School group gets lost in Bay of Plenty bush, police praise what they did next
The search for the missing students ended in success.
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The rugby league all-time great didn't hold back in his typical, gritty fashion.
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Award-winning rose named after a 'brave' little girl.
Hamilton tech business wins contract with NZ Navy
The company will build a special training software for officers.
Black Clash: NRL legend announced as wildcard
The T20 Black Clash will be returning to Tauranga this summer.
Message in a bottle: Fisherman in Canada finds Coromandel man's 2014 letter
'Well, well, well. I’ll go eat my hat,' the letter's author says. 'You’ve made my year.'
Funeral firm owed $150,000 in families’ unpaid bills
Simplicity has listed deceased individuals with unpaid bills on social media.
Niuean 'piece of cake' wins national art award
"It is a wonderful marker to celebrate our reo and how proud I am to be Māori.”
Cooper puts Gasgas top of NZ podium on first attempt
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Arrests after alleged ram raid and police pursuit
A vehicle was used to gain entry to a store on Wilson Rd.
Salvage of 15m launch that sunk off Whitianga delayed
The vessel struck rocks near an island.
The most-searched New Zealand place name pronunciations
Google data from the year to August shows the most-searched-for pronunciations.
SH29 reopens: Person airlifted after two-vehicle crash involving truck
At least one person seriously injured in crash.
Te Awamutu Intermediate outstanding at 2023 AIMS Games
Successful week in Tauranga for intermediate school across a vast array of sports.
'Sick to my stomach': Mall business latest ram-raid target
The gift shop owner never thought something like this would happen to him.
One person dead after car hits tree
The crash closed the road between State Highway 27 and the Matamata township.
Heavy downpours to hit North Island, tree falls in Herne Bay
As temperatures rise during the first week of spring, the rain will continue to fall.
New $340k fire pump truck likely written off in crash
It crashed and rolled on Thursday around 10am.
Chilly bin-sized rocks fall at famous landmark as visitors ignore warnings
Tracks to the famous landmark had closed and would remain closed over summer.
'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed
Tangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.
'Biggest-ever' AIMS Games to descend on Tauranga
This year also welcomes back international schools from the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Samoa.
DNA match: Bloody airbag used to nab crash driver who fled after injuring four
He also lied to police and insurance, claiming his vehicle had been stolen.
Another byelection triggered as second board member quits
It is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.
'Cop-out': Calls for 'lethargic' Crown to break Treaty settlement stalemate
'We're getting grumpy. We’ve been protesting since the start of 2016.'
Kaimai quiz night attendees disgusted over group’s KKK costumes
An attendee claims the group was commended on their dedication to their costumes.
Increased risk of injury or death: Cathedral Cove tracks closed for summer
People urged to stay away from the cove and nearby bays.
The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
Renowned scientist honoured for dedication to marine conservation
Biodiscovery work has provided new hope in the fight against many diseases
Missing woman found dead after three-day search
Jude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga on August 12.
Police seek couple in search for missing woman
Jude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga two days ago.