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'Pathetic': Councillor apologises for Facebook dig at mayoral candidate
'Hey buddy, bit of local knowledge...'
'Tragic accident' leaves two dead, calls for barrier arms on rail crossing
Deceased believed to work in the kiwifruit industry.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Māori can be trusted to look after their own
What we saw playing out in Hawke's Bay shows little has changed
Matatā crash sentencing leaves sister of killed road worker distraught
Sister of killed worker openly distraught as man responsible was not sent to jail.
Witness describes 'car flying off the track'
Two people are dead and three are seriously injured following this morning's crash.
Local Focus: Tenby Powell says Tauranga deserves better
Meet the man behind the suit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tenby Powell says Tauranga deserves better
Meet the man behind the suit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Taking the plunge: Why this Kiwi bloke is finally learning to swim
Following one man's late-in-life journey to learn to swim, one stroke at a time.
Bethlehem man to become full-time job seeker
The man with the 'job wanted' sign has come a long way
'Likeable, clever guy': Tauranga old boys remember trainee pilot
Craig McBride was a high performer in cricket at Tauranga Boys' College, says principal.
Calls for extra safety on 'unforgiving road' after SH29 fatal crash
"They are driving on an unforgiving road."
Fatal shooting: Verdict reached on gang member's death
Jury decides on its verdict in the fatal shooting of a senior Tauranga gang member.
Jury retires in Tauranga gang murder case
Lack of evidence against Black Power member accused of aiding murder accused, jury told.
Why young families are struggling to get into rental homes
Some Tauranga landlords only want professional couples no kids rental agency says.
'Look how skinny he is!' – Meet the stars of a national cat show
The breeds, the names, the pre-show rituals.
How 10 women brought a rapist to justice
A 78-year-old has been found guilty of 32 historic charges of sexually abusing children.
City of Sales: Inside look at Auckland's property investors
With the boom years over, property investors gather to learn how to get rich in a downturn
Man had 'no choice' but to shoot in drug deal gone sour
Meth and cannabis dealer Colin Jeffries-Smith shot gang member dead
Temperatures to drop 3C-4C early next week
Auckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.
'Pretty scary': Tauranga woman in Hong Kong can't wait to get home
Claire has loved living in Hong Kong for eight years but this week it all changed.
Renowned pianist to play with NZSO in Tauranga
Mātauranga concert will also feature a new work by NZ composer Michael Norris.
Bay teacher trainee numbers plummet
With job opportunities plentiful, one student reckons getting a job is almost guaranteed.
Getting back into rugby was mentally harder than expected - Chiefs captain Sam Cane
Sam Cane has made his return from injury and now he has a job to do with the Chiefs.
'Get on and do it': Council pays up to progress roading projects
Tauranga will push on with 11 key transport projects in spite of a lack of govt support.
'Vile and racist': Community reacts to white supremacist flyer
The flyers were dropped in the Bay of Plenty area.
'City in crisis': Tauranga's major housing shortfall
New report confirms developers' concerns the city is running out of land.
Local Focus: Brickbats at mayoral candidates town-hall meeting
Fiery arguments at Tauranga mayoral debate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Your weather: Showers today but mild winter forecast
It may be wet today but winter is set to be warm and dry.
City College wrap
The Sport Whanganui review of college sport continues focusing on Whanganui City College
Mount Maunganui cruise to victory
Black Ferns squad member Karli Faneva led Mount Maunganui to a convincing win.
White supremacist flyers dropped in Tauranga mailboxes
A resident says her family was appalled to receive one of the flyers
Dame Susan Devoy withdraws from Tauranga mayoralty race
Seven other people have announced they will stand for Mayor of Tauranga
How do we grow great kids? Advice from the trenches
Navigating the waters of parenthood is a tough job.