Armed police presence in Hairini after gunshots heard
Police were working to determine the circumstances around the incident.
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Police investigating 'suspicious' Greerton building fire
The cause of the fire was still being investigated.
Ambulance callouts on the rise in Bay of Plenty
Increasing demand for St John Ambulance services stretches the organisation.
Feeling hot, hot, hot! Mercury tips ... over long weekend
The mercury's rising, and residents of the Bay are racing to cool off.
Boi sweet as after honey pays for surgery
Owner Hayden Walker shares Boi's recovery story.
Student wins Youth Olympics medals design competition
Ryan Ardern was invited to the 2020 Youth Olympics after helping to design the medals.
Cricket: Greerton sides to the fore
There were some big scores posted in the Western Bay of Plenty Cricket competition.
Large blaze guts part of a Greerton business
Fire crews battling large fire a business premise in Greerton.
Wheels in motion: Ola ridesharing rolling into Rotorua
The service has 9000 drivers across the country to date, since launching in 2018.
Early childhood teacher shortage as trainee numbers drop
Region to start school year with almost 40 early childhood job vacancies.
Two men arrested after assault in Tauranga
A man is in critical condition in Tauranga Hospital following the assault.
Man critically injured in Tauranga CBD
The area has been cordoned off and forensic experts are doing a scene examination.
'I would do it again in a heartbeat': Bay firefighter returns from Australia
Tauranga firefighter reflects on her time in Australia battling bush fires.
Local Focus: Beach volleyball comp wraps up at the Mount
Athleticism, not bikinis, makes this sport popular. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Treated like criminals': Woman booted out of mall over bikini top
A woman claims she was discriminated against by security while trying to shop for a shirt.
Scorcher day as crowds flood into One Love
'Tauranga's amazing ... not what I was expecting at all.'
Sean Paul gets creative gift from Tauranga artist
Sean Paul headlines day one of reggae festival One Love tonight.
Pāpāmoa's newest retirement village underway
The development was part of 141 building consents worth $38m-plus issued in December.
Twin power behind Tauranga Moana success
The team were at their dominant best in the under-11 girls' final.
Eqalis seals the deal with first harvest of medicinal cannabis
Join the tour of Eqalis Research Ltd's medicinal cannabis facility in Katikati.
Eastern region title could come down to two
But there'll be up to 900 athletes attending.
Final repairs to Mauao Base Track to be completed
The section of the track was closed for more than two years after a major slip in 2017.
Tauranga policeman's good deed results in charges, court told
The unusual tale of a policeman, a hitch-hiker and a home invasion.
Busy Tauranga intersections closed for two weekends
The closures will take place across two weekends.
By the numbers: How Tauranga's soaring demand resulted in water ban
Water restrictions are on the cards for Tauranga and the Western Bay.
Changes to State Highway 29A Maungatapu roundabout
The changes are being made to help improve traffic flow and safety.
Red, yellow, green: The colours of a reggae friendship
The two men have gone to the festival every year together since they met.
First case of Mycoplasma bovis confirmed in the Bay of Plenty
"One case is one too many," says a Federated Farmers representative.
Caught out! Long weekend speeding ticket data released
Top cop's warning for long weekend drivers after tragic 2019 road toll.
'All hell broke loose': Police recall Mount Maunganui home invasion confrontation
Officers who were the first-on-scene at a home invasion testify at jury trial.
One Love and millions of dollars for Tauranga
Thousands of people are flocking to Tauranga for the city's biggest two-day event.
Seeking: Padder Tennis ambassador to help grow the sport
And people have been flocking to find out what it's about.
'Tremendous news': Tauranga to host ICC Women's World Cup games
Tauranga is one of the six venues for the biennial ICC World Cup.
Local Focus: Wave goodbye to cyclone swells
Huge waves to subside just in time for the long weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.