Bella Vista saga watched closely around NZ
The Bella Vista Homes saga in Tauranga is being monitored closely around the country.
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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.
Racist voicemail from car dealers upsets nurse
The man can be heard in conversation with a colleague making racist remarks.
Tauranga City Council spent $1.6m on Bella Vista
The total Bella Vista bill from November 30 last year to June 7 was $1,628,315.
Investigation begins into Tauranga oil spill
Bay of Plenty Regional Council will now begin to investigate the source of the spill.
CBD building to make way for hotel project
A total $5.7m was consented for a Quest hotel on Devonport Rd in central Tauranga.
Oil spill in Tauranga Harbour
Council works to clean up in failing light after oil spilled in Tauranga Harbour.
Council debrief on Bella Vista Homes
These are some of the questions and answers from the press conference on Wednesday.
Calf wears winter jumpers to keep warm
A Bay of Plenty premature calf has obtained a wardrobe of winter woollies.
Ōmokoroa fatal fire victim named
The woman killed in a house fire near Tauranga has been named.
MBIE reviewing failed Bella Vista development
Ministry is looking a consenting, testing and investigative information.
Homeless, furious: Inside the Bella Vista Homes nightmare
On March 9, 13 families were told to evacuate their homes. Most can never return.
Seal wanders through Tauranga industrial area
A seal wandering through Tauranga's industrial area has become the centre of attention.
Tauranga City Council to buy Bella Vista homes
Tauranga City Council decides to buy Bella Vista properties.
Woman's plea for lost pendant containing father's ashes
A woman says the loss of a pendant containing her late father's ashes is awful.
Māori chef forages for fine dining in the forest
Hiakai chef Monique Fiso is on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori chef challenging locals to forage for food
Hiakai's Monique Fiso is a chef on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'There was nothing we could do': Neighbours distraught over fatal fire
Thick smoke billowing out of the house prevented neighbours from entering the property.
Kiwi photographer sees red over bullying
Red Matters is a project to end bullying of redheads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
$3.1 billion: House sellers still cashing in
House sellers across NZ are still cashing in despite some markets cooling off.
Storm leaves Papamoa roads closed and new homes cut off by water
The extent of the damage to homes is unknown as access is cut off by the floodwater.
International stars and Kiwi faves announced for One Love line-up
The first line-up for One Love 2019 has been announced.
Papamoa roads remain closed after Sunday flooding
Roads closed, wastewater overflows, houses flooded following deluge in Tauranga
Family wades to safety through rising floodwaters
A family saw their fridge floating away and decided to evacuate.
Flooding in Papamoa and Western Bay of Plenty
The Western Bay of Plenty is dealing with flooding this evening.
Vandals hit SH29 safety signs in Kaimais
Vandals have shut down high-tech road safety signs on SH29 in the Kaimai Range.
Speeding drivers on Kaimai Range putting lives at risk, AA says
AA concerned some drivers treat the reduced limit as an advisory one, not the legal one.