppressed
Bio fertiliser: Is the proof in the pasture?
Growing green pasture with biological matter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man fined after shooting neighbour's dog's rear end
"It is unacceptable to inflict this level of suffering on an elderly animal" - SPCA.
Tasers used more often in Bay of Plenty police district
Police have released data on use of Tasers, and the Bay of Plenty tops it.
Murder charge after man dies in Pāpāmoa East stabbing
A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a Papamoa man.
Māori renew calls for mortuary service in Tauranga
Since mortuary services closed in Tauranga 694 have been done out of the region to 2017.
Man dies after Pāpāmoa East stabbing, local man arrested
A neighbour saw a "young guy covered in blood" who yelled at him to call police.
Rotorua rescue helicopter sold amid service shake-up
'I imagine the people of Rotorua will be very, very angry and they should be.'
NZME overtakes MediaWorks to claim Auckland radio crown
The latest survey is a "game changer" says NZME exec.
Most freedom camping fines going unpaid
Only 258 of 971 freedom camping fines have been paid in Tauranga City.
Young family lose nearly everything in house fire
A Givealittle page has been created and neighbours and friends are seeking donations.
Mongrel Mob raids: Stolen cars, arrests and 26 firearms
Police target those alleged to have taken over the drug trade in town after major raids.
Tauranga berry company could rival Zespri
Miro is the kupu for berry and a BOP-based berry company. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: Māori berries the next Zespri
Miro is aiming to employ 5000 Māori by 2026. Made with funding from NZ On Air.