Uni's Sulphur Point bid stirs opposition
Strong opposition has emerged to the preferred site for a university research centre.
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The region where home sellers are making a median profit of $236K
More than $136 million was made in gross profit on property sales in Tauranga in Q1.
Hunter rescued seven hours after 15m fall
Efforts to rescue the 52-year-old hunter were hampered because of the steep terrain.
Gang member jailed for Mongrel Mob funeral ambush
Gang member Tuterangi Moeke jailed for ambushing Mongrel Mob funeral.
Homeless women in Tauranga at risk of abuse
Some women who have slept on Tauranga streets have suffered sexual abuse.
Local Focus: Mount man putting it 'all on the line'
A local man is fighting to become a world rally champ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Putting it 'all on the line' to become a world rally champ
A local man is fighting to become a world rally champ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Expect the unexpected: Life as a Kiwi stay-at-home dad
Stay-at-home dads and working mums share their experiences.
Gang member jailed for funeral confrontation
Sequel to a gang confrontation rolled out yesterday in the High Court in Tauranga.
Police make plea for missing Cambridge man
31-year-old Warren Quaife has been missing since Monday.
Driver seriously injured as car crashes into house in Gate Pā, Tauranga
A car has crashed into a showhome on Cameron Rd.
Missing father's ashes found in supermarket's cottage cheese section
Woman reunited with her late father's ashes after they went missing in a supermarket.
Hīkoi for the homeless protests begging ban
People are protesting against the council's proposed begging and rough sleeping ban.
Mum saved my life: Teyah, 10 years after life-changing op
We catch up with Kataraina Pewhairangi - 10 years after her liver donation to baby Teyah.
Woman credits smoke alarms for saving her life
The owner of a house that caught fire as she slept overnight says smoke alarms save her.
Two people rescued from house fire
Two people have been saved from a house fire near Tauranga overnight.
Tauranga houses reach record $660,000 median
A total 293 houses sold in Tauranga last month, with a 3.9% price rise year-on-year.
The great begging debate: Community divided over rough sleeping ban
We hit the street to see what people think of the proposed begging and rough sleeping ban.
Woman in serious condition after being shot in Tauranga home
Neighbours reported hearing loud screams and a baby crying after a gunshot rang.
Baby heard crying after shooting at Tauranga house
A woman has been taken to hospital after reportedly being shot.
Rare sea snake spotted in Tauranga waters
The sightings of tropical sea creatures in Tauranga waters has marine experts amazed.
Crash between Tauranga and Rotorua
No one is believed to be injured in a crash between Tauranga and Rotorua this afternoon.
Groups plan hīkoi over begging ban
"We need to be the voice for the voiceless, the strength for the weak," say organisers.
Bella Vista saga watched closely around NZ
The Bella Vista Homes saga in Tauranga is being monitored closely around the country.
Proposed begging ban 'criminalises poverty', says lawyer
Lawyer describes Tauranga's proposed begging ban as "difficult and problematic".
Man falls off balcony in 'vicious' attack by 'wannabe' gangsters
He called them 'wannabe' gangsters. Now Kodie Waitapu suffers from a life-long injury.
Car salesmen stood down over racist comments
The woman at the centre of racist comments says she is overwhelmed by the response.
Tauranga bans begging and rough sleeping near shops
The decision went against the advice of council staff, who said the ban was unenforceable.
Pedestrian fatally hit by truck in Tauranga
Takitimu Drive is blocked from Elizabeth Street in the north.
Report links organic industrial dust to health issues
'Why not simply go and buy somewhere else?' says the building owner.
Person seriously hurt, power cut after crash
A person is seriously hurt after a car crashed into a power pole north of Tauranga.
Former cop avoids conviction for police social club theft
Ex-policeman used the social club Eftpos card for personal expenses.