Brash lambasts Maori wards guarantee
The decision to introduce Maori seats into the Western Bay has raised hackles.
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Car occupants flee after police chase in Papamoa
The car spent 20 minutes hooning through Papamoa, police say.
Where crystals are becoming a calling
Women left council to start natural health businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From council to crystals
Two women left local government to start natural health businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Truck driver seriously injured in crash
Diversions are in place following a serious truck crash between Rotorua and Tauranga.
Missing boatie had been 'turning his life around'
A man missing at sea had been trying to turn his life around, friends and family say.
Bad drivers to blame for road toll
The biggest killer on Western Bay of Plenty roads is us, police say.
Navy joins search for missing fisherman
A dinghy has been found but a missing fisherman was not with it
Shellfish warning for Bay of Plenty
A new warning advising Bay of Plenty people not to eat shellfish has been issued.
Man killed in Kaimai crash named
The man killed in a crash on the Kaimai Range last week has now been named.
Man dies after Kaimai crash this morning
Motorists travelling on the Kaimai Ranges are being told to take a different route.
Owner loses second bid to appeal dog attack conviction
Tauranga dog owner loses bid to appeal conviction for dog attack.
Discharge without conviction for 'Allahu Akbar' assault
Discharge without conviction for "Allahu Akbar" butter knife assault
Man jailed for refusing to remove YouTube videos
An IT worker was jailed for breaching a confidentiality agreement with a former employer.
'I would rather beg than steal': rough sleeper
Vegetarian cafe owner helps rough sleeper get a house - and hopefully a job.
DC-3 flight special for WWII veteran's son
Digby Sygrove takes a special flight on a Douglas DC-3 at Classic Flyers.
Crashes bring city to standstill, no injuries
Two car crashes are causing mayhem on Tauranga roads this morning.
Local Focus: P affecting teens in rural community
Katikati - another town opens up about battle with P. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: P affecting teens in rural community
Katikati - another town opens up about battle with P. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police pursuit death 'tragically avoidable'
Coroner finds police car did not shunt car being pursued in Oropi in which teen died.
Off-duty firefighters save man trapped in submerged car
The man trapped in a submerged car after a crash has been released from hospital.
Logging truck crash spills onto SH2
A logging truck has crashed on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty.
Parking a factor in 'underperforming' CBD
CBD Retailers say the lack of parking is a major frustration for their customers.
Tauranga millionaire's 'hunky-dory' Lotto win
Tauranga $1m Lotto winner says life is hunky-dory after buying his ticket 'on a whim'.
Mouse sparks 111 emergency at Tauranga school
A mouse caught up in electrical wiring sparks an emergency at a Tauranga school today.
Norovirus cruise ship passengers keeping positive
Passengers on a norovirus-plagued ship say the outbreak hasn't dampened their spirits.
Parole Board won't recall Dean Wickliffe
Career criminal Dean Wickliffe let down by sober driver when he got behind wheel.
Cruise hit by norovirus docks in Tauranga
Celebrity Solstice expected to berth in the Port of Tauranga today.
Massive cocaine bust: Two more arrested
Man and woman arrested in Auckland today following last week's massive cocaine seizure.
Million dollar winning Lotto ticket unclaimed
Million-dollar Lotto ticket bought in Tauranga is yet to be claimed by its owner.
Motorcyclist hurt and person trapped in Tauranga crashes
A motorcyclist has been injured and another person trapped in a car in two crashes.
Delays for motorists after SH2 crash
A crash on SH2 has resulted in delays for motorists more than an hour later.
End-of-year school pranks escalate
Police were called to two Tauranga schools yesterday as end-of-year pranks escalate.
Schoolgirls' cheeky dash
Tauranga schoolgirls have done their own version of an undie-run today.