Hundreds turn out for underpass protest
The underpass runs underneath Maunganui Rd at the intersection of State Highway 2.
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A homeless couple's journey through drug addiction to getting their kids back
Their meth and synthetic drug habit left them with nothing ... no kids and no home.
'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rain
And September and October are not looking too great either.
Abbott Brothers' show plenty of pace ahead of Jamboree
Pāpāmoa's Abbott Brothers' drag racing team is showing plenty of pace
Mitre 10 Cup: The pressure's all on Auckland for Bay clash
Bay of Plenty Steamers take on Auckland in round three of the Mitre 10 Cup.
Colin Jeffries-Smith jailed for death of gang member
Colin Jeffries-Smith was sentenced in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Deadly but beautiful: Could Omanawa Falls be opened to paying visitors?
The future of access to a popular Bay tourist attraction has been decided.
'All right, screw it': Teen barber unintentionally gets elected
"I didn't have the intention of being elected".
Freeloaders 'abusing' hospital car parks
Some patients reportedly miss appointments because they cannot find a park.
Govt launches urban planning scheme to fix NZ's 'failing' cities
New approach to planning allows cities to grow up, especially in the city centres.
Speed-dating job hunting event next month
Youngsters encouraged to attend speed dating-style job interviews.
Department of Corrections 'sorry' for distress over Reihana release
Dave Gunn says he hopes his experience might help other grieving families in the future.
Shop owner gets apology from star of 'name and shame' video
"He just wanted to show he's sincerely sorry."
Calls for 'monster' Jason Reihana to die slow, painful death
The father of a man murdered by his girlfriend's jealous ex has forgiven the killer.
Tauranga driver Ben Thomasen in running for two NZ titles
A rally of mixed fortunes for the Tauranga crews on the Coromandel roads.
The Elms: Land grab or historic opportunity?
A Tauranga historic site provokes controversy and pointed comments.
Workmanship and attention to detail clinches building apprentice award
Results were announced at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club on Friday.
'Kick in the guts': Double murderer's early release
Police apologise after family not warned killer was out and living nearby.
Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park
Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.
'Traumatic': Mum's horror after toddler twins struck with measles
A Tauranga mum is warning other parents of the perils of measles.
Port of Tauranga signs rail deal with Ruakura inland port
Countdown starts to Ruakura inland port opening with new port and rail deal.
Police concerned for second missing woman and daughter
It's the second report of a woman and young girl missing in two days.
'Punished' Tauranga businesses blocked off from own stores
A CBD business says more needs to be done to support retailers "punished" by roadworks.
'Traffic chaos' after Mount Maunganui serious crash
The road is closed and traffic management is in place.
Tauranga man charged with 27 child sex charges
A Tauranga man faces 27 charges of sexual offending against children.
Warning as pre-teens share explicit images
Children as young as 6 years old are posting explicit or inappropriate selfies online.
Volcanix progressing as season approaches
Bay of Plenty Volcanix were beaten by Counties Manukau in a pre-season game on Saturday.
'We're really stoked': High school's facial hair policy change welcomed
The policy now allows students to have 'clean and tidy' facial hair.
Local Focus: Life Coach running for Council
Kiddie wants to be the voice of the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Govt tops up fund for $5m visitor information centre
Minister says new hub will allow Tauranga to 'present its best face to visitors'.
Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a crack at council
30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga Olympic silver medallist testing Olympic waters
49er FX sailors -Alex Maloney and Tauranga's Molly Meech to compete in Tokyo 2020 test