From Cape Runaway kid to MP: Rawiri Waititi's path to Parliament
'Democracy has never worked for our people as the majority always rules.'
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Seven years in the making: Tauranga Primary unveils new pou
'The pou connect us to Tauranga Moana.'
Drought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summer
Niwa's 60-day index has deemed the Rotorua area and coastal Bay of Plenty "severely dry".
Father found guilty of murdering 2yo daughter
A jury has found Maketū man Aaron Izett guilty of murdering his daughter.
Local Focus: MMA for kids is a hit
Building confidence through martial arts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One dead after SH36 crash involving truck
One person has died and another is in a critical condition.
'It's the one that gets men': Tauranga Mayor reveals cancer diagnosis, will take medical leave
Tenby Powell will go on medical leave later this month, hoping to return in early 2021.
Putting a local lens on Labour's election promises - what are we in for?
With Labour able to govern alone, it's a matter of time before policies are rolled out.
Local Focus: Books-a-plenty at the Tauranga Moana Book Festival
Words. Lots of words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Halloween goes ahead as per new-normal in Te Puke
Great to trick-or-treat without fear of getting sick. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Banned for being Māori: Surviving student reflects on being removed 81 years ago
Tears were shed as the 'horrified' current principal apologised for historic wrongdoing.
Maketū murder accused: 'It's my worst nightmare'
Izett said it was more than just voices, he was having "a full mental breakdown".
International crews arriving at Auckland and Tauranga ports now face mandatory isolation
But Health Minister Chris Hipkins says the move would halt many ships coming to NZ.
Maketū toddler's death: Murder accused told police he did not kill daughter
A police officer says the accused was the first to mention his slain daughter.
Girl power: Tauranga school to replace houses named after men
The Rutherford and Freyberg houses, kept on from the Tauranga College era, are on the out.
'Never truly leaves you': Lead investigator in murder still seeking clues
Judy Yorke disappeared from a party at a Matapihi packhouse in 1992.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Tauranga dad injured in e-scooter crash lucky to be alive
Man rushed to hospital with a broken neck, spine and cracked ribs.
Instant death: The man who shot his 'best friend' in the face
'He did not realise the shotgun was loaded... before he pulled the trigger'.
Connor sailing a figure 8 for NZ's foster children
The American woman has been stuck due to Covid but is turning her lemons to lemonade.
Maketū murder accused showed 'unreal' aggression, chewed through spit mask
Murder accused Aaron Izett showed 'unreal' strength during his arrest, a witness says.
Special report: How did NZ's 'hero' port worker get Covid-19?
He was NZ's 1530th reported case of Covid-19. He likely also saved us all a headache.
'Sorry, wrong court case': Failed developer told off by judge
Cancian defended himself in the civil court case heard in the High Court at Tauranga.
Bay pie legend now king of the sausage roll
Judges were looking for a traditional sausage roll of specific weight and length.
Family tried to take slain toddler from murder accused, court hears
The great grandparents of a child killed in Maketū say they had concerns for her welfare.
Inside the tragic death of Baby Royal
Social workers should have visited baby after concerns raised just weeks before his death.
'A light to our lives': Family of missing woman plead for information
The family of missing woman Rebeka Storey are asking the public for help.
Missing for six weeks: Tauranga woman's car found at campground
Rebeka Storey has been missing since September 5.
'Meth rage': Father on trial accused of murdering his 2yo daughter
Jury must decide if defendant was insane at the time.
Is this the new leader of the Māori Party?
Waititi says it could "naturally fall that way" but he wasn't his party's only leader.
'No regrets': Muller on victory, loss - and Judith Collins
'The country has spoken very clearly .. We need to reflect on that.'
Simon Bridges answers leadership question and reveals priorities
Tauranga MP says the election result is 'bittersweet'.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.