100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
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Fiji woman sentenced for using visa obtained fraudulently
Woman's husband had fabricated story his family had been massacred to get citizenship.
Glider pilot killed in crash on his first solo flight
Gavin Harvey died doing a new sport he loved.
Family of 8 with premature babies living in motel
A family of eight, including premature twins, are living in emergency accommodation.
Teacher censured for Facebook links, 'Māori way' sleepovers with students
Tribunal has found that her actions breached "professional boundaries".
Car dealer to pay $41K over Corvette defects
The $41,999 Chevrolet Corvette showed issues during its first major outing.
Air NZ plane lands after circling Tauranga Airport
Fifty people on board Air NZ flight circling Tauranga Airport with landing gear problems.
Tauranga man killed in Kaimai crash
The man killed near the Kaimai Summit has been identified as Paul Butcher of Pyes Pa.
Police search for gunman in Tauranga suburb
Police are searching for a gunman in suburban Tauranga.
People say no to Māori wards on council
Western Bay residents have voted against the establishment of a Māori ward on council.
Storm punishes with winds, rain and snow
Stormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.
A bumper crop, but not enough workers
The Bay of Plenty's kiwifruit industry is still grappling with a worker shortage.
Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend
Concern as police cars increasingly rammed
A recent spate of criminals ramming Kiwi police has officers concerned for their safety
Council supports bid to remove Māori ward polling law
The last day to vote in Western Bay's poll on Māori wards is this Saturday.
Young family: 'You've just got to be patient'
Family delighted at extra funding for children's health and education.
Tauranga MP slams council support for regional fuel tax
Tauranga may follow Auckland's lead and introduce a regional fuel tax
Tauranga workers trapped by floodwaters
Part of Tauranga has flooded in a weather event described as the worst seen for 5 years.
Tempers flare at Tauranga hīkoi at Parliament
300 people from Tauranga iwi in Wellington are protesting a Deed of Settlement.
'More buyers than listings' sees property prices surge 12.2 pct in Tauranga
Tauranga's median house price increased 3.1 per cent April 2017 to $655,000 last month.
Anglican Church apologises for land sale to Crown
Anglican Church of Aotearoa has apologised to two Tauranga Moana hapū for its actions.
Historian Buddy Mikaere on keeping the past in the present
Educating people about the Battle of Gate Pā is Buddy Mikaere's ongoing mission.
Friends recall David Kuka, the man murdered in a case of 'mistaken identity'
David Kuka was killed in Tauranga in February. This week more information was revealed.
Local Focus: Petrolhead sisters tear up the highways
Female motorbikers indulge their passion for petrol. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Petrolhead sisters tear up the highways
Female motorbikers indulge their passion for petrol. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon
2500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Aucklanders told 'go back' home in hostile graffiti attack
Graffiti in a Bay of Plenty park telling Aucklanders to 'go back' home has outraged locals
Local Focus: Thousands of school children take on mini marathon
2,500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man, 32, struck by train near Te Puke
One person has died in Te Puke after being hit by a train.
Shot execution-style: Victim's family speak of heartbreak
David Kuka's grieving family speaks out
Mining company fined after worker's death
Mining company fined following underground death of worker.