‘Absolutely tragic’: Grieving family, friend pay tribute to granddad shot while hunting
His family say he was well-known in his local community of Paeroa, in Hauraki.
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Deadly Instagram-famed waterfall reopens to public after access safety upgrade
Plans to restore full access to the falls were abandoned earlier this year.
Builder charged after letting people live in implement shed - again
He claimed it was just a 'smoko room' but later admitted charging a mum and kids rent.
Three-car crash on Maungatapu Bridge, Tauranga, as traffic avoids protest
The crash happened on an alternative route for those trying to avoid protest on SH2.
Live: More than 1000 people march in Rotorua protesting 'anti-Māori' policies
Te Pati Māori call it an 'assault on tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi'.
Live: More than 1000 people march in Tauranga protesting 'anti-Māori' policies
Te Pāti Māori call it an “assault on tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi”.
'Pushed out on to the streets': Tenants lose as landlords sell, migration soars
'My daughter and I will be couch surfing yet again.'
'Mana battle': Protest march set to slow traffic on Tauranga state highway
"We are protecting the mana of our language and the mana of our culture."
'Peaceful but powerful' protest planned for Rotorua as part of national action
Police warn traffic disruptions are likely, including in Rotorua.
Major evening delays due soon on Hamilton to Tauranga route
Remedial works on SH1 at Rangiriri are coming to an end while works on SH29 kick off.
Inspiring the next generation: Squash stars visit local school
Joelle King, who won the NZ Open in 2022, has been struggling with a back injury.
House fire: Police want to speak to four men seen leaving the scene
The fire investigator has passed on the investigation to police.
One dead after quad bike rolls in paddock
WorkSafe has been notified of the farm death near Tauranga.
T20 Black Clash: Four locals add to star-studded line up
The event is back in the Mount for 2024 and is expected to sell out before Christmas.
Emergency services called to motorbike crash in a paddock
An incident involving a motorbike occurred off Upper Ohauiti Rd around 9.40am.
Fears for future: Council pushes dog owners out to make way for carpark
Club hits out after being forced to find a new home.
Looking for a new job? Why you should ask about pay - and how to do it
Tips on negotiating your salary and what to do if it ends up lower than you wanted.
'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.
The ultimate Christmas gift guide for your favourite foodies
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Name suppression for man charged with kidnapping in Harley Shrimpton disappearance case
A 21yo man appeared in Tauranga District Court today, facing kidnapping and other charges.
Concerns for wellbeing of 74-year-old last seen a week ago
He was last seen on November 30.
'Childhood dementia': 6-year-old's 'devastating' diagnosis
'We wouldn’t want any other kid to have to go through what he is going through.'
'Flying week': Donations pour in for foodbank appeal
The Hits Christmas in the Park movie screening night set to further boost donations.
Mark Lister: Average sharemarket returns are great, but returns are rarely average
OPINION: Why long-term share investors need to be prepared for a rollercoaster ride.
How the Mount's wild New Year's Eves were tamed — and what was learned
OPINION: Teens and young adults used to come from all over to get drunk.
'Foul play' suspected in Harley Shrimpton disappearance, man arrested
Shrimpton was last seen at McDonald's in Mount Maunganui on November 2.
Number 279 in the queue: Rates penalty notice has council's phone lines running hot
Council says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.
Two more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater use
The growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.
Former Waikato rep enjoys unique Fiji Nines competition
This is the invitational rugby league nines crew's second trip to The Fijian Cup Nines.
Public can be ‘brutal’: Councillors defend use of closed-door workshops
The ombudsman’s call to open council workshops is a ‘hard nut to crack’.
'Really tough': This restaurant used to seat 130. Now it's lucky to get 30
Cost of rice has doubled: 'We can’t afford to give even a single grain for free anymore'.
‘Absolute bollocks’: Businesses attack Cameron Rd project report
Feelings run high as the council rejects any chance of compensation.
'Concerning': Mauao's base track defibrillator goes missing
The defibrillator on the base track has been missing since Sunday.
Major search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise ship
This weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.