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Double murder accused appeared in the Tauranga High Court. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Tauranga double murder accused denies charges

26 Feb, 2020 10:01am
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Man accused of murdering two Tauranga men has appeared in the Tauranga High Court.

Fire at the compost and bark processing plant Gammans this morning. Photo /Sandra Conchie

NEW ZEALAND

Tauranga processing plant extensively damaged in fire

25 Feb, 2020 1:56pm
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Four fire appliances and three tankers were involved in fighting the Gammans' plant fire.

Aerial view of the Port of Tauranga where cargo ship Emilie Bulker docked on September 6, 2019. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Crewman landed in hospital, ship's officers fined $17k

23 Feb, 2020 11:48am
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Captain and chief officer fined for breaches of Maritime Transport Act.

Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter helping search at Waihī Beach. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Teen missing in surf off Waihī Beach for more than four hours

21 Feb, 2020 1:23pm
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A search and rescue operation is under way.

Hannah Baxter and Rowan Baxter with their kids Laianah, Aaliyah and Trey. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Tauranga reeling after horrific Brisbane car fire deaths

20 Feb, 2020 7:25pm
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Locals react to the horrific deaths of Rowan and Hannah Baxter and their three children.

A homicide inquiry launched into the death of 30-year-old Jessie Lee Booth. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Case upgraded from domestic incident to homicide inquiry

20 Feb, 2020 6:30am
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Tauranga woman's death investigated as a homicide, police say.

Andrew Trevor Downs set fire to a patrol car at Pāpāmoa police station. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Pāpāmoa police patrol car arsonist jailed

19 Feb, 2020 7:00am
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A Tauranga man who torched a police patrol car has been jailed for more than two years.

Sue Walmsley was one of Pyes Pa School's esteemed deputy principals. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Heartbroken': Tributes flow for deputy principal

17 Feb, 2020 11:00am
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A celebration of the beloved teacher's life will be held this afternoon.

Kingslea School, above, is at the Te Maioha o Parekarangi youth justice facility at Horohoro south of Rotorua. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Teacher kicked, threw cones at students

17 Feb, 2020 7:00am
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The teacher said he threw the cones out of fear but is "deeply ashamed".

Pyes Pa father of two Julian Varley has been missing for 25 days, says his sister. Photo/ Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Missing Tauranga man's family: 'We need him home'

16 Feb, 2020 6:08pm
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Tauranga father of two Julian Varley has been missing for 25 days.

Police arrested a 30-year-old man today after an alleged episode of dangerous driving. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Man due in Tauranga court on dangerous driving charges

16 Feb, 2020 12:45pm
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Man facing several charges after allegedly failing to stop for police in Tauranga.

Greerton firefighters attended a crash involving a van and a Bayhopper bus in Pyes Pa Rd. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Van and bus collide in Pyes Pa

16 Feb, 2020 12:09pm
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Inquiries continue into the cause of crash involving a van and a bus in Pyes Pa.

Zespri's new head office in Mount Maunganui. Photo / File

THE COUNTRY

Zespri's new head office officially opened

16 Feb, 2020 10:40am
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Zespri's new head office opens for business in Mount Maunganui.

Fire crews at the scene of a house fire in Lyn Grove. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Pāpāmoa house fire under investigation

14 Feb, 2020 4:04pm
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A fire at a Pāpāmoa house is under investigation.

Armed police at the scene. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Wild chase: Tauranga brothers caught up in shooting drama

14 Feb, 2020 3:24pm
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"It's terrifying when something like this happens on your doorstep": Mum.

Police cordons remain around the car involved in last night's fatal shooting. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Tauranga residents living in fear after third shooting in a week

14 Feb, 2020 2:26pm
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Mayor: "I'm worried a stray bullet will kill someone in the crossfire."

Armed police at the scene cordon on Wednesday. Photo /Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Shooting victim remembered for generosity and quick wit

14 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Two families are mourning after two men were shot dead at an Omanawa property.

