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Man shot by police a 'marvellous kid'
Three months after Shargin Stephens was shot by police in Rotorua his family remain in shock that this could have happened to such a "kind and caring" man.
Three months after Shargin Stephens was shot by police in Rotorua his family remain in shock that this could have happened to such a "kind and caring" man.
Check out these mussels! New Zealand's first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki brings in its first harvest. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
IN THE GROOVE: Thousands of revellers packed in front of a sound stage on Mount Main Beach to welcome in the New Year. PHOTO/FILE
Tauranga residents depend on their cars more and are less likely to take public transport than any other city in the country. Coupled
Tauranga job listings have seen a huge spike in the past three months and businesses are struggling to fill vacancies - with one employer
Mihi Dahm thought she was going to have to move her five children into a tent until Whare Tauranga stepped in to help. Things are
Rotorua Hospital is postponing elective surgery and most outpatient clinics during next week's junior doctors' strike - with planning
Juliet Rowan examines fears (including her own) about children's increasing use of electronic devices.
LEAVE: Ngarimu Simpkins, pictured in court this week, has gone on leave while Rotorua Boys' High School makes a decision about his
Tony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind his weaker majority, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Tony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind winning the mayoralty with less votes, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
The Bay's two long-standing mayors have been cleaning out their offices in preparation for their replacements. Tauranga mayor Stuart
Changes undermine value of national bowel screening programme, expert says.
A 40-year-old man was killed in a crash on State Highway 29 in the lower Kaimais on Friday.
Greg Brownless talks to Local Focus for the first time about winning the mayoralty and plans for Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Several crashes around the country today, three dead, at least five injured.
One person has been killed in a crash on SH29 in the lower Kaimais, Bay of Plenty.
A new charge on airline passengers entering the terminal at Tauranga Airport looks set to be introduced next year. Tauranga City
Eli Orzessek checks into a Fenton Street spot with an excellent spa bath.
SPECIAL FUNDRAISER: Ashleigh French (pictured with partner Shane Morris and daughter Ever) is fundraising for a special new room at
A Halloween mask and little girl's school bag are all that remain of the Fellows family possessions that were lost overboard the Rena
Two Auckland teens are appearing in court today after a car was stolen and taken on a joy-ride of more than a hundred kilometres, from Paeroa to Whakatane.
Watch NZH Local Focus: The largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made its maiden visit to Tauranga.
Police want eyewitnesses to come forward after a man fell from a Whakatane hotel balcony onto a footpath at the weekend.
Property values in Tauranga have risen 28.1 per cent year on year.
The iconic Mount Maunganui New Year's Eve event held on Mount Main Beach has been axed.
The lake on active Bay of Plenty volcano White Island has completely disappeared, a volcanologist has discovered.
The jewellery and possessions stolen from Brett Morrison's home in Papamoa have still not been recovered, as well as all the wedding
Tauranga woman Tori Eglinton has taken out the top award in the Hawke's Bay racing's Fashion in the Field. "It's a bit mental,"
Jurnee McCaskill will soon be able to hear through both ears for the first time in her life. The 9-year-old had a cochlear implant