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Fijian-born Bay residents praying loved ones safe
Cyclone Yasa wreaking havoc on Fiji, and Bay of Plenty relatives share their concerns,
'Disgusting': The Christmas work lunch that left DHB staff feeling 'devalued'
Some health board workers threw their boxed Christmas lunches in the bin.
'Gutted': City councillors react after learning they will be fired
The decision to appoint a commission was announced on Friday but opinions are divided.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Tenants from hell: Assault, indecent exposure and scaring neighbours
The Tenancy Tribunal has dealt with hundreds of Bay of Plenty complaints this year.
Kiwi drinks company lands overseas distribution deals
Auckland drinks company is riding the wave of New Zealand's new-found popularity.
Mowbray billionaires call in lawyers over leaky building repairs
Mowbrays threaten litigation against fellow apartment owners.
Man shot by police was using children as 'human shield': Rescuer
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found police actions were justified.
'Skilful' 82yo cannabis grower avoids jail
Police found 364 well-tended cannabis plants and multiple growing operations in a search.
Local Focus: Building future scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians
Getting kids to solve problems "from the ground up". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Water death: 'Our family will not be the same without her'
A Lower Kaimai teenager died in a water-related incident near her home.
Company fined: Man worked up to 80 hours a week, was only paid for 20
An investigation was launched after the employee complained to MBIE.
Bella Vista trial: Developer 'neither credible nor reliable'
Bella Vista Homes developer and his company among those convicted of Building Act charges.
First stage of Ruakura Superhub to open in 2022
Ruakura Superhub tipped to take off fast after first tenancy deal struck.
'Rot in jail': Babysitter child abuser sent to prison for 15 years
Brent Ruddell was jailed for 15 years and five months for sexually abusing young children.
Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.
'Cut up like a wild animal': Attack leaves teen needing 300-plus stitches
A Tauranga teenager lost three litres of blood and needed more than 300 stitches.
Eye fillet steak stolen, store damaged as butcher targeted again
Doug Jarvis Butchers has been targeted by thieves twice in the last three months.
Why ketamine is being trialled as an antidepressant in the Bay
The new drug trial is looking for participants.
Samantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold one
Opinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?
'Democracy has gone': Councillors hit back at minister's intention to replace them
The minister wants to appoint a commission to run the city.
Top cop says deaths of Bay of Plenty children will not be the last
The Bay of Plenty continues to grapple with a serious child abuse problem.
Local Focus: Emergency services food run a success
Drive-by donations a hit with the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Northport to help get Christmas on Auckland shelves
Northport put its hand up for a big Christmas challenge.
'Left in the lurch': MPs slam delays in $933m expressway build
Transport minister hits back, saying National had nine years to build the road.
Crazy waste: Bags of dumped crayfish a mystery
"It's pretty gutting, especially with the recreational takes being cut recently."
Homes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hits
City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa surfers ride for men's health
Community surf comp brings locals together for Movember. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Pack your brolly, Santa: Warm but wet forecast for big man's Auckland parade
Santa's been marking the festive season by parading down Auckland's main drag since 1934.
Local Focus: Age Concern volunteers rewarded by local travel operator
Volunteers can start friendships that go on for years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
City warned of 'serious consequences' as Tauranga development runs short on land
Concerns have been raised as land begins to run out at Tauriko Business Estate.
Pet food company cops $66k fine over big stink
Judge: 'Being in an industrial area is not a licence to discharge offensive odour.'
Coromandel drivers fed up with costly windscreen incidents
One motorist had three windscreen cracks in a single journey.