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Arrests follow $17 million Tauranga drug bust

The vessel arrived in Tauranga from Fiji on November 18.

Ōmokoroa home to be demolished

Ōmokoroa home teetering on a cliff will be replaced by a small reserve and lookout.

Centuries to test cricket - Bay Oval milestones

Both teams are keen to get started.

Puppies found abandoned by holidaying SPCA inspector

The Tauranga SPCA inspector happened upon the puppies by chance.

'Somebody had to stop him': Vigilante charged after ramming 'dangerous' driver

But Tauranga businessman vows to fight the case.

College defends review process after former teacher censured

Principal Robert Mangan said it was a unique incident which should not have happened.

Melanie 'crashed' so badly at Work and Income she needed a week to recover

Melanie Steedman wants better education for government departments and doctors on ME/CFS.

Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem

Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.

Bay of Plenty Cup: Teams confirmed for cup and plate comps

But they'll break next weekend for the Black Caps vs England Test match at Bay Oval.

Teuila Blakely's 'Sex and the City' memoirs

Actress Teuila Blakely plans to release a book on her single life.

One injured after three-car crash near Whakamārama

Police say crash occurred between Ainsworth Rd and Te Puna Quarry Rd.

'A very meaningful job': Getting to know the Māori Wardens

Wardens share why they joined, what they do and who they go above and beyond for.

Dawn Picken: Go ahead - chat up a stranger

Researchers say one way to boost mental health is to chat with someone you don't know.

74yo woman left in tears: Rest home wanted 122% price hike

A rest home resident prepared to move out of her room because of the charges.

Straight out of Kawerau: NZ Sevens' new recruit

The All Blacks Sevens' new signing was a late bloomer, but he is making up for lost time.

Monica Cantwell murder: When Mt Maunganui lost its innocence

It's been 30 years since Monica Cantwell was murdered on Mauao.