18 oil spills reported in Tauranga last year, only five of them traced
There was also a reported spill in the Whakatāne River.
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Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
Rare undeveloped Mount Maunganui beachfront land sold
The site has been empty for about 50 years.
Special needs' support: Learning Support Coordinators announced
The ministry says 20 coordinators are being allocated to Rotorua and 12 to Tauranga.
One person dead, one critical after Bay of Plenty crash
The road is closed and there is a significant emergency service presence at the scene.
'Maggot' found in chook identified as just chicken
The "maggot" has been identified as simply, chicken
Say cheese: Pat Lam reveals secret to NZ's best pie
Pat Lam may be King of the Pies but Tauranga is home to another award-winning pieman.
From the Sidelines: Blaming referees is a cop-out
Comment: The Warriors have had some tough calls but that is not root of their problems.
One pie to rule them all - Pat Lam crowned Lord of the Pies
Pie king Pat Lam takes crown as NZ's best baker, for the seventh time.
The key players of Ihumātao land struggle
The occupation is unlikely to end soon.
Dozens turn out to Oranga Tamariki protests in Tauranga
The protest took place outside of the Oranga Tamariki office on Grey St.
SBW to suit up for Counties Manukau in Bay of Plenty clash
Sonny Bill WIlliams is off to Katikati to play rugby for Counties Manukau this weekend.
Power cut to thousands after car hits power pole in Tauranga
Police were called to the incident on Poike Road at 1.57pm.
Drink your coffee and eat it too: Cafe serves up edible cups
Cafe-goers can drink their coffee and eat it too.
'Don't even think about reading out a poem': Mount teacher signs off in her own words
A memorial service honouring Joanne Rye-McGregor will be held tomorrow at Mount College.
Local Focus: Country Singer turned business advocate wants a shot at Council
'The Council is broken' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate, Danny Cancian says vote for his opponent
'I'm not the bad guy everyone says I am'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I'm not the bad guy': Mayoral candidate Danny Cancian
'I'm not the bad guy everyone says I am'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lotto winner spends $6.5m in two years - find out on what
A Tauranga Lotto Powerball winner has spent millions since his win.
'Extremely disgusted': Man claims maggot in supermarket chicken
Andrew Morris-Vette is disappointed at the supermarket's response.
Suspicious powder sent to council was 'food grade'
The council's mailroom was put into lockdown after the powder was discovered
Measles alert for Basketball New Zealand under-15 Nationals attendees still stands
Health authorities are urging people to stay vigilant.
Armed police wake residents in early morning operation
Armed police were spotted in Parkvale this morning.
'Abhorrent and sickening': Council recipient of 'suspicious package'
The incident shut down parts of the Tauranga CBD on Friday.
Housing village complaints: 'No one would want to live next door to it'
Incidents prompt management review at controversial transitional housing village.
Te Puna Rugby Football Club's many milestones in 2019
Te Puna take Baywide men's premier championship title.
Baywide women's final: Rangiuru crowned 2019 champions
Rangiuru and Whakarewarewa face off in Baywide women's final.
Are you in pain? You're not alone
Sufferers and clinicians say we need better ways to manage chronic pain.
Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island
Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.
'The plane just kept shaking': Passenger describes terror over emergency landing
There were 41 passengers on the plane.
Tauranga CBD reopens after suspicious substance removed from council building
The office area, personnel and equipment are being decontaminated.
Man charged with murdering Little Waihi toddler
The 37-year-old accused is due to appear at Tauranga District Court tomorrow.
Sage happy with Tauranga's hi-tech recycling project
Minister in town to visit transfer station.