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Samoa measles tragedy sparks concerns in Bay
More than 60 people have died in Samoa due to the measles outbreak.

Watch: Kiwi mum confronts man who 'tried to get daughter in his car'
Video of mum challenging man has been viewed more than 125,000 times.

Runaway Tauranga lawyer surfaces in Australia
The solicitor left the country six years ago rather than front up to a court.

'Extraordinary roll growth': New Pāpāmoa primary school planned
A proposed new school in Pāpāmoa needs the Education Minister's approval.

Work trip tragedy: Dive victim was a father of 8
Tauranga man William 'Wolfie' Marupo was a father of 8 children.

Revealed: How much former company behind Maketū Pies owes
Receivers report breaks down list of debts.

Maketū murder accused denies 9 other charges
The man accused of murdering a Maketu toddler faces a raft of other charges,

Baby on board: Black Ferns captain has exciting new role
It has been a year of massive milestones for Black Ferns captain Lesley Elder.

'No offence' intended by cruise ship's 'pantomime pōwhiri'
"No offence was ever intended and we apologise unreservedly for what has happened."

Super Saloon series opener: Mick Quin puts rivals on alert
"Once he was past us it was see you later," defending series champion Cowling said.

Bay's Taylor Bettelheim, Fergus Lellman key to win
And the Bay of Plenty development squad will aim to retain their unbeaten season record.

'Blatant racism': Cruise ship guests given 'pantomime' pōwhiri
"Our plea is just stop. Think about what you are doing."

Matt Corby joins Ben Harper on 2020 New Zealand Tour
And he'll also perform in Napier, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and New Plymouth.

How missing out on football team led new Blues signing to rugby
And how mum has helped pave the way for his success.

OneRoof report: First home buyers dominate market
Castlecliff is top selling Whanganui suburb

Sold! Tauranga's most affordable suburbs revealed
Tauranga's median value is up 4.7 per cent to $670,000

Simon Bridges' office 'defaced' in Extinction Rebellion protest
The protest is aimed at oil giant OMV, Extinction Rebellion says.

Local Focus: Turtles take time and commitment
Disastrous if released into the wild, turtles are among the 100 most invasive species in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Turtles take time and commitment
Among the 100 most invasive species in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A woman equally comfortable in Māori and European worlds
Feminist Beth Bowden spent 30 years cutting it in a "man's world".

Dawn Picken: How to make family gatherings merrier and less scary
It's time to change our attitudes.

Your weather: Sunny end to spring, rain possible for cricket
It'll be a mostly fine day for many in New Zealand, but rain is around the corner.

Gangs and blaring music: Neighbours given taxpayer-funded break from 'nightmare' tenant
Complainants 'sick to death' of fights and constant partying.

Local Focus: Orange Day Parade shuts down CBD
Hundreds of children march in Tauranga for safer roads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Orange Day Parade shuts down CBD
700 children march in Tauranga for safer roads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Scott Yeoman: Why the Jofra Archer racism incident angers and embarrasses me
I was in the crowd at Bay Oval, I saw Jofra Archer stop and talk to security.

Local Focus: Mauao base track repairs begin
Remediation work gets underway to fix damaged track before Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Look what the cat dragged in: Thieving feline's taste for shoes
Have you lost a pair of shoes lately?