Whānau of 'outgoing, special' girl killed by train tell of grief
'It’s so sad that she went so early in her life.'
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'You’re kidding me': The story behind the mystery driveway pole
The team was laughing about it, not realising one of their own was responsible.
Defence Force called in as 'commercial explosives' found
Police received the report on Monday and alerted the NZDF.
High hoops: Interest in women's basketball grows as pro league plays second season
'Already, we have had an interest in our Whai players from national and overseas scouts.'
Crash and roadworks cause major delays
A crash on SH29A and “various roadworks” are causing large traffic delays in the city.
One arrested after police block Fordlands road
Armed Offenders Squad, St John helped officers carry out an arrest warrant.
Residents fear being forced from their homes
'I’m actually staggered that mandatory acquisition can happen in New Zealand.'
Artworks unveiled in milestone moment at Thirty Eight Elizabeth
Specially conceived artworks by master carver Whare Thompson have been unveiled.
'Precious resource': Business convicted of unlawfully taking millions of litres of groundwater
The company faces a hefty fine.
'It's pretty awesome': Mother lands first job at age 41
The woman completed the course, with a 90 per cent success rate getting wāhine into jobs.
How about a new way to see The Mount?
If you thought Mount Maunganui was a summer hangout, August might change your mind.
Iwi plans to import transportable homes for Māori living in 'appalling' conditions
The homes would have three bedrooms and cost up to $170,000.
'A real chance': Siblings take BMX skills to world stage
'I feel like I have a real chance'.
12 Questions: Tauranga Arts Festival’s Shane Bosher
He wants this festival to be accessible to everyone, "irrespective of their bank balance".
Train-tragedy widower calls for safer crossings after child's 'unnecessary' death
He says 'minimum' safety improvement should be 'some kind of gate' at the crossing.
Mark Lister: Two simple rules for successful share investing
Opinion: If you follow these two rules, it’s hard to go wrong.
'Amazing blessing': AI-enhanced Māori history short film premieres
A red carpet and 'Horiwood' sign greeted guests at the film's premiere in Tauranga.
'Went over the cliff': Three-vehicle crash on SH29A ends in flames
A vehicle has gone over a cliff and another caught fire.
Region's best building apprentices named
Awards were held at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club on Thursday night.
Crews called to 'well alight' house fire
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 8am.
New social circus programme helping students 'live their best life'
Students with special needs learn how to juggle balls and scarves.
Revealed: The toll road that will be first to have its charges lifted - and when
The road has earned $65.7 million since 2015.
Girl, 11, killed after being hit by a train named
Police have referred her death to the coroner.
'Queue of 100 people': Tauranga Domain protesters urged to attend council meeting
The council commissioner denies any intent to 'pave paradise' or 'destroy' greenspace.
Mount brawl: 11 men heading to trial on rioting, wounding charges
An 11th defendant has denied charges relating to a June 21 incident on Maunganui Rd.
'Sold out': Pie eaters taste test duck pie awarded NZ's best
One man has been taking trips to the bakery for more than 25 years to taste the pies.
'Sold out': Pie lovers line up to try NZ's new best pie
'I live in Auckland but I keep coming back here,' one customer said.
Bay Dreams music festival moves to 'downsized' venue
'It’s not about how big the event is. It’s how much fun they have...'
'Lost opportunity': Plans to sell ‘critical’ CBD education centre under fire
The centre was to be part of a future Knowledge Precinct but could become housing.
Two-vehicle crash on Kaimai Range
Emergency services are at the scene on SH29 on the Kaimai Range.
Power outages after car crashes into pole, goes down bank
Emergency services were called around 7.20am.