Tauranga workers trapped by floodwaters
Part of Tauranga has flooded in a weather event described as the worst seen for 5 years.
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Tempers flare at Tauranga hīkoi at Parliament
300 people from Tauranga iwi in Wellington are protesting a Deed of Settlement.
Muggy northerlies continue, rain and thunderstorms for some
Yesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.
'More buyers than listings' sees property prices surge 12.2 pct in Tauranga
Tauranga's median house price increased 3.1 per cent April 2017 to $655,000 last month.
Weather warning: 'Severe' storms on the way for North Island
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.
Historian Buddy Mikaere on keeping the past in the present
Educating people about the Battle of Gate Pā is Buddy Mikaere's ongoing mission.
Friends recall David Kuka, the man murdered in a case of 'mistaken identity'
David Kuka was killed in Tauranga in February. This week more information was revealed.
Local Focus: Petrolhead sisters tear up the highways
Female motorbikers indulge their passion for petrol. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Petrolhead sisters tear up the highways
Female motorbikers indulge their passion for petrol. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Letters: Museum, abortion, Māori wards, labour
Letters to the editor: Museum, Maori wards, abortion and the BOP's labour shortage.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Lucky escape after car and train crash on SH2
All four occupants were able to get out of the car and were uninjured.
Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon
2500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Thousands of school children take on mini marathon
2,500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rugby: Bay of Plenty players named in NZ Under-20 squad
Kaleb Trask and Tevita Mafileo selected for NZ Under-20 team for World Rugby Championship.
Shot execution-style: Victim's family speak of heartbreak
David Kuka's grieving family speaks out
Mine death: Company fined after worker falls
The judge praised the way the company handled the aftermath of the death.
Unlucky 13th conviction for fleeing driver
Police pursuit ends in man's 13th conviction for driving while disqualified.
David Kuka's killer got the wrong man
Police believe the community can help to get answers on David Kuka's killing.
Alleged historic offence sparks AOS callout
Armed offenders squad involved in search warrant at a Bureta address tonight
Growth at Port of Tauranga boost for Bay of Plenty
Port posted a 13% gain in first-half profit that was driven by growth in cargo volumes.
Ministry to meet with school over special needs funding
Decile-two primary school is struggling under increasing financial pressure.
Historians publish book on Gate Pa battle
A new book will offer a modern perspective on the Battle of Gate Pa 154 years ago.
Teens arrested after aggravated robbery
Pair got into vehicle after allegedly leaving dairy with stolen cash and cigarettes.
More Māori students placed in alternative education
More than 1200 Māori students were placed in alternative education in 2017.
Dear Boobs – women write letters to their breasts
Emily Searle's breast cancer "journey" began July 14, 2016. Diagnosis day.
Shocking death of 10-year-old inspires movie
My Brother Mitchell has global premiere in Tauranga, inspired by filmmaker's childhood.
Road closed after fatal SH2 crash
The police were first alerted at 7.15pm to a collision between two vehicles.
Shot hunter lucky bullet missed vital organs
A hunter shot in the chest by a friend was lucky the bullet missed his vital organs.
Two dogs impounded after cat-killing spree
'To have her go in such a horrific way was horrendous,' says one mourning cat owner.
Ducking defendant plays the fool in court
'Your targets were trapped in a steel cage in the form of a police car.'