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DC-3 flight special for WWII veteran's son
Digby Sygrove takes a special flight on a Douglas DC-3 at Classic Flyers.
Crashes bring city to standstill, no injuries
Two car crashes are causing mayhem on Tauranga roads this morning.
Local Focus: P affecting teens in rural community
Katikati - another town opens up about battle with P. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: P affecting teens in rural community
Katikati - another town opens up about battle with P. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police pursuit death 'tragically avoidable'
Coroner finds police car did not shunt car being pursued in Oropi in which teen died.
Off-duty firefighters save man trapped in submerged car
The man trapped in a submerged car after a crash has been released from hospital.
Logging truck crash spills onto SH2
A logging truck has crashed on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty.
Parking a factor in 'underperforming' CBD
CBD Retailers say the lack of parking is a major frustration for their customers.
Tauranga millionaire's 'hunky-dory' Lotto win
Tauranga $1m Lotto winner says life is hunky-dory after buying his ticket 'on a whim'.
Mouse sparks 111 emergency at Tauranga school
A mouse caught up in electrical wiring sparks an emergency at a Tauranga school today.
Norovirus cruise ship passengers keeping positive
Passengers on a norovirus-plagued ship say the outbreak hasn't dampened their spirits.
Parole Board won't recall Dean Wickliffe
Career criminal Dean Wickliffe let down by sober driver when he got behind wheel.
Cruise hit by norovirus docks in Tauranga
Celebrity Solstice expected to berth in the Port of Tauranga today.
Massive cocaine bust: Two more arrested
Man and woman arrested in Auckland today following last week's massive cocaine seizure.
Million dollar winning Lotto ticket unclaimed
Million-dollar Lotto ticket bought in Tauranga is yet to be claimed by its owner.
Motorcyclist hurt and person trapped in Tauranga crashes
A motorcyclist has been injured and another person trapped in a car in two crashes.
Delays for motorists after SH2 crash
A crash on SH2 has resulted in delays for motorists more than an hour later.
End-of-year school pranks escalate
Police were called to two Tauranga schools yesterday as end-of-year pranks escalate.
Schoolgirls' cheeky dash
Tauranga schoolgirls have done their own version of an undie-run today.
Tragedy at Tauranga half marathon
A 45-year-old Tauranga man collapsed and died during the City to Surf half marathon.
Lotto: $1 million won, Powerball not struck
The Powerball jackpot will roll over to $27 million on Wednesday.
Local Focus: Ladies who lunch raise $100K
A charity lunch raised $100,000 for two local causes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ladies who lunch raise $100K
A charity lunch raised $100,000 for two local causes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teacher likens schoolgirls to Isis after prank
A group of Tauranga schoolgirls were likened to ISIS as end-of-year pranks turn sour.
Seven-year-old arsonist among 'menace' pupils
Local initiative helping kids turn their lives around. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Seven-year-old arsonist among 'menace' pupils
Local initiative helping kids turn their lives around. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whales joins kayakers to play
An inquisitive whale has given a group of kayakers the experience of a lifetime.
Men named in $20m cocaine raid case
Name suppression has been lifted for the men accused of being involved in a cocaine bust.
Auckland house values drop for first time in six years
Now's the time to buy if you're looking for your first home: mortgage broker.
Drug bust shows cartels keen on cocaine market
High cocaine prices make New Zealand an attractive market for drug cartels, officials say.
Landmark house demolished in Tauranga CBD
A reminder of the rapidly changing face of Tauranga has been demolished.
Worst excuse for drink-driving - ever
'I've never heard this one before', judge tells drink-driver.
Firefighters lift woman from soak hole
The hole is about 2.5m deep and is located behind a block of shops.