'Kaboom!' Lightning strike: Family's near-miss; dog killed
A lightning strike traumatises family and killed a family dog in Te Puke.
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Bella Vista homeowners upset at being sidelined
Bella Vista homeowners are disappointed their opinions were not sought on report options.
Funding model 'broken': Greerton Village School
Greerton Village School is under financial pressure now it has 24 high-needs students.
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
Apartment or house, what would you choose?
You could save $250,000 by buying an apartment at Papamoa rather than a house.
Local Focus: Gang prospect exchanges patch for fish
Youth gives up a life of crime when he learns to fish. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Gang prospect exchanges patch for fish
Youth gives up a life of crime when he learns to fish. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
More accused deny charges stemming from police raids
A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.
AOS raid residential Tauranga street
Armed police who blocked off a Tauranga suburb today have made an arrest.
Indian student's death sparks concern at hidden dangers
Counting the cost of rescue helicopter callouts to Omanawa Falls.
Vietnam vet makes peace with Anzac Day after 50 years
When the veteran returned to New Zealand in 1969, he threw his military medals away.
Going to extremes
Fourth annual Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge roars into action 10am Sunday in Turakina
Family moves back into their Bella Vista home
Many of their neighbours' houses are still empty and their future remains uncertain.
Lest We Forget: Anzac Day remembered by young and old
About 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.
Money laundering of nearly $1m in drug bust: police
Bail denied for alleged ringleader of Bay of Plenty synthetic cannabis supply chain.
Love Jan - it's got a certain ring to it
The sterling silver ring with gemstones inset has 'Love Jan' inscribed on it.
Watch: Soldier accosted while collecting for Poppy Day
The incident was captured in a short video on Friday afternoon.
Hummer, house seized in synthetic cannabis raids
Police raids across Bay of Plenty after investigation of alleged synthetic cannabis ring.
Hollywood has eyes on Bay of Plenty
Three international location scouts for movies are Bay of Plenty-bound.
Three of 21 Bella Vista homes safe
Offers of support are pouring in for Bella Vista housing victims.
Puzzling encounter led to Anzac Day tradition
Doing a good turn for two women sparked an unsolved mystery at Pyes Pa Cemetery.
Body found in Omanawa Falls search
A drone is believed to have delayed rescue efforts of a missing swimmer in Bay of Plenty.
First container-only cargo leaves Northport
Northport now a container port after first container-only cargo ship leaves.
'Puraz lady' reveals extreme bullying
Woman bullied for her looks when her dream job turned into a nightmare.
Gemma McCaw on mental health
Gemma McCaw is heading line up of speakers at a fundraiser for Life Education in Tauranga.
Beer, wine, pizza: Is this the best yoga class ever?
It's a workout most people dream about. For one New Zealand city it's about to come true.
New car for medallist O'Dea after theft
Ben O'Dea has been offered a new car to replace his stolen 4WD truck.
Couple bitter that unsafe Bella Vista house got council sign-off
Bella Vista collapse victims point finger at council building inspection processes.
'These kids just want to be the same' - Oranga Tamariki CEO asks for help
All New Zealanders have an opportunity to help.
Home owners' heartbreak: 21 new builds declared dangerous
The news was all bad for the owners of 21 homes in the former Bella Vista development.
Daring island rescue best of the month
Lifeguards honoured after daring rescue involving a pitch-black 20m sea cave.
Sewage overflows blamed for swimming caution
Tauranga's Pilot Bay has received a surprise caution for swimming water quality.
Tauranga man battling for TV 'survival' in Thailand
Tauranga's Liam Hose is one of 18 Kiwis battling it out in Thailand in TVNZ's 'Survivor'.
Privacy fears over police drone operation
Man accuses police of breaching privacy laws by flying a drone above his property.