'Saving a life' was his only thought - until 'old habits' crept in
Man who stopped to help with CPR then stole a purse from the victims can now be named.
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Person airlifted to hospital after crash near Rotorua, road closed
The crash happened on Hamurana Rd near the intersection with Tauranga Direct Rd.
One critical after incident on Mauao summit
Emergency services were called to the mountain about 10.51am.
10-year city deals: The spot PM says will 'likely' be one of the first
Govt wants 30-year infrastructure project pipeline – 'not just ideas but proper projects'.
Buses on-demand: City battling congestion trials new scheme
The buses operate like Uber and could be expanded to the rest of the city, if successful.
Port says no risk to Auckland, Tauranga harbour bridges after Baltimore bridge tragedy
Sugar factory gets limited, controlled traffic, port says.
Tauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes
“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."
Jailed serial groper who did indecent act on parole to be released again
Disgraced former senior representative cricket player 'will not pose an undue risk'.
'It breaks your heart': Dad's anguish after kicking out meth addict son
'His addiction destroyed the vibe in our home.'
'I hope you get what you deserve': Daughter confronts man who killed her father in crash
Livai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Rotorua to Auckland: Four youths arrested after stolen car spiked on motorway
Police say the vehicle went almost twice the posted speed limit.
New bridge between Bethlehem and Tauriko to open
The bridge is part of the $655 million Takitimu North Link project.
'I would be dead': Wife saved husband having heart attack during sleep
Journalist says his wife's first-aid training saved him after a heart attack at home.
'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes
'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'
Two charged after alleged serious assault in Tauranga CBD
Police are working to identify a group of people they believe can assist with inquiries.
Mark Lister: Is it time to ditch the deposits?
OPINION: Interest rates will soon be headed lower, and investors should prepare.
'I feel guilty': Hospital bed taken by diabetic amputee with nowhere to live
She could have been discharged more than a month ago - has been in hospital for 17 weeks.
'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer
'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'
Long lunches, jazz and a 'bun in a bottle': How you can eat, drink and be entertained this Easter
A list of some of our favourite venues to raise your glass, dine and be entertained.
Hospital lockdown: Man accused of gun-related call appears in court
Police allege he said he was 'going to Tauranga Hospital with guns to get answers'.
Opinion: Social media scammers have me longing for the old days
OPINION: Bad buyers and sellers online are tricky and can fool the best of us.
Judge finds murder-accused fit to stand trial
Police found a man dead at a Tauranga address on the evening of September 7.
Mount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalised
The cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...
'Don’t know how we can cope': Building consents plunge in 'most unaffordable city'
'We are nowhere near where we should be.'
$148m development dispute: Hawkins granted interim injunction in battle with Farmers owners
The builder and owners of the apartment, retail and dining project have gone to court.
Hospital lockdown ends as police take person into custody
Armed police have now left the hospital.
Burns after food trailer fire in Mount Maunganui
The patient is being taken to hospital.
Child killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of Appeal
The toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
'Our little secret': Teen cried and hugged her puppy during rape
Her rapist tried to appeal his convictions after being sent to prison for 10 years.
13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home
Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.
Ceremonies held for Toi Ohomai graduates
More than 2000 students will be graduating from Toi Ohomai.
Are you enrolled? Tauranga election four months away
For the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.