'Powerful messages': Free art exhibition for Mental Health Awareness Week
Nine Bay of Plenty artists will showcase their work.
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'Our hearts are broken': Family of 10 loses everything in house fire
A Givealittle page has been set up to support them.
Auckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bust
The cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.
'Rein in the fantasies' - Council pauses hotel and conference centre
Central government directs councils to get back to core business.
Rural school marks major milestone
Oropi School is celebrating its 125th anniversary in October.
'She is my best friend': Boy's 'life enabling' assistance dog
The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a needed bond.
'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scam
Neither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.
How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption
Scientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.
Sand art mural decorates Mount Main Beach for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
'Toi onepū [sand art] is the perfect medium to symbolise te reo Māori.'
Funeral directors placed in liquidation owing $150,000
One creditor says the move is 'just and equitable'.
Bunnings to open $23m new Tauranga store after Mitre 10 turf war
The new hardware store will be 500m down the road from a competitor.
After 50 years playcentre eyes fresh new future
Playcentre marks a significant milestone in continuing to support generations of families.
Council ‘got it wrong’ with controversial road closure, meeting told
More than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.
'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawl
Thomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.
Family sides with Tauranga man jailed for 11yrs after sexually abusing stepdaughter
'Sometimes I get messages from them saying they hate me,' said the 11-year-old.
Bay proud: Heroine's welcome home for sevens Olympic champions
Hundreds gathered at Blake Park to meet NZ's Black Ferns rugby sevens team.
$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses
Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.
'Crash 4, Crash 4': Colleague's final moments with man crushed in conveyor belt
The fertiliser company admits it failed to ensure workers' safety.
Family-owned Tauranga motorhome business goes into liquidation owing $400k
The Tauranga-based company sells and repairs recreational vehicles and caravans.
Gift parcel scam operating overseas targets Tauranga
Overseas scammers using QR code to access mobile phone data.
One person injured, BB gun seized after ‘fight’ in Pāpāmoa
Police were notified of the fight at 1.40pm.
'Horrific and extreme': Man found with child sex abuse images avoids jail
Criminal caught after a European law enforcement agency flagged online activity.
‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.
Sand art decorates Mount Main Beach
'This toi onepū (sand art)... is a powerful statement of resilience and pride.'
Tauranga Smoke: 'A passionate rock lovers dream come true'
A rock music festival is making its first appearance in the Bay this November.
Response to 'dramatic' paraglider crash praised
A paraglider was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
'Massive': Why Jetstar flights are good news for Tauranga and Rotorua
Flights to two Australian cities will soon be available closer to home.
'I'm mighty Mongrel Mob': Niece describes events leading to fatal brawl
The now 22-year-old was scared for her 8-week-old baby inside the house.
'Frustrated': Family hit roadblocks getting teen to Italy for lifesaving therapy
They are trying to raise more than $500K and have been denied funding.
Paraglider airlifted to hospital after crashing on Mt Maunganui
St John said the patient had suffered serious injuries.