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Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush
Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.
‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trial
He pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.
Armed police called to Matua after firearm report
Police were in the area of Tilby Drive and Fergusson Park about 4.30pm.
New tertiary music scholarship launched in memory of philanthropist Chloe Wright
Wright's son said Chloe was passionate about helping rangatahi 'realise their potential'.
Artist's 'never-before-seen' painting displayed at major art gallery in London
The collection where her portrait is displayed is seen by 'millions' of visitors a year.
Magic players trial for Silver Ferns
The group head to Wellington for a three-day trial camp from August 19-21.
'Murder': 64 chickens slain, council hunt killer dogs
“That’s what this is - the murder of my defenceless poor chickens by killer dogs."
SH2 barriers could impede escape in tsunami - resident
The transport agency has spent $164 million on safety improvements.
A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries
A doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.
$60,000 worth of gun supplies stolen from Rotorua store
Thieves broke into Gun Supplies Limited on Ti St.
'Death was his only reprieve': Dog chained for five years, owner fined $2000
'He was so hungry that he was eating the plastic wrappers of his dog roll.'
You have a visitor - it's the police
A man was arrested in hospital and had his motorbike impounded.
Traffic delays while SH2 vandalism is repaired
Repair works are taking place on State Highway 2 between Katikati and Ōmokoroa.
'She snapped': Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing fatal injuries
The injuries were so bad Harlee-Rose Niven's pancreas was split in two.
Car fire blocks eastbound lane of SH29 on Kaimai Range
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was reported at about 2.56pm.
Magma indicated: ‘Regular’ eruptions likely to continue at Whakaari/White Island
Eruption hazards are 'largely restricted' to the island, GNS Science says.
'A baby rave': The Wiggles headline new music festival for children
'It’s more than a concert. It’s sort of like a ... baby rave.'
Watch: Whakaari/White Island crater after recent eruption
The marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.
Mark Lister: Did the Fed just make a policy mistake?
OPINION: Policymakers need to ensure unemployment doesn’t rise too much.
Best in the Bay: Hospitality Awards winners announced
Winners are voted by the hospitality industry, except for the People’s Choice Award.
'Ashamed': Travel agent used company money for gas, food and house cleaning
Lee Harris quit his job at Blue Marine after an investigation into unauthorised spending.
'Continuous minor eruption': Whakaari/White Island emits ash plume
Satellite data showed the plume contained a minor amount of volcanic ash.
85 gifts of life: How a hospital job made him a blood donor
'It just was natural to actually give my arm and my blood to help fill the bank.'
Cancer, landslide, crash: Injured forklift driver's 'hellish' years
The Mount Maunganui man says he is still 'so thankful' despite his harsh experiences.
Mother and daughter bridge duo an unexpected pair
The mother said she got “absolutely, totally hooked and addicted” with the game.
Running event expected to bring $2.5m boost to Rotorua economy
More than 3000 people are participating in Run the Forest on Saturday.
Guns, ammo, drugs and stolen tools allegedly found at BoP property
A 39-year-old man is facing charges after police searched a Whakatāne property.
Les Misérables: The show will go on after three Covid cancellations
'Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise,' says theatre president.
'Little Ref': 13-year-old whistleblower making a big noise on rugby field
Tauranga's kid ref for rugby Arthur Rickard.
Olympics 2024: Pāpāmoa’s Eva Morris hits the pool over the weekend
It will be an early start on Saturday for Eva's Tauranga Artistic Swimming clubmates.
'Got angry and snapped': Teacher slapped student's face, pushed another
Tribunal finds case was at the 'more serious end of physical assaults'.
Man charged in relation to BOP death
A man has been charged in relation to the death of a person in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Threatened bird dies in dog attack in Rotorua
Rotorua and Taupō are the main strongholds for dabchicks.