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Battling beggars: Retailer 'shovels up human faeces' from shop front
Hearings on Tauranga's proposed 'begging ban' started today.
Police confirm 'link' in man approaching schoolchildren
At least five Tauranga schoolchildren have been approached by man in as many weeks.
Tauranga firm admits building 28 units without consents
Tauranga firm carried out building works in Papamoa without required building consents.
Local Focus: ‘Gang members were fighting on our front lawn’
Teisha Paratene wanted to make a change in her community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Gang members were fighting on our front lawn': Living in a gangland
A Tauranga hero feeds families in her community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Investigation continues after Port fire
The official cause of a spectacular fire at Port of Tauranga is expected to be known soon.
Families staying longer in transitional housing
The amount of time people are spending in transitional housing in Tauranga is climbing.
School's out: Teachers walk off the job over pay - what are they really worth?
As teachers prepare to strike next week, how do we decide what they are worth?
Witnesses sought after SH2 crash
Police are seeking witnesses to a crash on SH2 today, worried for the safety of a driver.
Port of Tauranga fire: 'A lot of the staff are very emotional'
At one point, there were more than 10 fire trucks and 45 firefighters on site.
Local Focus: A day in the life of a female woodchopping champion
Darcell Apelu is a top female woodchopper. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The jobs no Kiwi wants any more
More businesses are employing people from overseas to fill jobs New Zealand don't want.
Fleeing driver crashes into police car
A car has crashed following a police pursuit through Western Bay of Plenty.
Jury retires to decide verdicts in attempted murder trial
Jury retires to consider verdicts in attempted murder and dangerous driving trial.
Local Focus: Whizz-kid aiming to connect youth to politics
Ben Sokimi is not your average 16-year-old. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Pet of the Year has one eye, no whiskers and minimal teeth
The 10-year-old Devon Rex has one eye, no whiskers, minimal teeth and very little fur.
Local Focus: Māori carvers take the world by storm
A Māori waka builder and tutor talks about his craft. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
80 brand new homes from $200K in development plan
The development is proposed for 4 Emerald Shores Dr.
Teachers ask for Auckland, Tauranga, Queenstown rental housing allowance
PPTA claims an immediate $242m 15 per cent pay rise plus a $9.5m housing allowance.
More bones found at Mount Maunganui after skull discovery
Police say initial indications are that the remains belong to an adult human.
Witness says attempted murder accused told her she caused head-on crash
Waihi attempted murder accused told Crown witness she caused head-on crash.
Forensic pathologist to examine 'skull' pulled from water
A woman who works at the Mount Ocean Sports Club said the item 'looks human'.
Revealed: NZ First MP's family ties with Wally Haumaha
NZ First deputy leader referred to Wally Haumaha as whānau in maiden speech to Parliament.
People arrested in relation to donation scam
Thanks to members of the public coming forward, arrests have been made.
The day a river claimed 18 lives
Sixteen children and two adults came to grief in the Motu River 118 years ago today.
Police push for social worker team for child protection
'Staff resourcing a challenge,' emails show, but new team could 'relieve some pressure'.
Three people arrested after avocado heists
Police have arrested two men and a women after avocados were stolen in the Bay of Plenty.
Police warning of men approaching children
Police warn of suspicious adults approaching school children in residential suburbs.
Gang member steals ashes from Pāpāmoa family
Pāpāmoa man left 'significantly harmed' after son's ashes stolen during robbery.
Bella Vista homeowners will seek more than $25k damages
On top of the damages claim, homeowners want market value for their houses, plus costs.
Council facing two separate Bella Vista lawsuits
Nineteen of the homeowners will be filing their own legal proceedings against the council.
Repeat drink driver 'on the prison merry-go-round'
Tauranga driver jailed for 21.5 months for 20th drink-driving conviction