Free fares slashed to tackle bus violence - cages for bus drivers discussed
It's hoped the move will stop a spate of youth violence at Tauranga bus stops.
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Tauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in court
Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.
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'Sickened': Mall jewellery shop latest break-in target
'I don't know how we're going to survive this'.
Broken jaw, 'all-in brawl' among 17 new complaints of rugby foul play, misconduct
There were 17 incidents over two weekends on Bay of Plenty rugby fields.
'Unacceptable': Road workers verbally abused, objects thrown at them
Disgruntled motorists take out roadworks delays frustration on road workers.
Homicide investigation: Police charge two with aggravated burglary
Police are investigating the death of Mitchell Te Kani as a homicide.
Tauranga by-election: 12 candidates in the running as minor parties meet
The list includes three of five parties in Parliament, minor parties and independents.
Tauranga homicide: Victim's body returned to family
He died on Saturday night after a large group of gang members allegedly came to the house.
Opinion: Supermarket profits a slap in the face to hardworking Kiwis
OPINION: A slap in the face is a good way to describe how these profits make me feel.
'Wasteful spending': Winston Peters won't stand in Tauranga byelection
Peters said this morning his party came to the decision "after serious consideration"
'Doesn't cut the mustard': Under-fire police step up bus stop patrols after attacks
But a local leader says the 'softly, softly' police response 'doesn't cut the mustard'.
'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops primary international students ban
International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.
Serious assault of Bayfair worker near bus stop, youths blamed
The worker has been left with a significant eye injury.
Family in 'absolute shock' after man killed in suspected homicide in Tauranga
Police called to a disorder incident; when they got there they found a body.
Evidence of unharnessed contractors at fatal heights 'disturbs' new Auckland port CEO, worker lost leg
Fresh safety concerns after fourth death in five years at Auckland port.
Letters to the editor: Banning smacking is behind crime rate
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
'Distraught': Youths forcibly board bus, smash mirror, racially abuse driver
The youths forced their way on board, hurled racial abuse and smashed a bus mirror.
Tauranga byelection: Candidates upset, insulted by Te Pāti Māori claims
Winston Peters, former MP for Tauranga, has also weighed in on Te Pāti Māori's stance.
Māori Party says Tauranga too unsafe to stand candidate
Te Pāti Māori won't take part in byelection, citing white supremacist racist hate speech.
'Walking roughshod over us': CBD landlords left out of bus stop move talks
The relocated bus interchange is expected to be operational from next month.
CBD transformation: $1.5b in developments planned for 'empty' city centre
PLUS: What locals think about the CBD, and an academic view on what investment can do
'Buyer's market': Median house price suffers biggest fall in 30 years
But one expert says the city is in a better position than the rest of the country.
'Let's do better': Women ridiculed on the Mount turn insult into empowerment
A group of women who were ridiculed on the Mauao track didn't let it stop them.
Housing market: 'Demand has weakened, prices are falling': REINZ
Affordability, uncertainty and changing financial conditions cited as reasons.
Watch: Out-of-control car smashes into house, narrowly misses man
'I moved back and threw myself sideways - it was the only to get out of the way.'
'Worst case of emaciated dogs I have ever seen'
Two emaciated dogs and four puppies were rescued from Kaingaroa Forest overnight.
From Howick to Pāpāmoa: Ex-league star new principal at Bay school
Iva Ropati will start as principal of Pāpāmoa College at the start of Term 4.
Mental health: Fears lives may be at risk as nearly 500 wait for DHB appointments
Two patients have died in the past five years after being triaged but before treatment.
'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppy
The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.
'I just cried': 32-year-old's Stage 4 bowel cancer battle
Rachael Ferguson now wants the screening age lowered to 35.
Woman killed in motorcycle crash named
The crash happened around 2.40pm on Saturday on State Highway 2, Pongokawa.
Rob Rattenbury: Pākehā need to be trusted with referendum on He Puapua
OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.