Man seriously hurt at motocross event
A Tauranga man has sustained serious injuries after falling from his trail bike at a motocross event near Matata today.
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Drug fighter New Zealander of the Year
Leisa Renwick has been awarded the New Zealander of the Year title at her work place, Mount Maunganui College. National MP Simon
Watch NZH Local Focus: Buddhist mandala being constructed in Tauranga
A traditional Buddhist sand mandala is being constructed by two Tibetan-born monks in Tauranga Art Gallery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Buddhist mandala being constructed in Tauranga
A traditional Buddhist sand mandala is being constructed by two Tibetan-born monks in Tauranga Art Gallery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Monster blueberry to hit NZ shelves
Kiwi consumers could soon have their pick of a new super-sized superfood - a jumbo blueberry the size of a $2 coin.
'Worrying' levels of toxic gas in Tauranga alleged
The Environment Court blocked an application by Envirofume Ltd to fumigate logs for export using methyl bromide at the Port of Tauranga.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Banksy or Pranksy? Tauranga's street art mystery deepens
As a Tauranga art festival looms, the mystery surrounding the Banksy-like stencil art found in the CBD deepens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Banksy or Pranksy?
As a Tauranga art festival looms, the mystery surrounding the Banksy-like stencil art found in the CBD deepens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two injured during attempted armed robbery at Whakatane berry farm
Two women injured when armed robber fires gun during attempted hold up.
Long wait for exam results over for school students
Jack Wade will log on to NZQA today and find out whether he has passed his scholarship exams in chemistry and statistics - after
Rescue at Omanawa Falls
A man has been airlifted to hospital with moderate injuries after jumping off the top of Omanawa Falls.
One Love crowd well behaved
CHILL OUT: Lucy Langeluddecke, left, and Komisi Bloomfield enjoyed One Love's line-up. PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER 040217aw20bop.JPG By Sandra
Sunny skies for nation's holiday
Waitangi Day will be another cracker for most of New Zealand, but Wellington again misses out on any golden weather.
One Love crowd join in sing-a-long
In what can only be described as true Kiwi spirit, scores of reggae fans in Tauranga put on a spontaneous show of harmony as they sang a Maori waiata together.
'I didn't see a person who felt ashamed'
Guilty pleas from driver who killed partner and mate a start, says survivor.
Bay of Plenty politicians primed and eager for September election
Prime Minister Bill English. Photo/File Prime Minister Bill English has announced this year's election will be held on September
Weather gods shine on Waitangi weekend
Most of the country can expect another warm, dry holiday weekend, but the West Coast is in for a wet one.
Teacher who fought to the end
Leanne Thompson fought for her husband, her family, friends and students at Omokoroa No.1 School each time she battled cancer.
Traffic set to snarl as exodus continues
Holiday traffic is set to build from 9am as Aucklanders make a break for the regions.
Arrest follows violent hitch-hiker incident
A man was attacked and his car stolen in the incident, police say.
Chasing the sun: Where to be this weekend
Find out what place will be 31C on Auckland Anniversary weekend and read our list of the top five places to bask in the sun.
Dad-son tragedy: 'Words don't even cut it'
The family of a man killed alongside his young son in a truck crash this week have spoken of their utter devastation at the double tragedy.
'Tauranga Rocks' craze gone viral
Tauranga Rocks is an apt name for a new craze which has gone viral with up to 1400 locals becoming rockers in the past couple of weeks. The
Nails, staples and glass in prime piece of beach
Nails, staples and glass are being left on the beach from fires lit from pellets. Photo/George Novak 220117gn05bop.JPG After finding
'It's the same, except four broken limbs'
When Tina Jennen awoke in a hospital bed with four broken limbs, she didn't know what had happened or why she was there.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Haircuts and shaves for mental health
A Tauranga barber will travel the length of the country to promote Lifeline and stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Barber travels nationwide to discuss mental health stigma
A Tauranga barber will travel the length of the country to promote Lifeline and stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
CIA spies monitor Tauranga's drug trade
American spies have monitored Tauranga drug traffickers as they gather intelligence on the worldwide trade in narcotics. The revelation
Bay highway open again after truck crash
No one is believed to have been hurt in the early morning crash.
Bay of Plenty top of economic confidence ranking
Confidence in the Bay of Plenty's economy surged to a 10-year high in December as the region recovered its place on top of the national
Watch NZH Local Focus: Dragon boat team bonds over life-changing surgery
Meet the Tauranga dragonboat team with a special bond. All the women have had partial or full mastectomies. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga replaces Dunedin as fifth biggest city
Tauranga is now the fifth biggest area in New Zealand based on population numbers, Statistics New Zealand has revealed. The Tauranga
Watch NZH Local Focus: Dragon boat team bonds over life-changing surgery
Meet the Tauranga dragonboat team with a special bond. All the women have had partial or full mastectomies. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Get set for the wet: Front to hit NZ
Residents in parts of the country have been warned to brace for widespread flooding, slips and fast-rising rivers as a power-packed, mid-week weather system hits.