Science test: 80% aren't ready for high school
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$20m cocaine bust: Bank account freezes continue
Some 46kg of cocaine was hidden in a compartment on the exterior of a ship's hull.
Cop chases in Kaimais end in crash, arrest
Mystery surrounds the wreck of a car which has left State Highway 29 in the Kaimai Range.
Strangers intervene to stop man jumping off Cambridge overpass
"It seemed like forever, it would have been only seconds, but it seemed like forever."
Firefighters attacked by mob: Chief's plea for more police
Waihi Beach fire chief says the incident could have been prevented if police were there.
'Solemn sadness': Church makes historic apology in Tauranga
The church was in town to apologise to Tauranga Moana iwi for land lost 151 years ago.
SH2 closed by landslip between Waihi and Paeroa
Motorists have been told to avoid the Karangahake Gorge after a landslip.
Person hurt on rafting trip northeast of Rotorua
Emergency services were alerted just before 2pm.
Most beautiful small town runner-up 'shabby' as council slashes mowing
Hauraki District Council is not mowing some berms to save Waihi Ward ratepayers $50,000.
Big Read: A church apology, 151 years in the waiting
It's been a long, painful process to have the grievance recognised and acknowledged.
Miraculous recovery made by young Te Puke crash victim
A miraculous recovery is being made by young crash victim Hollie Snell.
Midwives' union cancels strikes after ERA ruling
Midwives' strikes have been cancelled in Tauranga and Whakatāne until Tuesday.
School calls for a safer road after fatal crash
Rotokawa School sits next to an 80km/h stretch of Te Ngae Rd.
Six months to be seen by eye specialist, now he's blind
Darlow feels Specsavers took too long to send referrals and DHB needed to act sooner.
NZ A and India A to play at Bay Oval under lights
Tauranga cricket fans will get their first taste of day/night cricket for the season.
Mini tugboat makes Mount Maunganui debut
Mike Pettersen's mini tugboat made its debut on Tuesday at Pilot Bay.
Rateable valuations increase by almost 50% in three years
Steepest increases among some of the traditionally cheaper suburbs.
Car crashes on to train tracks in Otumoetai
It is unclear if anyone was injured in the crash
Emails and memo reveal fallout from damning DHB report
Three key staff members were asked to take "some time out" after the report's release.
Least popular NCEA exams revealed
Most of the least popular exam subjects had one thing in common.
Drivers flout cell phone law
Police nabbed lots of people driving while texting this week, but it could have been more.
Work starts on Paengaroa to Rotoiti cycleway
Work has started on the new cycle trail link between Paengaroa and Rotoiti.
Don't let it rain on our parade
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.
Crash victim wanted to 'sing until he died'
87-year-old had been at a music club get-together and was just minutes from his home.
Three Bay of Plenty women up for Best Try of 2018 Award
Michaela Blyde, Kelly Brazier and Renee Wickliffe have been named among the top 10.
Celebrity chef impresses school kids - with healthy food
He's cooked on TV, for the Queen and now Tauranga kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Companies related to Bella Vista Homes put into liquidation
Former Bella Vista boss Danny Cancian is the sole director and shareholder of all four.
A troubled life and 'absolutely preventable' death
It's been 2 years since a toddler watched her mum beaten to death. This is Marie's story.
'Ludicrous' - other councils on begging bylaw
'If they can make it stick we may follow suit'
Kiwi faces extradition on historic charges
Raymond Joseph Tukaki failed in his bid to appeal to Supreme Court against extradition.
Teenager critical after car crashes into power pole
One person is critically injured after a car smashed into a power pole in Rotorua.
$10m runaway: Untold story of Rotorua woman who fled with bank cash
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Cop's plea after fatal crashes: 'Too many people lost family members this weekend'
One person has died and another received serious injuries.