Search on for 7-year-old Kawerau girl
The young girl was last seen walking home from her Kawerau school around 3pm today.
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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.
Great-great-granddaughter of suffrage
Madeleine, 16, wants to follow in her footsteps. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teachers working on while sick
Ninety per cent of 700 principals surveyed say they've struggled to find relievers.
Kombucha fix isn't right for everyone
It's popular but is it healthy? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police target drugs in Eastern BOP raids
Police are executing a number of search warrants in Eastern Bay of Plenty today.
Rose Murfitt: The face of cochlea implants
Rotorua's Rose Murfitt is thriving after a battle for publicly funded hearing implants.
Local Focus: Kombucha starting to fizz
The two thousand year old drink is experiencing a newfound surge in popularity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The great-great-granddaughter of women's suffrage
16 year-old Madeleine wants to follow in her footsteps. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Person dies after falling down lift shaft in Ohope
Emergency services attended the incident on Pohutukawa Ave at around 5.10pm.
Opinion: AIMS Games a winner all round
Intermediate-aged kids are lucky to have an event such as AIMS Games to take part in.
Protester carries grandfather's ashes to block State Highway 2
Protesters from Fix the Bloody Road are blocking State Highway 2 outside Tauranga