Outrage as 'friendly' pig chased by dogs in park as owners look on
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'Loving father': Tributes for man who died after running into sea while fleeing police
Police say the man died after running 'into the sea in an effort to avoid arrest'.
When you can catch the last cruise ships of the season
More than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.
Green light for lower peak-hour school speed limits
It is likely the new speed limits will come into effect within the next two years.
Police allege patrol car rammed in Tauranga
Five people have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences.
Tauranga’s speed limit proposal met with warning from minister
Brown said the Government did not support these types of blanket speed limit reductions.
Abbeyfield hits $3m target for elder housing
After years of fundraising, Abbeyfield WBOP can now begin the build in Katikati.
'Very strong' rip at beach where man died evading police
'It must have been a terrifying experience for this man.'
Tauranga to host national iwi forum
Iwi leaders from across Aotearoa deliberate on issues affecting Māori.
'Liars and thieves': Iwi boss hits out over emergency housing scammers
'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.
Mark Lister: Japan is finding its way back onto the radar of investors
OPINON: Japanese shares rose another 20.6 per cent in the first three months of this year.
'It's like going to church': The spiritual journey of tā moko
Wāhine Māori are embracing tā moko as their birthright.
'We're the ones that are saving the school lunch programme' - David Seymour
The Act leader says the Labour Party didn't set aside funds for school lunches after 2024.
Tears and triumphs: Tolley on rebuilding Tauranga and what she'll do next
'I’m a bit of a sook, really.'
More than just a summer destination: Mount Maunganui is a hidden gem in autumn
There's plenty to see year-round in The Mount.
Woman's battle to make mobility park abusers pay more
Mobility parking misuse is common in New Zealand. Claire Dale is working to change that.
'Corrosive obsession with a person's race' — Seymour on Māori wards
'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'
Craigs Investment Partners celebrates milestone
More than 700 gathered for the Mercury Baypark event.
Six years, four emails, and a petition: Why is it so hard to get a rainbow crossing in Tauranga?
Now a rainbow community advocate has started a petition.
First look: Inside the luxury new Tauranga apartments luring Aucklanders
The scale of the mixed-use development is likened to Singapore or Melbourne offerings.
Bringing back the horse and buggy
Jim Perrett built the gig from parts he’s held on to for 70 years.
Meth offender claims $31k seized cash was from selling 5205 pipes - police say yeah right
Cops calculated former Mob boss would have had to have made more than 5000 pipes.
Watch: Kiwi music star's 'pride and joy' goes up for unique auction
Profits are going towards an important charity.
'Colossal waste' or 'Godsend'?: Verdicts in on $1.78m crossings
Safety concerns for local schoolchildren had been “alleviated considerably”.
'Heartwarming’: Sports club may get new home after 'massive stuggle'
'The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'
Identity of man who denies murdering Mob boss revealed
A trial date has been set for 2025.
Lack of doctors having a serious impact on viability of GP practices
Clinical director and GP Vicky Jones discusses NZ’s doctor shortage.
Kea Kids News: 7- and 9-year-olds get a hole-in-one
These two golfing brothers from Tauranga have shocked their town by being the youngest ever to get a hole-in-one! Video / Kea Kids News
Housing market: The city where average capital values have plummeted since 2021
Interest rates, inflation, and rising construction costs have been blamed.
One person injured in workplace incident
Police were helping ambulance and fire services at an incident on Athenree Rd.
Nation's biggest disability sporting event comes to Tauranga
Expect some heart-stopping action as talented athletes compete.
One person in hospital after paraglider crash
Lifeguards and police responded to the crash.