Police search for driver after van crashes into power pole in Katikati
The crash sparked a small vegetation fire
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The $48k-$80k job few wanted - now they're lining up
More Kiwis are embarking on a teaching career again because of the teacher shortage.
Tourist wounded by stingray at Mount Maunganui beach
The man was bodysurfing at the beach around midday today.
Local Focus: Once were radicals
"It's time to reflect on where we are at now". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Once were radicals
"It's time to reflect on where we are at now". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Chinese New Year celebrations start at home for Tauranga family
It's the biggest celebration in the world. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Māori Artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is the inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chinese New Year celebrations start at home
It's the biggest celebration in the world. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Consents exceed $1 billion for third year
Tauranga and Western Bay's building consents surpassed $1 billion for the third year.
One dead, seven injured in four Tauranga crashes
The crashes left commuters stranded for hours as emergency services cleared the scenes.
Thieves hit homeless women's shelter
Washing machine, lawn mower and other essentials plucked from women's refuge
Waitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in north
It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.
A second home: The boy who has had almost 100 surgeries
Parents had newborn and redundancy to deal with when he was rushed to hospital.
Tragic day: Three dead, 13 hurt in vehicle incidents
Police confirmed a third death tonight, in a black day around the country.
Crash near Tauranga leaves driver critically injured, another with serious injuries
A tweet from the Transport Agency said a detour was in place.
Council, builder, developer sued for $36m over defects
Developer, architect, engineer among those being sued over defects in apartment building.
Bus no-show: Girl twice left in the dark 'in middle of nowhere'
People are upset with the new bus changes
Elderly man saved from drowning by member of the public
Mount Maunganui man who nearly drowned at Arataki beach remains in Tauranga Hospital.
Heatwave: Influx of insects as temperatures rise
The weather has prompted an influx of wasps, ants, mosquitoes and many other insects.
Baby found in hot car as mum played pokies at TAB
A baby boy was found inside a vehicle as his mum gambled at a TAB.
Heatwave: City using 52 million litres a day
Sprinkler ban was put in place yesterday following hot weather and peak water usage.
Rountree tackles Australia
Whanganui's James Rountree in the thick of Oceania Challenge Cup at Motocross Grand Prix
Shoplifter admits reversing over supermarket worker
A woman had admitted reversing over a supermarket worker who was trying to stop her.
Former coal pit planned as mine host for water sports
Former coal mine to be restored back to lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heatwave: Sprinkler ban for Tauranga
Dry weather conditions and peak water usage has resulted in a sprinkler ban.
Heatwave: Tradies starting the day early to beat the heat
As the temperature has risen, some workers have been really feeling the heat.
False needle in strawberry complaint cost store $3600
Supermarket threw out 2400 punnets valued at $3565 after false complaint.
Heatwave: Sunscreen supply runs out at Mount Maunganui
Sunblock supplies down, fans selling out and slushy sales up- people are feeling the heat.
Businessman buys AC/DC drummer's home for retirement pad
Phil Rudd has lived in the Otumoetai home for the past nine years
Local Focus: 96-year-old Elvor and 28-year-old Joe are best mates
Meet the besties who are almost 70 years apart. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'It was just so loud': Ute brings down two power poles
The incident happened on Otumoetai Rd about 6.50am.