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Demystifying death: Inside the embalming room
An inside look at the job of a restorative embalmer.
Bella Vista homeowners tell of heartache
The residents will not be able to return to their homes for at least another three weeks.
Watch out for thunderstorms, heavy rain this weekend
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings are the only main centres set to get clear skies today.
Social worker team to tackle child abuse
Specialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.
Hitching to work could help free up roads
A Tauranga byelection candidate has tried hitching to work and likes it.
New disease strain unleashed against rabbits
A new virus is to be introduced to kill rabbits, 21 years after the first illegal release.
Jilted wife jailed after revenge attack
Woman's violent attack: 'Adultery is not right in the eyes of God.'
TECT withdraws proposal to can cheques
Huge opposition from Trustpower customers results in proposal being canned
Local workers and backpackers needed to pick up slack
Kiwifruit pack houses in the Bay are expecting volumes of fruit to be up on last season.
Why this mayor said 'no' to dinner with Obama - and where's the Trade Minister?
Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless says he has other commitments.
Man in custody after police called to Welcome Bay
A man is in custody after police were called to Welcome Bay tonight.
School of the week: Tauranga Boys' College celebrates 60 years.
This week's school of the week is Tauranga Boys' College.
MPs pull out of 'Save Midwives' meeting
Midwives crisis meeting was expected to draw about 90 people, but was cancelled.
Tauranga retiree wins $1 million, plans special trip for hubby
"How tall would a pile of money of that amount be?"
Kindy's top environmental status
Caring for kids and caring for the environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay of Plenty's looming aged care crisis
There may not be enough beds or staff to look after the Bay's growing aged population.
Hit and run on Tauranga harbour
A Tauranga man is homeless after his yacht was written off in a high speed impact.
Birthing centre celebrates 1000 births
Nearly a baby a day for local primary birthing centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Motorcyclist 'blessed' for second chance
Man who nearly died in a motorcycle crash near SH2 this month says he has been 'blessed'.
Multimillion-dollar research institute to open this year
Last year Govt said it would give $8.42m towards PlantTech research institute.
Teen trail bike rider flown to Tauranga Hospital
A 17-year-old male flown to Tauranga Hospital after breaking his leg.
Anger growing among locals over deadly stretch of SH2
Local frustration is growing as the number of serious crashes keep climbing
Frosty start for some as summer slips away
Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.
Kids and screens: Parents 'robbing kids of childhood'
Child psychotherapist highlights the dangers of small children being addicted to devices.
Liquidator investigates house building firm's transactions
Cancian said there was no physical money transferred and it was just paper transactions.
Local Focus: Men with machetes 'least of my problems' says former P addict
Former P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tiki Taane's partner: 'Never mind the gangs'
Former P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New legal bid to remove Rena wreck off reef
Hapu have gone to the High Court to get the wreckage of the Rena off Astrolabe Reef.
Community garden billed $314 in 'error'
Future looks bright for community gardens after Tauranga councillor admits error.
Building firm collapse leaves customers in limbo
A luxury home building company has gone into liquidation.
Local Focus: Stacey conquers mountain climb for 40th birthday
Stacey Roche celebrates her 40th by walking up Mauao. Made with funding from NZ On Air.