Jason Matahiki was impaled by a meat hook at Affco's Rangiuru plant back in August 2014. File/Photo/A_180416NZHMSAFFCO4.JPG The fine

The two tracks leading to the summit of Mauao at Mount Maunganui will be closed for at least a week from Monday. Tauranga City Council

By Ruth Keber The iconic new Wairoa Bridge. Photos/Supplied 281116RK01BOP.JPG 281116RK02BOP.JPG 281116RK03BOP.JPGBlair Johnston

An American tourist who died on a bike ride in Tauranga has been named.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is touring the country holding public consultation meetings, seeking feedback about its 'Future of our Fisheries' programme.

The couple who bought a luxurious Mount Maunganui property for $5.7 million paid Tauranga's top residential sale for 2016.

When the house was inspected, a significant gas leak was found in an upstairs pipe connected to the cooker.

CONFUSED: Freedom camper Franz Zumpe says council signs are confusing. PHOTO/GEORGE NOVAK 221116gn03bop.JPG By Scott K MacLeod and

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a pregnant Opotiki woman last night.

An American tourist was hit and killed by a truck in Tauranga after booking a cycling tour while visiting the city on the cruise ship Celebrity Solstice.

The abolition of secret briefings has been labelled dubbed a victory for democracy by re-elected Tauranga city councillor Rick Curach. He

Caption: Austin Shooter/Slack, 6, was enjoying the sunny weather down at the Mount yesterday. Photo/George Novak 211116gn13bop.JPG Temperatures

A reporter at the scene in Tauranga said armed police were not releasing any details but there were four to five police cars outside a house.

Ministry of Primary Industries biosecurity detector dog Lilly put through her paces at the Biosecurity Week Public Day at Port of

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges will never forget the shaking of aftershocks or seeing firsthand the immense damage caused by the South

Caption: Gloria Goepel and Sharron Taylor at the lucky Papamoa Pak'n Save. Photo/Andrew Warner 171116aw01bop.JPG A $500,000 winning

Drivers travelling along SH 29A in Maungatapu, Tauranga should expect delays and congestion following a crash.

For some Aucklanders, moving to Tauranga is finding bliss. For others, it turns to disappointment as they struggle to find jobs.

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by Kiri GillespieSimone Anderson (left) from The Incubator and judge and punk legend Rocky Horror Picture Show's Richard O'Brien join

HB v Horowhenua-KapitiFurlong Cup cricket Captain Jacob Smith celebrated his return to full health with a century as the Hawke's

The efforts of three girls to help homeless families has been "trampled on" after items they had fundraised for were stolen from a car.

Rare November snow is forecast for the South Island with road snowfall warnings issued for some alpine passes.

I was proud to be American. I was sure Hillary Clinton would win. It was unimaginable that such a dangerous buffoon could defeat

The lucky Lotto winner who woke up $44 million richer this morning remains unknown this morning.

Tauranga police continue searching for masked men who held a gun to the head of a lone bar worker and tied her hands behind her back in a "terrifying" robbery.

Queues are forming as punters try to get their hands $44 million Lotto prize.

Tauranga couple facing a $30,000 bill after their rental property was trashed hit with news their house tested positive for meth.

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A female kiwi has been found after being lost in the bush for almost three years. Pistachio, the brown kiwi, went missing years ago