$630k smash and grab: Teen jewellery thief sentenced after brazen mall raid
A hooded trio was filmed raiding a Michael Hill Jewellers store in a Bay of Plenty mall.
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Supreme Court denies Bella Vista developer's bid to appeal convictions
The court ruled the appeal application did not have 'sufficient prospects of success'.
Coromandel community meeting on gang violence gets heated
Locals were left fearful after the Rebels gang spent the weekend terrorising the town.
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One castaway has made the most shocking and questionable decision in CTI history.
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Teen golfing sensations showered with equipment to help them take sport further.
Coromandel gang violence over the weekend a ‘one-off’, councillor says
The assaults reported over the weekend were not a random attack, John Morrissey says.
Looking for Heidi: Podcast host and team comb forest for tourist's remains
Volunteers scoured an area of forest near Whangamatā for the remains of Heidi Paakkonen.
'Completely lifeless': Witness shares grim details of Rebels gang attack victim
The shocking scene played out in broad daylight in the sleepy coastal town.
'Huge opportunities': Major milestone connects business park to highway
A massive new industrial park near Te Puke has made a $60 million leap forward.
'Living and breathing in their classrooms': Te ao Māori curriculum launched
The new te ao Māori curriculum encompasses te reo Māori, local tikanga, history.
'Caused a lot of pain': Election candidates back review of retirement village law
'Frankly, this piece of legislation has not been delivering as it should be.'
Giving back to community drives newest Te Puke Community Board member
Neena Chauhan says her two great passions are the community and children.
Why this secretive bird population is now thriving near Rotorua
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Surf’s up for Māori clothing line
Art and culture combine in collaboration with global brand Quiksilver.
‘Brutal violence’: Gang members cause chaos in Coromandel
Locals have been left fearful after violence over the weekend.
'Win-win': 500+ council staff get free bus travel in $100k initiative
One residents' association backs it but another questions the benefits.
Footrot Flats show set to be a slice of heaven
The show follows the age-old dilemma of town versus country.
Online subscribers react to questions over pothole payouts
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Serious injuries after incident involving truck and a tree on SH33
The tree is partially blocking the road.
Funding for Te Puke mural
The funding will help progress a creative mural incorporating local pūrakau.
International and local acts announced for Bay Dreams 2024
US rapper NLE Choppa will headline both Bay Dreams North and South.
'Monster': Gangster's victim slept with a bat after being kidnapped and beaten
'I’m going to go and get the clean-up gear and a gun,' Filthy Few member told victim.
'More than vases': The power of floral art
“It is not just putting flowers in vases; you learn how to use different techniques."
Hipkins in Tauranga: Labour leader addresses five hot election topics
Hipkins: 'Watch this space ... there hasn’t been enough competition in the grocery sector'
Mitchell adds another feather to his performing cap
Tauranga Musical Theatre brings Matilda — The Musical to Baycourt.
Chris Hipkins hits Tauranga on campaign trail
The Labour leader is in blue territory today.
Congestion eases on Hewletts Rd after morning incident
Iwi protest over long-running issue in Tauranga.
Hipkins on housing; Luxon on candidate's fluoride comments
Ryan Hamilton is expected to win the Hamilton East electorate.
'Team effort': How a new one-day testing programme is speeding up the kidney transplant process
One 42-year-old mother-of-four said the programme had been "a great help".
'Excessively low': Questions raised over Waka Kotahi pothole damage payouts
Motorist who fought for a payout believes that agency makes it as “difficult as possible”.
'Absolutely devastating': Homeless man's tents, treasured items stolen
Possessions worth thousands of dollars were stolen.
Mark Lister: A turning point for the labour market?
OPINION: After a strong few years for the US labour market, cracks are starting to appear.
Stylists' tips: Noughties revival in spring fashion trends
A few Y2K trends are reemerging thanks to fashion’s cyclical nature.
Woman facing raft of charges after incident in Whakatāne
The woman remains in custody.