Young police fan gets tour of a lifetime
The 4-year-old wants to be a policeman when he grows up.
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Nudist camp for sale: New Zealand naturist spot seeks new owner
At a price of $380,000 this holiday park for sale is a deal that needs no dressing.
Police treating Taneatua station fire as suspicious
Police are investigating the cause of the fire that damaged the Taneatua police station.
Pete Burling's swipe at 'sad' My Food Bag beach balls
'Hey [My Food Bag] how about picking up the 30 odd more beach balls out at sea?'
Name released in fatal crash
The woman who died in a fatal motorcycle crash can now be named.
Council may gift $1m historic property to trust
A historic public property on 11 Mission St near Tauranga's CBD may be gifted to a trust.
Council picks controversial new name for park
Two-thirds of people rejected the name in a public consultation.
Guilty verdicts in $645k fraud trial
Tauranga jury retires to consider verdicts in alleged $645k fraud trial.
Man trespassed from Redwoods following complaints from women
A man has been trespassed from the Redwoods in Rotorua.
Fleet murders: Two men sentenced for killing of Rotorua uncle and nephew
Pair jailed for their role in the deaths of Raymond and James Fleet.
Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some
Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south
Spectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North Island
Rain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.
Move to close Mount liquor ban 'loophole' for summer
Councillor checking out bonfire complaint finds himself in the middle of a violent brawl.
Vigil held for Grace Millane in Tauranga
Tauranga locals turn out for a vigil honouring Grace Millane
$25m announced for Eastern Bay
More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty
Company fined $40k for discharging 150 litres of oil into harbour
The oil is expected to persist in the harbour for one to two years.
Former police officer jailed for historical sex crimes
Graham Minnell violated and victimised three girls at various stages for over ten years
Operation Centurion trio imprisoned
Operation Centurion was centred around the Head Hunters gang and methamphetamine supply.
Brothers to walk bride down aisle after father's death
John Lickfold was supposed to be giving his daughter away this weekend.
Crash victim Hollie Snell expected to make full recovery
Hollie Snell has a long road ahead but is expected to make a full recovery.
Multimillion-dollar upgrade for Rotorua resort
Rotorua's visitor industry is spending big bucks to re-invest.
Ōtūmoetai Primary School principal passes baton on
"I've been in the field for 46 years and it's time to take a break," principal says.
Former MP Tony Ryall: 'Why I left politics'
Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.
Paraglider dies in Mount Maunganui crash
The crash occurred about 6.20pm on the eastern side of the Mount.
Driving programme aims to keep offenders out of prison
Supporters says getting a driving licence is a key step to keeping people out of prison.
Auckland Māori warden who tried to bring peace to Queen St riot has died
Woman who tried to bring peace to 1984 Queen St riot has died aged 74.
Letters: Carbon credits may be a way to save the planet
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Biggest education shake-up in 30 years proposed
School boards could be stripped of power in new proposal.
Jingle bells: Mall opens after massive $115m make-over
Bayfair is celebrating its first stage of the new revamp
Suzuki Series roars into action
So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.