Homicide: Violent gang fight in Ōpōtiki leaves one dead after stabbing
Police said despite medical attention, the man died at the scene.
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Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resigns
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Police name woman who died at Pilot Bay
Laushaun Ying Soon died at Pilot Bay in early January.
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Tauranga police seek information on 2023 killing
Police renew plea for information in relation to man's violent 2023 death.
Dumbbells, deadlifts and dairy cows: The rural gym with four-legged observers
No gym rats staring here, just livestock.
‘Embarrassing’: Tinetti removes social post criticising school lunch made when Labour in power
'I think that this is a hamburger. I am not certain.'
‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategy
Shane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.
$3 billion by 2035 - Shane Jones lays out mining plan
A protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.
'Just about spat my coffee': How five mates made a viral Google moment
'We saw the car and thought, Why not?'
'Round and round': One letter sent six times but never received
Robyn Bronlund-Stads sends mail to the same address monthly. She knows it's correct.
Saying goodbye to the last mayor of Te Puke
Family and friends remember a man passionate about his community.
Major retailer reviews helium warnings after mum’s party death
The Warehouse plans to review helium warnings but won't impose age restrictions.
'Left for dead': 12yo finds badly injured mobster dad in shed after hammer attack
The Mongrel Mob member's skull was shattered 'into minute pieces'.
'Bland' school lunches arrive up to three hours late, just before home-time
Principals had to buy food to tide students over or pull them out of class to eat late.
Scrub fire along railway tracks near SH2 contained
The fire is 'growing quickly' according to witnesses.
‘And we’re back': Carrington hints at bid for LA 2028
Dame Lisa Carrington’s time in the Olympic arena could yet continue.
'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of Tauranga
Tauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.
Kiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill
'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'
Medical imaging now more accessible in Bay of Plenty
A new medical imaging clinic is now open in Tauranga.
Zespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipment
Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.
The 38 roads where speed limits will be increased
The changes will take effect by July 1.
Cambridge Rd to open days ahead of schedule
Sheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are ahead of schedule.
'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton
'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'
'This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'
Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.
Watch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attack
Others can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.
Allegations optometrist still practising despite being struck off register, ordered to pay $25k
The Tauranga man has been deregistered and censured for professional misconduct.
‘Nauseating’ worm farm granted consent to expand
The smelly farm has been given the green light.
'Can't do without us': Community rallies to save support hub
The Te Puke Food Hub will keep its doors open for now but still needs extra funding.
'More than mining': student showcases Waihi's history aside from gold
'A lot of students my age take this place for granted and can’t wait to move away.'
Summer Concert Tour shines through storms in Coromandel
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear played in Whitianga on the weekend.