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Home values in the town of 6800 people jumped more than 25 per cent over past year.
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Police launch homicide inquiry after 2yo's body found in river
Police are speaking to a person of interest.
Hunter rescued seven hours after 15m fall
Efforts to rescue the 52-year-old hunter were hampered because of the steep terrain.
Gang member jailed for Mongrel Mob funeral ambush
Gang member Tuterangi Moeke jailed for ambushing Mongrel Mob funeral.
Tauranga houses reach record $660,000 median
A total 293 houses sold in Tauranga last month, with a 3.9% price rise year-on-year.
Raids on 'drug-lords': More cars seized
1955 Ford Customline car seized by police as they seek 'dodgy assets'.
Man falls off balcony in 'vicious' attack by 'wannabe' gangsters
He called them 'wannabe' gangsters. Now Kodie Waitapu suffers from a life-long injury.
Kawerau resident: 'It was really scary'
A series of earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty last night - one with a magnitude of 4.1.
Kawerau crash victim named
Police have released the name of the man who died in the crash in Kawerau on May 11.
One man dead after police pursuit in Kawerau
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle after it was seen travelling at high speed.
Shocking death of 10-year-old inspires movie
My Brother Mitchell has global premiere in Tauranga, inspired by filmmaker's childhood.
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
Local Focus: A show of unity in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hundreds acknowledge one year on from the April 6 flood
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe residents hit out at council
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the Regional Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Financial strife continues for Edgecumbe farmers post-flood
For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers
For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
100 cannabis plants found in Matahina Forest
Two more men have also been arrested in relation to Operation Notus.
Inside the raids on the Mongrel Mob
Police smashed a P supply chain in Kawerau today. But breaking addiction is harder.
Kawerau mayor welcomes police raid to 'stamp out' meth
Malcolm Campbell believes there's 250 meth users in a town of 6000.
Fatal crash in Kawerau - road blocked
A serious crash in Kawerau has left one person dead and another with minor injuries.
Film maker tackles brother's death: 'I'm glad I was pushed into doing it'
Jennifer Dann puts 12 questions to film maker Todd Karehana.
$78,000 in fines for stockpiled tyres
Owners of a failed tyre recycling venture have been fined.
Potential tropical cyclone unlikely to hit NZ
Warm temperatures are forecast and a tropical cyclone looks unlikely to make landfall.
Kawerau shooter's appeal dismissed
Kawerau shooter's appeal on basis of Maori sovereignty dismissed.
A town that hopes Shane Jones delivers jobs
In a town where many young people see little future, Shane Jones has brought some hope.
Which part of NZ is most at risk of a house price drop?
New Zealand's smaller towns and cities are most vulnerable from house price falls
Local Focus: Support for the children of Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe children are returning to their home town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Support for the children of Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe children are returning to their home town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Three investigations into train fatality
Police, KiwiRail and transport officials are evidence-collecting at Lambert Rd.
Whakatane truck driver's last clock-in
The truck driver killed in a collision with a train near Kawerau has been named.