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Homeless, furious: Inside the Bella Vista Homes nightmare
On March 9, 13 families were told to evacuate their homes. Most can never return.
Tauranga City Council to buy Bella Vista homes
Tauranga City Council decides to buy Bella Vista properties.
Woman's plea for lost pendant containing father's ashes
A woman says the loss of a pendant containing her late father's ashes is awful.
'13 Reasons Why': Principals concerned about season 2 of controversial Netflix series
Schools are alerting parents about the new show and providing support and advice.
Māori chef forages for fine dining in the forest
Hiakai chef Monique Fiso is on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kawerau resident: 'It was really scary'
A series of earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty last night - one with a magnitude of 4.1.
Local Focus: 144 year-old dress mounted in public
Women's suffrage exhibition in Katikati. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 144 year-old dress mounted in public
Women's suffrage exhibition in Katikati. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori chef challenging locals to forage for food
Hiakai's Monique Fiso is a chef on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi photographer sees red over bullying
Red Matters is a project to end bullying of redheads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Storm leaves Papamoa roads closed and new homes cut off by water
The extent of the damage to homes is unknown as access is cut off by the floodwater.
International stars and Kiwi faves announced for One Love line-up
The first line-up for One Love 2019 has been announced.
Wild weather to ease in north; south braces for snow
Torrential rain that flooded parts of the North Island is expected to ease.
Weather warning: Auckland braces for more torrential rain
Batten down the hatches as another lashing of rain is expected tonight.
Papamoa roads remain closed after Sunday flooding
Roads closed, wastewater overflows, houses flooded following deluge in Tauranga
Tolaga Bay family rescued off roof after house flooded
Two adults and their grandchild were forced up on to the roof at 4am.
Carol Ann Ngawati appointed ONZM in Queen's Birthday Honours
Ngawati was acknowledged for services to sport, education and Māori.
Stuart and Margaret Slade receive Queen's Service Medals
Humble conservationists recognised for their work at Nukuhou Saltmarsh.
Family wades to safety through rising floodwaters
A family saw their fridge floating away and decided to evacuate.
Flooding in Papamoa and Western Bay of Plenty
The Western Bay of Plenty is dealing with flooding this evening.
Slip in Karangahake Gorge and road closure in Katikati
Slip in Karangahake Gorge and road closure in Katikati due to flooding.
Speeding drivers on Kaimai Range putting lives at risk, AA says
AA concerned some drivers treat the reduced limit as an advisory one, not the legal one.
High tea held to raise awareness of breast cancer
Local kuia gathered to share their experiences of breast cancer.
Local Focus: Locked away museum artefacts inspire local artists
Five locals will perform as part of Escape Arts Fest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wet Queen's Birthday weekend for much of NZ
Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.
'Judgment Day' looming for Bella Vista homeowners
Councillors will meet on June 6 to make a decision on a way forward for property owners.
Local Focus: Story of Mauao told in new book
The first children's book on Mauao will be released. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bella Vista saga: Class action filed against city council
A class action has been filed and will be served on the Tauranga City Council.
$1.3m spent on meth cleanup in state houses
Just $3000 spent on mould treatment in Housing New Zealand homes.
Grieving widow's 'overwhelming sadness'
Widow of crash victim Adrian Hetet says 'overwhelming feelings of sadness' never leave.
House of the Year judge: Signs your home is on trend
House of the Year judge on the latest housing trends. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tauranga Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
Disturbing discovery made in Tauranga Moana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
Aggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.