People were fighting with sticks, garden tools and bats in a Papamoa street.

Zespri and its growers could stand to gain $23m on the first day of a new-look TPPA.

To be continued ... summer.

Unpaid bills totalling nearly $4.4 million have been left behind by a failed builder.

Government minister Shane Jones wants more deals and fewer long reports.

The 'LABrarians' are making a big difference at a Tauranga school. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Eva Milham this week dropped off a bucket-load of food and grocery items for the foodbank.

New initiative gives academics 'paws' for thought. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A sleepy kiwifruit centre has become Western Bay of Plenty's newest boom town.

AC Army students are packing school lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Bay of Plenty's luckiest Lotto lady has a keen eye for new millionaires.

The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police restrained more than half a million dollars after the country's largest coke bust.

The threat of a gas explosion resulted in a desperate scramble at Mount crash scene.

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.

New Zealand kids average 4-6 hours of technology 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.

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

Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.

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.