Fire crews battle large garage blaze in central Tauranga
A large garage fire in central Tauranga was attended by multiple fire crews.
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‘Raise as much as possible’: Movie night fundraiser for mum’s cancer battle
Fairhaven School hosts a movie night to support Sarena Crane's cancer treatment.
90-year-old vintage car enthusiast and patrol volunteer keeps community safe
He volunteers with Katikati Community Patrol, helping as the "eyes and ears" of police.
‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack
A small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child.
‘Thoughts and prayers’: Young child dead, another person injured in vicious dog attack
Animal management has taken the dogs involved for investigation.
Long-running social services trust in liquidation owes IRD $200k
Te Tuinga Whānau once had assets and revenue worth millions of dollars.
Letters: Medical mishap victims deserve better support
OPINION: 'Many of us are raised to believe in, and trust medical personnel.'
‘Once you get the bug’: Father gears up for boxing comeback
Dylan Pearce returns to boxing after seven years for Bay Boxing on the Dock.
‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a baby
The three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.
‘Bedlam’: First responders’ attempts to help pedestrians hit by motorcycle
People raced to help a husband and wife who were sent 'flying' in a motorcycle collision.
Vape products taken in alleged robbery – police seek footage
Officers arrested one person at a Tauranga address today.
‘A staple’: Activewear brand expands in NZ after milestone launch
An activewear brand known for high-performance sportswear is opening in the Bay of Plenty
‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointments
A pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.
$8m creative hub to boost Henderson’s creative industry
More than 200 players joined the discussion on boosting Henderson's creative sector.
‘Catastrophic impacts’: Possible Kaituna River dam project faces pushback
Concerns included the fast-tracking of the project and a 'perceived lack of consultation'.
‘Flying into the air’: Witness recalls fatal moment motorcycle hit couple
The motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.
'Cowardly and dangerous': Man deported after killing sleeping stranger with brick
He and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.
Why Tauranga’s water service delivery options have sparked debate
Council discusses ministerial influence on Tauranga's Local Waters Done Well planning.
‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players
Her name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.
Letters: History repeats on Auckland stadium debate
OPINION: 'It is the people of NZ who are attending this future 'national stadium'.'
‘Frankly evil’: Judge slams Mongrel Mob's ‘gratuitous’ attack that left one man dead
Justice Andrew Becroft: 'It was mob violence. Metaphorically and literally.'
‘It can be more rewarding’: Young duo’s mission to save feral kittens
The rescue aims to make stray cats friendly and ready for adoption.
Tauranga Special School: Diamond jubilee
Principal Barrie Wickens takes NZME on a tour of Tauranga Special School in 18th Avenue. Video / Tom Eley
$2.1m wharf project launched at Matakana Island for community use
The new $2.1m wharf at Panepane Point will replace the damaged 1980s structure.
‘Become NZ’s most efficient’: Port CEO on driving Auckland’s economic future
What must Auckland do to help the port fulfil its potential?
Auckland’s $9.4b tech sector drives push for innovation hub
Auckland generates over half of NZ's revenue from top 200 tech companies.
'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attack
Mitchell Te Kani died after a group of Mongrel Mob members stormed his parent's home.
Revealed: Which BoP communities may move to a new electorate
Thousands of people affected by proposed electorate border reshuffle.
E-motorbike maker Ubco owes $36m, potential purchaser emerges
The firm went into receivership in January, having raised tens of millions from investors.
How much a 12% rates rise could add to Tauranga homeowners' bills
The mayor says the council found $29m in savings to get the overall rise down to 12%.
'Sweating profusely': Man found hiding in wardrobe after breaking into home, stealing undies
The victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.
SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
Opinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woes
OPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.