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The fake $50 and the off-duty cop: How a man was nabbed for making fake money
How did he do it and why?
'He just didn't have to be killed': Grieving whānau speak out after police shooting
Keeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.
Local Focus: Commissioners on tour in Tauranga
Commissioners Long-term Plan out for public feedback. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Andrea Fox: Gibson's exit symptomatic of shambolic Ports of Auckland
OPINION: A tale of two port CEO resignations.
Benefit boosts 'like Lotto' for some, Budget offers less for others
Benefit rises will help people cover costs such as extra fuel, food, shoes or other goods.
Gangsters' paradise: Police figures reveal the gang capital of NZ
There were 1058 gang members in October 2017 in the Bay. Now there are 1493.
Mount house sells for $5.6m in 'fast and furious' auction
Plenty of locals with $4m-plus budgets are snapping up prime properties.
'No plan, no future, no hope': Tourism bosses defeated ahead of Budget 2021
"It's hope that's kind of gone. And we are not seeing any future plan."
'There's very little waste.' Bay of Plenty schools say Govt funded lunches improve attendance and focus
School leaders say listening to student feedback helps to get buy in for lunch scheme.
Local Focus: Anyone for… Pickleball?
What do you get when you cross tennis with badminton? Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Double murder trial: Accused went along to 'keep brother safe'
Double murder accused told two people he went along with his brother to keep him safe.
'Violent incident' involving hammer reported at Tauranga Netball Centre
The incident happened about 11.15am on Saturday.
Double murder trial: Jury hears brothers' recorded prison call
'I'm f***** happy I did it all', the accused brother said after the alleged murders.
Bay of Plenty councillor abstains from Māori engagement funding vote
But the move was met with stern advice from a seasoned local politician.
NZ house prices up 19.1% annually, Auckland up 21.6%
Highest volumes nationally in an April in five years, but change expected.
'A monster': Survivor hits out as serial rapist locked up indefinitely
'I am standing here today to reclaim my confidence and power.'
'No one wants to lose a child.' Rural schools want consistent speed limits
Submitters call for a consistent approach to speed limits outside rural schools.
Local Focus: Today is ME day
"Chronic Fatigue doesn't do it justice." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Scared for my life': Witness in double murder trial says gun was turned on him
A Crown witness has described what happened when the man he worked for was fatally shot.
'Massive inquiry': New townhouse development to be built opposite Tauranga racecourse
The Stables in Greerton had "massive inquiries" in days, Bask in the Mount has sold out.
DoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in Tauranga
The great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.
Tauranga's Olivia Rogers fighting to be hired on The Apprentice
Hitting screens tonight, the first season boasts a $50,000 prize Rogers likes the look of.
Exclusive: Man charged in plot to import cocaine from Mexico worked at Tauranga port
A stevedore was among eight people arrested after an eight-month covert investigation.
Desperate measures: Would you pay $30,000 upfront to get a rental?
The housing crisis is now 'eating into middle-class NZ' and is causing trauma.
Double murder trial: Girlfriend tells of hearing gunshots
The girlfriend of one of the Ōmanawa shooting victims has given evidence about his death.
Local Focus: Katikati Station – two years in the making
Tauranga Model Railway Club looks for a permanent home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Toddler's murderer must serve at least 17 years behind bars
A Tauranga man has been given a life prison term for the murder of a 17-month-old girl.
Father admits murdering and ill-treating his 5-year-old son
Dad who subjected son to prolonged abuse before beating him to death changes his pleas.
'Our family is broken': Community rallies to help whānau of teen battling cancer
'Cancer is a horrible thing for your child to get.'
Ruapehu trails latest challenge for Australian fundraiser
Montana O'Neill is doing Te Araroa Trail to raise awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis.
'We must lead in this space': DHB launch sustainability plan
The DHB acknowledged its carbon emissions were "detrimental" to people's health.
Port of Tauranga bid to fast-track $68.5m expansion rejected
The $68.5m port project could create 368 jobs during construction and more than 81 after.