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Police seek witnesses to aggravated robbery

The robbery happened at a property in Maungatapu on Wednesday.

Double murder trial: Girlfriend tells of hearing gunshots

The girlfriend of one of the Ōmanawa shooting victims has given evidence about his death.

Local Focus: Katikati Station – two years in the making

Tauranga Model Railway Club looks for a permanent home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Car crashes into lake again at notorious spot

The accident was reported at 8.34am.

Toddler's murderer must serve at least 17 years behind bars

A Tauranga man has been given a life prison term for the murder of a 17-month-old girl.

Golfers raise $24,000 for youth development

The money raised will go towards youth development within the Pāpāmoa district.

One person dead after being hit by train

The incident happened about 5.30am.

New council bins leave some less than impressed

Some people plan to keep paying for a private pick-up, on top of the rates-funded one.

How a flood helped forge a new career path

Being forced from her home led Anahera Hale to pursue a new career.

Letters to the editor: Commission got it right for Bay Venues

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: Let's keep the travel bubbles open as long as possible

OPINION: Freedom is based on trust and we rely on every single person to do their bit.

Person remains in critical condition after SH2 crash

The crash was between a car and a motorcyclist.

Thousands of duck hunters head to their maimai

The game bird hunting season kicked off at the weekend.

Luke Kirkness: My night with a secret society

Opinion: What I learnt about my inside look at the little-known Freemason fraternity.

GP recognised for more than 30 years of dedication to rural health

Dr Grahame Jelley spent 12 years working as a GP in Ōhope and Whakatane.

Ōmanawa 'execution-style' double shooting accused on trial in Tauranga

An Auckland man and his partner are on trial after two men were shot dead in Ōmanawa.