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Don Brash to speak against Māori wards in Tauranga

"A lot of people are unhappy. We were asked to speak at a meeting about the issue."

What do tenancy law changes mean for domestic abuse victims?

New rules for renters aim to make life easier for victims of abuse but will it work?

'Thought the whole house was going to fall down': Resident close to quake epicentre shares story

People have described feeling the quakes around the Bay of Plenty.

Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations

'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.

'Dad may not come home again': One year on, family's fears for missing man

One year on, there is still no sign of the Tauranga man who vanished.

NZ's Best Beach: Northland's Matapōuri and Bay of Plenty's Mount Maunganui

NZ's best beach finalists: Today, Matapōuri and "The Mount"; Tomorrow, the "wildcards".

Father in hospital after 'brutal' bashing while he tried to protect his kids

Police are appealing for any information about the attack in Papamoa on Sunday.

'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise

'We have been well behind for some years.'

Local Focus: On patrol with the harbourmaster

'We still get people going out without lifejackets.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow

Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.

'It's stuffed': Global supply chain woes spark fears of empty shelves

Customers are starting to notice gaps on shelves which could drive up prices.

Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?

Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'What the hell is wrong with this town': Refuge reports horrific abuse

The question comes after domestic violence callouts increased over the holiday period.

Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren

Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.

New in town? Riverbug rafting and motortrikes in Tauranga

The sun, sand and surf are still there, but there are many new reasons to visit.

Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off

The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.

Photos: Hapū mark 175 years since battle of Ruapekapeka Pā

Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.

Omanawa Falls 'never been open to public'. Yet people keep coming

Omanawa Falls has never been open to the public, the council says.