Day of violence: Gang members on trial for murder, assault, robbery
Mobsters accused of killing man who wouldn't give them drugs and attacking two others.
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Gang crackdown: Weapons, drugs, cash seized by police given special search powers
Police also made two arrests in Ōpōtiki amid gang tensions.
Tauranga to host Te Pūtake o te Riri commemoration of New Zealand Wars
Tauranga is hosting this year's Te Pūtake o te Riri - the commemoration of the NZ Wars.
His weekly mortgage payment hit $1000 a week. It was the last straw
About 80 per cent of fixed-term loans due to reprice in less than two years.
Four-person council commission paid $914k for a year's part-time work
Chairwoman Anne Tolley says the costs are 'considerably less than a full elected council'.
Cooper puts Gasgas top of NZ podium on first attempt
Experienced rider snatches top spot from young rising stars at motocross event.
'Surprise' issues add $1m+ to CBD carpark project cost
It comes after surprise issues in another civic project added $3.4m to its cost.
'Risking it all': The couple touring NZ to pitch new cafe app - face to face
'We put everything in storage and sold or donated pretty much everything else'
Tauranga men's basketball team to join NBL
The Whai will have both elite women's and men's teams in the national league.
‘So scary’: Top NZ gymnast chasing Olympic spot forced to deal with mum's cancer diagnosis
Reece Cobb learned of the devastating news just before she headed overseas to compete.
'Ladies only': New initiative teaching ethnic women to swim
'When I go on a holiday, I can swim with my girls ... and have fun with the family.'
Social media lights a fire under envy
More people want to keep up with the Joneses “including the Joneses themselves".
Mark Lister: What’s a borrower to do if their mortgage is coming up for renewal?
OPINON: Whether to float, fix and for how long is a common question for borrowers to ask.
Lifeguards launch beach patrols on Labour Weekend
Lifeguards' summer patrols begin this weekend at Bay of Plenty beaches.
Firefighters called to new Four Square after fog cannon goes off
Two trucks responded about 11.12am.
Public transport authority spent $3.2m on vehicles and subsided taxi fares
BOPRC frequently encourages people to use greener transport options.
Large 100-year-old tree falls on Mauao base track
Council staff were assessing the area this morning.
Charlotte Yates Q&A: On Katherine Mansfield, seven songwriters and taking risks
The Tauranga Arts Festival runs until October 29.
'Real loss for community': Funding cut for post-natal services
'You get to sit with other women who are experiencing what you are.'
Tauranga will be 'abuzz with visitors' this Labour Weekend
Many different interactive and local events will be held this weekend in the region.
'Tarnished': How migrant exploitation cases are harming NZ's reputation overseas
The cost of living and crime are other turnoffs for skilled workers.
Anne Tolley and ex-councillor John Robson clash: 'See you at the election, Anne'. 'No you won't'
Tolley said it was ironic to be lectured on good governance by Robson.
The Premium Debate: Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emails
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Pricey GP visits, long waits lead to 'ridiculous use of hospital resources'
Opinion: Every day I am amazed at how people worse off than me manage to get by.
A verse for brain research: Loved ones' strokes inspire med student's mission
The poet and medical student is calling for brain-related poetry for a new book.
Bay season jamboree opens speedway calender
Baypark closed off entries for traditional Labour Weekend season opener earlier this week.
Stacey Leilua Q&A: From working with The Rock to starring in The Savage Coloniser
The Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.
Sounds of summer heading to Anzac Bay
Anzac Bay Summer Kick-off Festival is among the first of the Western Bay summer concerts.
District Council returning to minimum consent application payments upfront
The council had been covering upfront costs since April 2020.
Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Lights Trail registrations open
This year there is a chance to win a share of $4000 in gift cards.
'We can no longer defer this': Crossings coming to major Pāpāmoa roundabout
Lights could add minutes to drives at times, but make walking and cycling safer.
Q&A: Jesse Griffin brings his comedic cowboy Wilson Dixon to Tauranga
The Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.
Major changes for 2024 Baywide Premier rugby season
The changes come after an “exhaustive three-month consultation and feedback process".
Arrests after alleged ram raid and police pursuit
A vehicle was used to gain entry to a store on Wilson Rd.