Everything gone but the bao buns: Thief clears out cafe's food stocks
The owner says it's the second burglary in three weeks and the 'fifth or sixth' this year.
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'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award
'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'
Honouring heroes: Search for B Company photos for museum exhibition
It comes as the B Company, 28th NZ (Māori) Battalion History Trust will be reviewed.
Fortress 40: College boys' endurance challenge captured in doco
Tauranga Boys’ College will screen the film on Saturday.
Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plant
The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.
Supermarkets, liquor outlets fight bid for freeze on new bottle stores
A health official says Rotorua's alcohol-related harm is now above the national average.
Council signs $91m, 15-year lease for new office building
It is also putting about $33.5 million into the interior fit-out of the building.
Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course
Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.
A 'spectacular display': Yatton Park set to be filled with daffodils
The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.
A 'spectacular display': Kuirau Park set to be filled with daffodils
The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.
Kawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murder
Three people have been charged with murder following the death of Michael Tokona.
How Mount Mainstreet's new team plans to boost local business
Upcoming events include a jazz festival at Easter and Community Curling in April.
On The Up: From tricycle to triumph - Young BMX champ aims for Olympics
Maddy, 13, is a four-time national BMX champion with sights firmly fixed on the Olympics.
'Everything but the kitchen sink': Kōhanga reo burglary shock
The facility remains closed as whānau deal with the loss of resources.
'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner
'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.
On The Up: Motorised duck wins race in front of record crowd
The Great Tauranga Duck Race 2025 has raised nearly $35,000 for local organisations
House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.
'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changes
Practical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.
Revealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheet
A jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.
Tauranga man accused of stealing ambulance equipment
He is also charged with unlawfully possessing police property.
'Really good test': Apprentice challenge winners head to nationals
Apprentices had eight hours to construct a planter box using traditional joinery.
On The Up: Golf club invests $3m into new facilities, including field-sized practice green
The club says the 6000sq m green is among the biggest in the world.
‘Serious concerns’: Neighbours wary of drone spraying near homes
Neighbours questioned a drone weed-spraying operation in Bethlehem.
Scholarship-winning nursing student is the first of her whānau at university
The scholarship is a 'huge' relief for 21-year-old juggling studies, work and placements.
Opinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globally
The S&P 500 fell 10.5% over two days after Trump's tariff announcement.
Lotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.
Grieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogs
They are trying to focus on the good memories of the boy they raised from a baby.
'Sea of yellow': Thousands of ducks set to race in Tauranga today
Around 5000 rubber ducklings will race at Tauranga's waterfront.
Pattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook users
The offender previously stole $305,000 from her employer.
‘The building is a living being’: Māori cultural essence in spa design
Sculptures and patterns at the spa reflect deep Ngāti Whakaue heritage.
'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policy
About 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.
Watch: Deer in the headlights as driver's near-miss caught on camera
‘New undies after that one’ as driver has close call with deer crossing road.
'Claims are weak': Court dismisses bid to halt marine precinct sale
An injunction stopping the sale of Tauranga's Marine Precinct is no longer in force.
How a $335k fast-build home aims to tackle NZ's housing crisis
The Living House was completed in Rotorua in just six weeks.