Local Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBD
The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Local Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBD
The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police target bank accounts, cash after cocaine bust
Police restrained more than half a million dollars after the country's largest coke bust.
Two injured after car hits bank in Waihi Beach
A car accident in the Bay of Plenty overnight has left three people in hospital.
Gun shop urges parents to buy rifles for kids
Parents object to promotion urging parents to buy air rifles for children
Local Focus: How much tech should there be in schools?
New Zealand kids average 4-6 hours of tech a day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: How much tech should there be in schools?
New Zealand kids average 4-6 hours of technology a day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Charity baffled by brazen theft of gates
Brazen thieves came in the dead of night to steal a charity's gates right off the hinges.
Local Focus: Small school, big success
Waioweka creates incredible kapa haka kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Small school, big success
Waioweka creates incredible kapa haka kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
Body washed ashore to be identified today
The discovery of a body washed ashore has sparked hope it could bring closure for family.
Local Focus: Harold the Giraffe lady wins her own prize
Astrid Martin has worked with over 50,000 local schoolkids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Harold the Giraffe lady wins her own prize
Astrid Martin worked with over 50,000 local schoolkids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
Brisbane socialite impaled to bed with cooking knife
Thomas Lang is on trial in Brisbane for the death of socialite Maureen Boyce.
Missing Mount Maunganui woman found 'alive and well'
More friends join search for missing Mount Maunganui woman.
Car occupants flee after police chase in Papamoa
The car spent 20 minutes hooning through Papamoa, police say.
Where crystals are becoming a calling
Women left council to start natural health businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From council to crystals
Two women left local government to start natural health businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga doctor on trial for socialite's murder
Tom Lang, an American who called New Zealand home, is facing trial for the Brisbane death.
Navy joins search for missing fisherman
A dinghy has been found but a missing fisherman was not with it
Autistic man still missing after three days
Nigel Peterson is still missing, police wrap up search for day
School bus cuts: MPs appeal for delay
Concerned parents and principals are speaking at a Howick Local Board meeting at 6pm.
Weather: Windy in north, sunny in south
Gusts of up to 90kmh are expected in the Auckland region today.
Teething troubles of gondola's steep ascent
Queenstown's gondola was officially opened on November 17, 1967
'I would rather beg than steal': rough sleeper
Vegetarian cafe owner helps rough sleeper get a house - and hopefully a job.
DC-3 flight special for WWII veteran's son
Digby Sygrove takes a special flight on a Douglas DC-3 at Classic Flyers.
Crashes bring city to standstill, no injuries
Two car crashes are causing mayhem on Tauranga roads this morning.
Students gear up for biggest NCEA exams
Just over 47,000 students will sit NCEA Level 1 English across the nation today.
Severe weather warnings: Roof blown off house
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the east coast of the Bay of Plenty
Weather: Cloudy, windy day for most of NZ
Weather warnings are in place for the east coast of the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.
Local Focus: P affecting teens in rural community
Katikati - another town opens up about battle with P. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gang members clash in Rotorua house brawl
Up to 10 gang members create disturbance in a rowdy dispute.