Meth bust: Three arrested after drug in pails of grease at port
Meth originating in Iran was found in a container of grease pails at Tauranga Port.
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'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'
Union 'concerned' about number of assaults on mental health staff
Staff have been treated in the emergency department after being assaulted by patients.
Appeal reduces sentence for five-hour night-time crime spree
Three separate incidents involved three victims.
Gang members in prison: Numbers hit 7-year low
But the proportion in prison compared to non-gang members is at a 12-year high.
Mount apartment tower's $25m makeover - and new name
$47m has been approved for the remedial work on Mount apartments in the last three years
Pair charged during Tauranga homicide investigation appear in court
It was the pair's second appearance.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Where have all the children gone?
OPINION: There's no quick fix, and parents are not failing.
Local Focus: Peter Wakeman on Candidate Camera
Christchurch-based independent candidate Peter Wakeman running in Tauranga by-election.
'I think it's fair': BOP regional councillor moves to Christchurch
Stacey Rose says he will have better time management from the South Island.
National plan to ban gang convoys in Tauranga 'ineffectual' - gang expert
National byelection candidate Sam Uffindell's idea for a member's bill comes under fire.
'Living hell': Family lived in tents after rental damaged in fire
A Tauranga mum and her three kids lived in a tent at their rental, but still paid rent.
Butcher hit 'rock bottom'. Then something made him decide to stay open
The butcher, subjected to smash and grabs and break-ins, was ready to call it quits.
'Unfortunate situation': Bar temporarily becomes a cafe after liquor licence issue
The bar traded for three months without a liquor licence, now it can't sell booze for now.
'Made my week': Cystic fibrosis sufferer gifted money by stranger
The donor wanted Troy Watson to 'go and have fun' with his friends or family.
Monkeypox v Covid: How do the two viruses compare?
The Ministry of Health says the risk of importation of monkeypox to NZ is "moderate".
Local Focus: Allan Cawood on Candidate Camera
One Party's Allan Cawood discusses the big byelection issues facing Tauranga residents.
'We have families, we're just doing our job': Road worker speaks out on abuse
Bottles, golf balls, and daily verbal abuse are being hurled at road workers by motorists
Local Focus: Andrew Hollis on Candidate Camera
Andrew Hollis throws his hat in the ring for the Tauranga byelection with New Nation.
Local Focus: Sue Grey on Candidate Camera
The NZ Outdoors and Freedom party candidate discusses the big local issues on camera.
Editorial: Manukau port - dream or vision?
EDITORIAL: Why is the Govt taking another look at a new port in the southwest of Auckland?
Who's claiming $518,000 from failed Tauranga builder?
Revenue during Covid insufficient to cover overheads, liquidator David Thomas says.
Local Focus: Helen Houghton on Candidate Camera
New Conservative candidate Helen Houghton discusses the big issues facing Tauranga.
Local Focus: Cameron Luxton on Candidate Camera
Act candidate Cameron Luxton wants to take the politics out of infrastructure.
Watch: Justice Minister Kris Faafoi talks legal aid, and delays
The maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.
Tauranga builder fails with $518,000 shortfall, recession fears raised
"We are now accumulating a backlog of unfinished houses" - National MP Andrew Bayly
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Local Focus: Jan Tinetti on Candidate Camera
Labour's Tauranga by-election candidate Jan Tinetti discusses the big issues on camera.
Local Focus: Sam Uffindell on Candidate Camera
National's Tauranga by-election candidate on why he's the person to replace Simon Bridges.
Zespri financial results: Record year for kiwifruit marketer
Grower returns per hectare were the second-best on record across all varieties.
Harbour dumper: Ex-politician who reclaimed harbour to appeal conviction
The high-flying Aussie politico locked up for reclaiming Tauranga Harbour is back in court
'I lost my fighting attitude': Cystic fibrosis sufferer hoping for Trikafta
Troy Watson said Trikafta would be a 'miracle' and would give him back his life.
Tauranga byelection candidates debate crime, infrastructure and health reform
Act, National and Labour candidates spoke at the Tauranga event.