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was called to the showgrounds. Photo / File

THE COUNTRY

Pāpāmoa toddler badly injured in 'freak accident'

12 Feb, 2020 7:21am
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The incident happened at the Te Puke A & P Show on Saturday.

Kingi Ranapia pleaded guilty to driving and firearm charges in the Tauranga District Court. Photo / File

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Brazen offender racks up 21st conviction for banned driving

7 Feb, 2020 8:00am
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Recidivist forbidden driver continues to flout ban on driving.

Parcels weighing 46kg were stashed onboard the Maersk Antares when it arrived in Tauranga from Chile. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Four men jailed for New Zealand's biggest cocaine haul

6 Feb, 2020 7:09pm
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Four foreign nationals received stern jail terms after $20m cocaine bust.

The Tauranga court house on Cameron Rd. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Identity of man accused of ramming four police cars revealed

5 Feb, 2020 10:02am
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Hamilton man charged with assaulting police officers during pursuit.

Parcels of cocaine weighing 46kg were stashed in the Maersk Antares, which arrived in Tauranga from Chile. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Record $20m cocaine bust: Four jailed for container ship smuggling

4 Feb, 2020 8:22pm
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Four men have been jailed in relation to $20m cocaine prosecution case,

Ria Hall - the new Tauranga Arts Festival director. Photo / George Novak

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Tauranga Arts Festival's new director shares her mission

4 Feb, 2020 10:00am
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Tauranga Arts Festival's new director says growing the audience and sponsors is vital.

Zureen Tahir, 41, from Judea, pleaded guilty to three charges in the Tauranga District Court. Photo / File

THE COUNTRY

Tauranga housewife admits breaching biosecurity rules

3 Feb, 2020 5:00pm
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Plans to start her own plant business prompted a woman to illegally import cuttings.

Xin Yu Zhao, 5, from China (left), Archie Thompson, 3, brother Chester, 4, and their father Regan Thompson at the Katikati A&P Show. Photo / George Novak

THE COUNTRY

Katikati's A&P Show attracts huge crowd

2 Feb, 2020 3:22pm
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The annual Agricultural & Pastoral Show drew in thousands of people on a hot Sunday.

Someone in the Bay of Plenty is $200,000 richer with a Strike Four ticket draw last night. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay of Plenty Lotto punter $200k richer

2 Feb, 2020 9:31am
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A lucky Lotto punter has won $200,000 with a winning Strike Four ticket.

Katch Katikati promotions manager Jacqui Knight. Photo / File

PREMIUM

Katikati bypass missing from $933m Govt spend

2 Feb, 2020 5:30am
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Residents are dismayed the bypass is absent from recently announced roading projects.

Building owner Del Roberts (right) and one of his tenants (left) talking about the damage to a small block of shops in the Greerton Village. Photo / Sandra Conchie

PREMIUM

Owner stunned by fire-damage to shopping block

31 Jan, 2020 2:49am
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Police say fire at Greerton Village block of shops suspicious.

A bullet-riddled car parked in a driveway of a Haukore St, Hairini home. Photo / Sandra Conchie

NEW ZEALAND

Riddled with bullet holes: The aftermath of a 'terrifying' attack

30 Jan, 2020 11:27am
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Neighbours say it was lucky no one was killed or injured.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Two men charged with firearm possession

29 Jan, 2020 3:03pm
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Two Te Puke men have been charged with the possession of a 9mm pistol.

The building, which included a tattoo parlour, was well involved when fire crews showed up. Photo / George Novak

PREMIUM

Suspected arson wreaks $1m damage to Tauranga stores

29 Jan, 2020 7:00am
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Fire at Greerton Village block of shops is being treated as arson.

Rotorua Lakes' St John's territory manager Leisa Tocknell. Photo / File

PREMIUM

Mental health-related ambulances calls rise in Rotorua

29 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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St John Ambulance service demand soars particularly mental health-related issues.

