Latest from Bay of Plenty

Body found near Tauranga walkway

Incident occurred at the bottom of Sixth Ave.

Woman accused of Taita murder named

The two people charged over the death appeared in court this morning.

Caught on camera! Water spout spotted off Bay of Plenty coast

A water spout was spotted off the coast of Whakatāne this morning.

Fears beggars will come back as ban nears end

'Just please everyone, stop giving [beggars] money.'

Tauranga reeling after horrific Brisbane car fire deaths

Locals react to the horrific deaths of Rowan and Hannah Baxter and their three children.

When will it end? Gang violence discussed at public meeting

The meeting was held in response to increasing gang violence.

She was in love with her tattoo. After she survived White Island it tells a new story

GRAPHIC WARNING: The tour guide has shared a glimpse into her hospital recovery.

Case upgraded from domestic incident to homicide inquiry

Tauranga woman's death investigated as a homicide, police say.

Revealed: How much Claymark owes the bank

Country's largest pine product manufacturer placed into receivership on December 4.

Tauranga shooting: Head Hunters' show of force at victim's funeral

The 32-year-old victim was an associate of the motorcycle gang.

Connor Woodman - from rugby to the ring

He planned to give up rugby for kickboxing but a love of the team sport draws him back.

Blow for small-town New Zealand: 17 jobs to go at Waihī mine

This has not been an easy process, says management.

Tauranga shootout victim named by police

Police have identified the man who died after being shot by police last Thursday.

'Heartbroken': Tributes flow for deputy principal

A celebration of the beloved teacher's life will be held this afternoon.

Teacher kicked, threw cones at students

The teacher said he threw the cones out of fear but is "deeply ashamed".

Women hooked on meth: Forced into sex to pay debt or face beatings

And the people forcing them to take it are the ones meant to love them.