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Murder trial ends with hung jury
The jury deliberated for 10 hours in total before coming to the decision.
'Six months is a long time to hang on to secrets': Police plea after mum-of-three's death
The 28-year-old was shot inside a vehicle as it travelled on State Highway 33.
Local Focus: Inside Tauranga’s new water treatment plant
See the membranes that stand between you and nasty bugs in your drinking water.
Pianist James Brown to play at St George’s Church in Thames
James Brown is looking forward to performing in his beloved Thames.
'The system is broken': Malachi's family call for mandatory reports of abuse
Malachi Subecz was only 5 when he was murdered by Michaela Barriball in 2021.
Online marketplace steps up to help businesses
GrabOne is calling for Kiwi businesses to get in touch for a free listing.
More teachers’ strikes for secondary schools
Teachers will again strike next term over pay and working conditions.
Sonya Bateson: My tips to save money during the cost of living crisis
OPINION: Hands up if you’re feeling the pinch of the cost of living.
Anti-co-governance group is finding it difficult to book venues
An online petition is calling for Julian Batchelor’s tour to be axed.
Fake raffle sees father-daughter duo sentenced for crayfish poaching ring
The pair netted over $43,000 in illegal sales using fake permits
'Getting pissed all night': Council quits Local Govt NZ - mayor cites drinking as reason
Brown said LGNZ is costing council about $640,000 a year.
Jury retires to determine fate of Ōmanawa murder accused
The jury in an Omanawa murder trial has retired to consider its verdict.
Owner of dog who attacked woman appeals for staffie’s life, demands $25k
The owner said the court did not have jurisdiction over him because he did 'not consent'.
70 years on ... Roy still loves the lady in blue
Roy and Claudia Diggelmann have been married for 70 years.
The perfect over! Schoolboy bowler achieves the holy grail
'It was a bit crazy to be honest.'
The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss dissatisfaction over education system
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Te Puke well-represented at TECT Western Bay Community Awards
Awards recognise the good work going on in the community.
Zoe Hunter: Mid-life career changes more common than we think
Opinion: Opportunities are out there and more people are seizing them.
Meth-addicted serial shoplifter punched supermarket worker in face
A prolific shoplifter with a methamphetamine habit has been sent to jail.
Murderous act of 'retribution' or 'reasonable' force in self-defence? Murder trial sums up
Defence and Crown lawyers close respective cases
Katikati getting jazzed up for festival
Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival will begin in Katikati.
Education crisis: How bad has the system become and what can be done to repair it?
Parents around the country are concerned about the quality of our education system.
Local schools show support for teachers' strike
A number of staff from Western Bay schools protested on Thursday.
Michael Johnston: Here’s what we need to do to fix education in New Zealand
These are some of the things that need urgent attention in our education system.
Adopt a street to keep Katikati clean
Katch Katikati has launched its new programme to keep local streets clean.
$197m water treatment plant opens - but don't expect summer water restrictions to end
The new water treatment plant will supply 35,000 households
'Gigantic paperweight': Store owner says stolen $17k e-bike missing one key thing
Store owner puts 'bounty' out for information leading to thief's arrest.
Public feedback wanted on proposed new fees for council pool use, hall hire
Tauranga City Council adopted the draft user fees for Bay Venues at a meeting on Monday.
Tearoom tales sought
The great-granddaughter of Te Puke bakers is writing a memoir-cookbook.
Beach Hop returns to liven up Coromandel
The annual classic car and rock'n'roll festival returns to Whangamatā.