Passengers forced to exit plane at Tauranga Airport
The incident was reported about 7.50am.
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'Massive inquiry': New townhouse development to be built opposite Tauranga racecourse
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Jo Raphael: Marathon participants an inspirational bunch
OPINION: These annual events are yearly highlights on the region's calendar.
'Don't feel safe': Tauranga residents petition for removal of homeless
Foul language, mess, and intimidation are reasons residents say they want homeless gone.
DoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in Tauranga
The great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.
Five Lotto second division players from across the region
One winner was also lucky enough to win Powerball second division.
Tauranga's Olivia Rogers fighting to be hired on The Apprentice
Hitting screens tonight, the first season boasts a $50,000 prize Rogers likes the look of.
Getting people out of cars and onto buses just the ticket for Tauranga
The head of the Bay of Plenty council's public transport committee takes a bus ride.
Local builder wins marathon two years in a row
Michael Voss, 24, won the 57th Rotorua Marathon - 5 minutes a head of second place.
'You're judged all the time': Mongrel Mob member graduates
Mongrel Mob member never thought he would walk across a graduation stage, but he did.
Letters to the editor: Judith Collins needs to keep speaking out
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Exclusive: Man charged in plot to import cocaine from Mexico worked at Tauranga port
A stevedore was among eight people arrested after an eight-month covert investigation.
Desperate measures: Would you pay $30,000 upfront to get a rental?
The housing crisis is now 'eating into middle-class NZ' and is causing trauma.
Bay Link 60 per cent completed: Bayfair flyover begins
The first visible signs of the Bayfair flyover and underpass were installed this week.
Police seek witnesses to aggravated robbery
The robbery happened at a property in Maungatapu on Wednesday.
Double murder trial: Girlfriend tells of hearing gunshots
The girlfriend of one of the Ōmanawa shooting victims has given evidence about his death.
Local Focus: Katikati Station – two years in the making
Tauranga Model Railway Club looks for a permanent home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Toddler's murderer must serve at least 17 years behind bars
A Tauranga man has been given a life prison term for the murder of a 17-month-old girl.
Father admits murdering and ill-treating his 5-year-old son
Dad who subjected son to prolonged abuse before beating him to death changes his pleas.
New council bins leave some less than impressed
Some people plan to keep paying for a private pick-up, on top of the rates-funded one.
Mayor's plea as fight for Katikati bypass 'has not gone away'
"We are still fighting for it. It has not gone away."
Nancy Langton: A life spent inspiring others
Nancy Langton, who touched many lives, died after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Ōmanawa double murder accused's brother gives evidence
A brother of an Ōmanawa double murder accused has given evidence at his trial in Tauranga.
Letters to the editor: History is in the past, leave Greerton's name alone
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Our family is broken': Community rallies to help whānau of teen battling cancer
'Cancer is a horrible thing for your child to get.'
'We must lead in this space': DHB launch sustainability plan
The DHB acknowledged its carbon emissions were "detrimental" to people's health.
Letters to the editor: Commission got it right for Bay Venues
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Port of Tauranga bid to fast-track $68.5m expansion rejected
The $68.5m port project could create 368 jobs during construction and more than 81 after.
Luke Kirkness: My night with a secret society
Opinion: What I learnt about my inside look at the little-known Freemason fraternity.
Ōmanawa 'execution-style' double shooting accused on trial in Tauranga
An Auckland man and his partner are on trial after two men were shot dead in Ōmanawa.
Tauranga startup inks deal with US social media giant
Startup with staff in Tauranga and Invercargill raises $2m, with $14m round in offiing.
Plans for $4.57b spend up to help Tauranga cope with growth gets green light, for now
A month of public consultation is expected to follow.