1. Bank robber flees with money
The man who robbed a Tauranga ANZ Bank this afternoon demanded money from a teller before leaving with a quantity of money.
2. Tauranga couple in hospital after fatal crash
A Tauranga couple injured in a fatal crash near Rotorua remain in a stable condition in hospital today.
3. Man bailed after 'king hit' on cop
The identity of Mount Maunganui accused of attacking a Tauranga male police constable who was responding to a domestic related dispute last night can now be revealed.
4. 950km cycle ride in memory of Harrison
A former Bay lifeguard is cycling from Christchurch to Tauranga to raise money for a scholarship in memory of late Papamoa boy Harrison Mundy.
5. Flight costs at international level
The cheapest flight out of Tauranga airport is only $100 less than a ticket from Auckland to Sydney.