'No body, no parole': MP lodges Bill to keep murderers locked up if victim’s location kept secret
But a law expert says a blanket law change would likely lead to 'miscarriages of justice'.
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One dead in Coromandel shed fire
Emergency services were alerted to the fire about 5.20pm Sunday.
Motorway tunnel mural transformation
The theme is the species of animals that once inhabited the area.
Have your say on public art
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is looking to improve the district’s public art.
A tutor donated a kidney to a student. Then they fell in love and planned a wedding
'Madeline’s an absolute angel. She actually saved my life in more ways than one.'
Paralympian's 'wounded soul' healed by a love of jazz
Gold-winning Paralympian Dave MacCalman has no complaints and no regrets.
'Verifiable nightmare': White Island survivors battled horror 387C heat
Court documents reveal US tourists' battle for survival as Whakaari/White Island erupted.
'System failure': Whakaari response review reveals 'confusion'
It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.
'An element of risk': Taurua explains surprise in new Silver Ferns contract
'To be honest, I wasn’t too sure if I had anything else to offer.'
Lobby group claims commission is ‘trampling over local democracy’
Tolley said she would prefer hybrid local governance because democracy sometimes fails.
Person dies in hospital after SH5 crash
It's the second fatal crash in the area in two days.
Rotorua or Katikati: Where should the Bay's next regional park go?
If approved, the parks could preserve public green spaces in perpetuity.
Suspicious car fires in Pāpāmoa
Inquiries are ongoing to find the offenders, police say.
Planned $300m fossil-free fuel plant will employ 100 workers
Australian-listed company Foresta has announced the signing of a 30-year lease.
'Porker invasion': Family of pigs terrorise picnickers in city park
'Mama pig came at us trying to eat our snacks.'
‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to town
Richard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.
Democracy 'at times ... fails': Tolley backs 'hybrid' model ahead of city election
'Angst' in Tauranga as elections approach, 'old guard' angle for re-election.
Dogs make a splash at togs day
The Whangamata Community Pool held a Dog's in Togs day ahead of closing for two months for maintenance. Video / Hauraki-Coromandel Post
Critical injuries in crash northwest of Rotorua, one dead in earlier crash
The road has now reopened.
Te Puke Utd step back into federation football
Pre-season has been about fitness and building a vibe.
Iwi has 'major concerns' as council weighs selling chunk of port shares
Iwi leader claims there's already 'lots of interest from overseas companies'.
Why YouTube star How to Dad is staying up all night to play handball
'Famous celebrity faces' will also be playing.
Bay of Plenty orchid show on this weekend
Show is popular as it is the first of the year.
Calls grow for minister to curb Tauranga commission's powers
What Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said in response.
Entry-level Pathlab medical staff 'grossly underpaid', senior worker believes
Up to 60 union members went on strike in protest over their pay.
Op-shop fashion show fundraiser for Te Puke Anglican Church
Women's, men's and children's clothes on the catwalk.
World’s most detailed study of human health and development enters next stage
The Dunedin Study is the most detailed study of human health and development in the world.
Ex-NZ sports champ among group arrested over 50kg cocaine bust at Tauranga port
11 men have been arrested.
Ford Rd pump station upgrade under way
Regular maintenance revealed the need for a complete replacement.
Fire brigade 'rocked' by passing of valued volunteer
Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade is mourning the loss of a valued member.
Students no longer have to go next door to use the library
Students now have a much better space to read their books.
What you need to know: Most Tauranga Pathlab clinics closed as workers strike
Workers are striking for better pay amid rising inflation and living costs.
Fuller house: What happens when mum - and the kids - move back home?
The benefits and pitfalls of returning to the nest, and how to make it work.
Te Puke Harriers season about to start
The club caters for social and competitive runners.