A bullet-riddled car in the driveway of a Haukore St house. Photo / Sandra Conchie

NEW ZEALAND

'Scary': Witnesses watched shooter fire at Tauranga property

28 Jan, 2020 8:22pm
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Police probe possible link between Hairini shooting, Te Puke shots report, Greerton fire

One Love Festival helped pump millions into Tauranga's local economy. Photo / File

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Feeling the love: Tauranga's multi-million dollar long weekend

28 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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The long weekend brought in the crowds, and cash, into Tauranga.

Toby Williams, 10, enjoys the Rotorua A&P Show. Photo / Andrew Warner

PREMIUM

Why Rotorua was so busy at the weekend

28 Jan, 2020 6:00am
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It was a busy long weekend for Rotorua accommodation and hospitality providers.

Ross Clarke, St John's Territory manager for the Western Bay of Plenty. Photo / Andrew Warner

PREMIUM

Ambulance callouts on the rise in Bay of Plenty

28 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Increasing demand for St John Ambulance services stretches the organisation.

The scene of a large blaze in Chadwick Rd, Greerton. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Large blaze guts part of a Greerton business

27 Jan, 2020 8:44am
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Fire crews battling large fire a business premise in Greerton.

Tauranga firefighter Emma Gibb recently returned from fighting bush fires in Australia. Photo / Andrew Warner

PREMIUM

'I would do it again in a heartbeat': Bay firefighter returns from Australia

25 Jan, 2020 10:00pm
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Tauranga firefighter reflects on her time in Australia battling bush fires.

Five people injured in a vehicle crash in Tirohanga. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Five people hospitalised after crash in Taupō district

24 Jan, 2020 3:41pm
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Five injured in Tirohanga vehicle crash, four taken to hospital.

Tauranga to host ICC Wonen's World Cup Cricket matches in 2021. Photo/ Photosport.

SPORT | Cricket

'Tremendous news': Tauranga to host ICC Women's World Cup games

23 Jan, 2020 5:12pm
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Tauranga is one of the six venues for the biennial ICC World Cup.

Sediment-laden stormwater running off earthworks site. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay of Plenty company fined for stormwater discharges

23 Jan, 2020 1:58pm
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A Bay of Plenty firm has been fined for illegal stormwater discharges from its worksite.

Te Ngae Rd traffic between the Tarawera Roundabout and Iles Rd in Rotorua. Photo / File

PREMIUM

Green light: Businesses welcome start to $17 million Te Ngae Rd project

23 Jan, 2020 6:00am
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Roading improvements set to start next month on a section of State Highway 30/Te Ngae Rd.

Emergency services at the scene of a two-car crash in Mount Maunganui. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Minor injuries in two-car crash in Mount Maunganui

22 Jan, 2020 6:59pm
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Initial reports were someone was trapped inside one of the vehicles

Tongariro Crossing where a Belgian man tramping was rescued by police. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Lost tramper's GPS locator beacon saves the day

22 Jan, 2020 5:40pm
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Personal emergency beacon leads to a lost tramper being found in Tongariro National Park.

Scott Beattie, 35, has been found safe and well. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Missing man located

21 Jan, 2020 7:41pm
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Missing Hamilton man found safe and well

A P-51 Mustang was one of the impressive World War II aircraft which took to the skies over Tauranga city on Saturday. Photo / George Novak

THE COUNTRY

Thousands flocked to annual Tauranga City Air Show

20 Jan, 2020 11:00pm
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The Tauranga City Air and Mount Truck show a rounding success.

The Henderson's left in three cars when they were told a siren was a tsunami warning. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Off we run': Family flee from Waihi campsite after unexplained siren

20 Jan, 2020 3:00pm
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It was only later they found out the alarm was, in fact, a false alarm

Omanawa siblings Madina and Mekhro Russell and their new puppy. Photo / Sandra Conchie

PREMIUM

Puppy love: Rescue, Revive, Rehome's adoption day 'crazy' busy

18 Jan, 2020 4:00pm
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Pyes Pa Settlers Hall was awash with animals and people keen to adopt them.

