Latest from Tauranga

Local Focus: Who’s a good buoy? Bowentown Wave Buoy

Not an alien spaceship bobbing about in the sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Wild chase: Double murder suspect shot dead by police

A man linked to the deaths of two men this week was fatally wounded in a shoot out.

Local Focus: Who's a good buoy?

Not an alien spaceship bobbing about in the sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Miracle outcome: Toddler escapes permanent head injury after serious fall

The girl proved to be too smart and strong for her own good.

Wild police chase, gunfire: Man linked to Tauranga murders shot dead

Man shot dead following pursuit in Tauranga.

Shooting victim remembered for generosity and quick wit

Two families are mourning after two men were shot dead at an Omanawa property.

The Blackcaps effect - how the sport and the Bay benefits

And it's likely to flow on for years to come.

Person arrested in Tauranga after alleged firearms incident

There were no reports of serious injuries.

Baywide club rugby on the horizon

The Baywide preseason will hit its stride with 10s tournaments only a month away.

Review: Cold Chisel, Tauranga. Long time fan v Jimmy Barnes virgin

Cold Chisel in Tauranga this week for the only New Zealand stop in the Blood Moon tour

Four men jailed for New Zealand's biggest cocaine haul

Four foreign nationals received stern jail terms after $20m cocaine bust.

Local Focus: Historic Village hosts Waitangi Day Festival

The Treaty has "immense importance" says Mayor Powell. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Historic Village hosts Waitangi Day Festival

The treaty has “immense importance” says Mayor Powell. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Firefighters wade to island on fire

The fire at the Tauranga urupā site is being described as "very concerning".

How Baden Wardlaw has been 'slowly healing'

Forced into early retirement and heartbroken, Wardlaw is finding silver linings.

French women's national sevens development squad go back to school in Marton

The French women's development squad are essentially ladies in waiting for the main team.