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'Shortcuts' blamed for Baywave's up to $4m repair bill
CEO blames failed building company's 'shortcuts', 'inferior materials' for issues
Mother's heartfelt tribute to lifeguards for saving son's life
Mother's heartfelt tribute to Waihī Beach lifeguards for saving her son's life.
Tauranga 'explosion' actually a small brazier fire
Emergency services are heading to reports of an explosion in Welcome Bay.
Review: Xavier Rudd in Mount Maunganui
Australian musician Xavier Rudd played for the first time in Tauranga to a sold-out crowd
Sustainable buildings a 'new era' in construction
A total $10.5m was issued for stage one of the Mainfreight logistics hub at Mangatawa
Revealed: Just how safe is general anaesthesia on babies?
These latest findings are the strongest evidence to date.
More than 200kg of rubbish picked up in underwater clean-up
Tyres, jandals, bottles and even sunglasses were among the haul.
Police seek missing driver after 'dangerous' chase
Police are still searching for the driver who led them on a chase through Tauranga.
Helicopter still searching for injured paraglider
A helicopter is still searching for the injured paraglider.
Nathan Pettigrew to share marine life tips at public event
Nathan Pettigrew is a marine mammal permit holder, allowing him to get close to nature.
Natalie Bridges' verdict on her husband: 'A dirty little street fighter'
Simon Bridges talks about the 'upsides' of life after his first year as leader.
Cyclone Pola to bring big swells to North Island
Pola to bring big swells to the North Island.
School ban over beard: 'It's like giving a child a weapon'
Special needs student barred from class and sent home from school with razor, says father.
Tourism jobs 'tarred with a certain brush'
According to research, young people have bad perceptions of a career in tourism.
Service station considers hiring security guard after robbery
A masked person threatened staff with a knife before stealing cash and cigarettes
Higgins staff to get counselling
The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died
Horror Matatā crash: Firefighters need counselling
The trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.
Drone footage captures bubbling White Island crater lake
The video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.
Firefighters to receive counselling after 'tragic' SH2 crash
Emergency services who responding to yesterday's SH2's Bay crash are to have counselling.
Seventh arrest in McLaren Falls murder case
A 21-year-old man faces three charges including manslaughter and kidnapping.
Weapon involved in service station robbery
A man presented a weapon to the attendant before fleeing with cash and cigarettes.
Accidental vegan delivery business a winner
Winner, winner, vegan dinner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Accidental business a winner for Tauranga Woman
It started as a hobby, now it's a winner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man in critical condition after alleged assault in Pāpāmoa
A man is critical after an altercation in Pāpāmoa.
'It was so scary': Residents fight fires with garden hoses
Fight to contain six separate grass, shelter belt and scrub fires along railway lines.
Serious injuries after truck rolls near Tokoroa
Helicopter sent from Taupō to attend the crash on Whakamaru Rd.
Mount Maunganui residents fighting fires with garden hoses
Fire has broken out alongside railway lines on State Highway 29A.
Man in critical condition after alleged Pāpāmoa assault overnight
Investigators have been seen putting up tarpaulins, and one arrest has been made.
Break out the blankets and brollies - cold snap hits NZ
Cyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.
Convicted hip-hop producers' second shot at appeal quashed
The pair were convicted and jailed for eight-and-a-half years in 2017.
Local Focus: $2.5 million green space a 'slap in the face' for retailers
Shops closing down blame the 'skatepark'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.