Driver held at knifepoint feared she might never see family again
Gillian Rowse fought off an attacker as he tried to pull her from her car.
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Tauranga's Joe McGregor literally struck gold on a Tauranga beach.
Twins plead with PM in heartfelt letters: Please let our dad in the country
If Hollywood stars can enter NZ, why can't our dad: Kiwi twins beg Jacinda Ardern.
Proposed fish plant closure could result in 65 jobs lost
New Zealand seafood company Sanford Ltd announced the proposed closure today.
Fourth confirmed case of listeria in Bay of Plenty
The investigation into the source of a Tauranga outbreak of listeria is ongoing.
'Disturbing' rise in BOP greenhouse gas emissions
Overall, emissions in the Bay of Plenty grew 11.9 per cent from 2007 to 2018.
'Nightmare': How a walk on a beach ended in horror and heartbreak
'This was a tragic outcome for all of us'.
81-year-old tells the story behind his major cannabis-growing operation
'I'm old and frail and I just wanted to have a bit of better quality of life.'
'Stunned': Mayor hits out after minister blocks reserve plan
Minister apologises after media learns of her decision before the council.
'Extremely disturbing': Billboard vandalism becomes personal for MP
Damage included blacking out her eyes and drawing Nazi symbols.
Lucky shot: Tauranga photographer captures Comet Neowise
But if you want to see it with the naked eye, you are out of luck.
Elderly man's 'sophisticated' cannabis growing operation to buy wheelchair
Police found 364 cannabis plants at the man's Ōhauiti property.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
Popular cheeses recalled over listeria fears - are these products in your fridge?
A range of cheese products has been recalled by the Ministry of Primary Industries.
Councils told to loosen up restrictions to promote urban housing developments
New policy aims to increase housing development in urban areas of growing cities.
Canal tragedy: Downer confirms body retrieved was employee
Police confirm one killed after a vehicle plunged into water.
Pedestrian injured in Welcome Bay released from hospital
Pedestrian in a serious condition, say police.
Heat or eat? The tough decision some elderly people are making
There are concerns over how some seniors will cope once special energy payment ends.
Bella Vista trial: Danny Cancian testifies over death threats and $1.3m payment
Bella Vista boss says others are to blame as trial continues.
Bella Vista Homes boss Danny Cancian has his day in court
Bella Vista Homes director faces judge in Tauranga District Court.
Man arrested after firearm, ammunition found in car
A 24-year-old man was arrested and will appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.
Car flips, brings down power lines in Te Puke
No one was in the vehicle when officers arrived.
Police name victim of fatal Waihī crash
The crash happened between a car and a campervan on State Highway 2 last weekend.
Local Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rollout
One card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rollout
One card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whakaari / White Island hospital bills top $14m
Doctors' labour, skin supplies, drugs and intensive care facilities were some of costs.
Bella Vista trial: 'I did nothing wrong', developer told investigators
Bella Vista Homes developer interviewed by a private investigator.
National vows $31b to crush 'congestion crisis'
Plan includes another Auckland Harbour crossing and a four-lane expressway to Tauranga.
Local Focus: Tauranga Mayor fronts Pāpāmoa ratepayers meeting
Powell started with a bad joke and didn't back down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayor fronts Pāpāmoa ratepayers' meeting
Powell started with a bad joke and didn't back down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Redundancy notices start for wage subsidy workers
Work is about to end for many of the 372,000 Kiwis still on Covid-19 wage subsidies.
Burglar caught after leaving engraved knife at scene
The armed burglar, who also breached the Covid-19 lockdown rules, avoided prison.