Street Kai (Milo Nights) coordinator Tracey Carlton continues to champion those in most need in our community. Photo/ File

PREMIUM

Tauranga CBD Milo Nights attendance quadrupled

18 Jan, 2020 3:29pm
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Tauranga 'Milo Nights' homelessness response goes from strength to strength.

Lexy, a 14-year-old beloved family pet, was found mauled to death on a Matua family's driveway. Photo / Supplied

PREMIUM

DNA results due back on Matua cats killed in suspected dog attacks

18 Jan, 2020 2:00pm
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Last year there were 54 dog attacks in Tauranga City in the six months to December 31.

Greerton Community Hall on Cameron Rd, Tauranga. Photo / File

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Greerton Hall noise complainer says he never wanted groups kicked out

18 Jan, 2020 1:04pm
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A neighbouring resident complained more than 80 times about noise from Greerton Hall.

A plume of smoke can be seen near the Port of Tauranga at Mount Maunganui. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Car on fire at Port of Tauranga

18 Jan, 2020 12:55pm
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Local firefighters have been called to a car fire at the Port of Tauranga.

Rotorua Lakes Council's animal control supervisor Dylan Wright. Photo / File

THE COUNTRY

Dog attacks on animals in Rotorua Lakes declining

17 Jan, 2020 5:39am
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Dog attacks in Rotorua Lakes District are on the decline

Armed police at Tauranga Bridge Marina on Wednesday last week. Photo/ Esme O'Rafferty

NEW ZEALAND

'I have a gun': What sparked 13-hour marina standoff

14 Jan, 2020 7:25am
2 minutes to read

The man at the centre of the incident has been sentenced in court.

Police at the Tauranga Bridge Marina on January 7. Photo / Esme O'Rafferty

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Marina incident accused sentenced

13 Jan, 2020 10:44am
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Armed police were called to the marina on Wednesday

The Tauranga District Court house on Cameron Rd. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Seamen deny importing up to $17m worth of P

13 Jan, 2020 10:18am
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Two Fijian men deny importing methamphetamine into New Zealand.

Smoke from a blaze which gutted a house and garage in Kairua Rd could be seen 15 km away. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

'They have lost everything': Family home and garage destroyed by fire

10 Jan, 2020 10:13am
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Fire guts a family home and a garage in Kairua.

Tauranga-born Judge Rob Ronayne is remembered for his warm, his sense of humour and his fairness. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Esteemed judge remembered for fairness, wit and humanity

10 Jan, 2020 7:00am
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"Rob was gregarious, warm, fun, brilliant."

Mount Maunganui lifeguard Kane Sefton, 21, on patrol at the Mount main beach near Leisure Island. Photo / Andrew Warner.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Halved Bay drowning toll 'no reason to celebrate'

8 Jan, 2020 9:00am
4 minutes to read

Drowning numbers in the Bay of Plenty region have decreased markedly in the past year.

Sheldon Tawhiti-Ormsby has been sentenced for punching a teacher. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man sentenced for punching teacher in head outside school

6 Jan, 2020 1:36pm
3 minutes to read

The teacher was unable to work for several months after the assault.

Tauranga Hospital clinical director Dr Derek Sage says Tauranga and Whakatāne ED staff were kept busy. Photo / File

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2257 patients seen in Tauranga and Whakatāne EDs

4 Jan, 2020 10:00pm
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More than 2000 patients were seen in Tauranga and Whakatāne emergency departments.

Alf Rendell, 102, never lost his passion for capturing Tauranga's history through his camera lens. Photo / File

PREMIUM

Well-known Tauranga photographer leaves lasting legacy

4 Jan, 2020 8:00am
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A Tauranga identity has left a lasting legacy through his photographs.