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Tribal grievances aired in protest march across Wairoa Bridge
A Treaty claim by Hauraki Maori has boiled over into mass protests in Tauranga
Solo mum faces life on streets with 9 kids
The large family are being evicted for overcrowding their friend's state house.
College likely to shift to new site
Chapman College - soon to be a Bethlehem College wing - will likely be on a new site.
Pressure mounts for roading deal
A mood of goodwill could signal changes are afoot for funding a critical Tauranga road.
Bennett talks task force in Tauranga
Police Minister Paula Bennett visited Tauranga this week.
Fireworks spectacular planned for Tauranga
Skies to be lit up over Welcome Bay in pre-Guy Fawkes night pyrotechnics display.
Focus: Priest files defamation claim against Catholic Church
A Tauranga priest has filed a defamation claim in the High Court.
Gale, squalls and heavy rain on the way
Northlanders are set to be battered by gale force westerly winds today.
$10.3m Lotto win in Tauranga
A lucky punter from Tauranga has won a whopping $10.3 million in tonight's Lotto draw.
Young Bay artist wins global competition
Talented teen's liberty turtle tops high-school section of international art contest.
Watch NZH Local Focus: When Isaac met Liam
What happens when a boy meets his new dog? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: When Isaac met Liam
What happens when a boy meets his new dog? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga tops in speedy subdivisions
Two more subdivisions are proposed for Greerton and Papamoa involving 403 homes.
Baby's murderer gets name suppression
14-week-old boy's killer accepted he caused fatal injuries but denied he meant to kill.
One seriously injured in Te Puke crash
One person was trapped after a crash in the Te Puke Highway.
Welcome Bay fire probe continues
Neighbours of a house fire in Welcome Bay say the house had been empty for months.
Region's tourist spend nears $1.8 billion
6 per cent rise in visitor spend, with $721m in Tauranga and $93m in Western Bay.
More than 25 cows killed by train
Six cows were killed outright and another 20 to 30 had to be euthanised.
Equal pay claims roll out to teachers
Part-time high-school teachers have lodged a pay equity claim for paid preparation time.
Rock climbers face legal lock-out
Health and safety law is threatening access to traditional climbing sites.
Hundreds celebrate Cup win at yacht club
Champagne was flowing as America's Cup fans in Tauranga celebrated the win.
Burling family salute 'whole of Team NZ'
Tauranga families in Bermuda celebrate Kiwi team's win of the America's Cup
Team NZ to be welcomed on land and sea
Details of the victory parade to welcome home the Auld Mug are still under wraps.
Tauranga steps closer to world rally role
The door has opened for Tauranga to host a round of the World Rally Championship.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Local boy, America's Cup champion
Meet the man who trained Peter Burling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Local boy, America's Cup champion
Meet the man behind the success of Peter Burling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga win dour battle with Te Puke
Tauranga and Te Puke fought out a tight game but Mount Maunganui lead the competition.
Man dies while gathering scallops
A man is suspected to have drowned while out gathering shellfish in the surf.
NZ set for wet, cold Sunday
Showers will keep most of the country wet today, with snow expected in Canterbury.
Slip closes SH2 at Waimana Gorge
Heavy rain continuing to lash the Bay of Plenty has caused a slip.
Kiwi cyclist injured in US faces $150k bill
Jason Cresswell is on the mend but he faces a $150,000 medical bill after his US accident.
Police seize meth, guns across Bay
Raids target methamphetamine suppliers in Tauranga, Papamoa and Maketu.