Methamphetamine, utensils, equipment, a firearm and $4000 cash was recovered.

Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.

Former comic puts on another great show, this time talking to students about mental health

Safer communities together means every member of the community, Eastern BOP police show.

A woman who died at a Kawerau timber yard is remembered for her friends and huge smile.

The death had been referred to the Coroner and Worksafe would be investigating.

Joanne Joss, of Kawerau, is the Kiwi killed in a bus crash in Africa last week.

She ended up being too scared to move in and bought a house in Invercargill instead.

Hundreds of people turned up to search for a young Kawerau girl on Wednesday night.

Police target those alleged to have taken over the drug trade in town after major raids.

New raids as national organised crime detectives monitor new players in town's drug trade.

The horse died at the scene, say police

This district has topped the list since it began in 2014 and easily outstrips Auckland.

Jono Smith was almost bear bait after the Kiwi kayaker was chased down by a grizzly bear.

AOS officers should never have gone into house which triggered 22-hour siege, says IPCA.

Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.

Home values in the town of 6800 people jumped more than 25 per cent over past year.

Police are speaking to a person of interest.

A total 293 houses sold in Tauranga last month, with a 3.9% price rise year-on-year.

1955 Ford Customline car seized by police as they seek 'dodgy assets'.

A series of earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty last night - one with a magnitude of 4.1.

Police have released the name of the man who died in the crash in Kawerau on May 11.

Officers attempted to stop the vehicle after it was seen travelling at high speed.

My Brother Mitchell has global premiere in Tauranga, inspired by filmmaker's childhood.

A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.

Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the Regional Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.