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Erosion maps 'frightened the hell out of a lot of people'

Harbourside homeowners say councils should do more to help people defend their properties

How one family copes with severe breathing problems

One in 7 NZ kids have asthma. For a small group, it means regular trips to the hospital.

Experts bin councillors' Welcome Bay Lane fix

Alternative options to fix Welcome Bay slip lane has been vetoed for having fatal flaws

Why the Bay of Plenty DHB has an $11 million deficit

The DHB provided patient and spending numbers to show just how much pressure it is under.

Female horse trainer faces nine new child sex charges

Woman accused of grooming and sexually violating young girls faces more charges.

Firearms amnesty attracts hundreds of guns, parts and ammo in Te Puke

More than 100 people have already handed in 189 guns to police in Te Puke.

Revealed: New Zealand's fittest city

The rankings are being launched in Auckland today.

How does your child's school rank?

Some colleges ranked higher thank the national average, while others ranked lower.

18 oil spills reported in Tauranga last year, only five of them traced

There was also a reported spill in the Whakatāne River.

The key players of Ihumātao land struggle

The occupation is unlikely to end soon.

Dozens turn out to Oranga Tamariki protests in Tauranga

The protest took place outside of the Oranga Tamariki office on Grey St.

Rotorua man still missing after nine days

He was last seen on State Highway 38.

SBW to suit up for Counties Manukau in Bay of Plenty clash

Sonny Bill WIlliams is off to Katikati to play rugby for Counties Manukau this weekend.

Power cut to thousands after car hits power pole in Tauranga

Police were called to the incident on Poike Road at 1.57pm.

Drink your coffee and eat it too: Cafe serves up edible cups

Cafe-goers can drink their coffee and eat it too.

'Don't even think about reading out a poem': Mount teacher signs off in her own words

A memorial service honouring Joanne Rye-McGregor will be held tomorrow at Mount College.

Local Focus: Country Singer turned business advocate wants a shot at Council

'The Council is broken' Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Mayoral candidate, Danny Cancian says vote for his opponent

'I'm not the bad guy everyone says I am'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.