A stretch of SH2 where a woman died on Sunday has been labelled a National Road of Shame.

Against all odds, Christopher lived a long, inspiring life.

Liquidators have been called in to wind up Tauranga building company Bella Vista Homes.

A $50,000 donation dumbfounded Tauranga cancer sufferer Tracey Pay.

New Zealand kids average 4-6 hours of technology a day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New Zealand kids average 4-6 hours of tech a day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Brazen thieves came in the dead of night to steal a charity's gates right off the hinges.

Authorities investigate the cause of an oil spill in Tauranga Harbour.

Astrid Martin has worked with over 50,000 local schoolkids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The decision to introduce Maori seats into the Western Bay has raised hackles.

The car spent 20 minutes hooning through Papamoa, police say.

Women left council to start natural health businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two women left local government to start natural health businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Diversions are in place following a serious truck crash between Rotorua and Tauranga.

A man missing at sea had been trying to turn his life around, friends and family say.

The biggest killer on Western Bay of Plenty roads is us, police say.

A dinghy has been found but a missing fisherman was not with it

A new warning advising Bay of Plenty people not to eat shellfish has been issued.

Tauranga dog owner loses bid to appeal conviction for dog attack.

Discharge without conviction for "Allahu Akbar" butter knife assault

An IT worker was jailed for breaching a confidentiality agreement with a former employer.

Vegetarian cafe owner helps rough sleeper get a house - and hopefully a job.

Digby Sygrove takes a special flight on a Douglas DC-3 at Classic Flyers.

Two car crashes are causing mayhem on Tauranga roads this morning.

Katikati - another town opens up about battle with P. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Katikati - another town opens up about battle with P. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Coroner finds police car did not shunt car being pursued in Oropi in which teen died.

The man trapped in a submerged car after a crash has been released from hospital.

A logging truck has crashed on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty.

CBD Retailers say the lack of parking is a major frustration for their customers.