A new eatery will be staffed by former homeless people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Te Puke street is closed off as emergency services deal with a gas leak.

Surveyor Joshua Graeme Tingey of Tauranga died in Saturday's paraglider crash at Mauao.

Off-duty lifeguards conducted seven rescues in an hour and 15 minutes on Friday afternoon.

Young paraglider pilot enjoying second flight of the day when tragedy struck.

A father and his two children nearly drowned. Now he's asking for action.

Peter Nicholl overhauled Bosnia's entire banking system after the war.

Foot Mechanics podiatry donated the shoes, on average each pair is worth about $250.

Puppy who nearly died after being left in a hot car boot is now ready for adoption.

Current modelling showed the cyclone arriving in New Zealand late Tuesday afternoon.

The elderly woman was crossing the road when she was hit by a 4WD vehicle.

Four workmen had a spectacular start to the day when a tree hit their van.

Police say person who smashed shop windows in Greerton was not a beggar or homeless.

A police hunt is ongoing for the driver of the crashed car.

David Kuka was found with head injuries on Sunday night.

Satya Nand faked the massacre of his family to set up a life in New Zealand

A Tauranga couple share why they've chosen to help others over taking a romantic holiday.

A 52-year-old male has died in Tauranga after suffering serious head injuries.

The family spent 11 months travelling for almost the same cost as staying in Tauranga.

Armed robber jailed after submitting three customers to a terrifying ordeal.

Eli Muller survived a fiery crash that killed his best friend. This is his story.

Rain spreads south to cover the whole country during the weekend.

Tauranga City Council has agreed to extend the security service at Greerton.

Mark Mitchell has put his support behind National leader Bill English at party caucus.

The sellers are hoping the new buyer will also want to help the community.

Tauranga woman awaits her fate after admitting revenge attack on another woman.

Retailers on Bethlehem's main shopping strip say beggars intimidating customers.

Bay of Plenty business which failed to provide basic employment rights is fined $12k.

The bones were found during an archaeological survey of a known burial ground.

The aftermath of a crash has gone viral after the righting of the vehicle went very wrong.