Toxic shellfish alert for parts of Bay of Plenty and Waikato
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) issued the public health warning yesterday.
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'Rusty' thumbtack found in blueberry dessert
A Tauranga man found a "rusty" tack in his blueberry.
Police find body of missing man Finn Yeats
Police have confirmed they have found the body of a missing Carterton man.
Local Focus: Hottest time of the year is the worst time for pets
Kittens and puppies are cute and need to be cared for. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Location of missing Katikati teen given to family
Concerns had been mounting for a Katikati teenager who has not been seen for five days.
Wife grieves for husband killed in kitesurfing accident
Logan Gemming died at Fergusson Park in Tauranga yesterday.
Learning local: Stink bug threat turns kids on to science
Told to welcome "a real scientist", a child protested: "But we are all scientists!"
Man killed in kitesurfing incident in Tauranga
The kite was caught by a gust of wind and crashed.
Family of missing teen: 'We don't know where else to look'
The teen is intellectually disabled and her family or friends have not heard from her.
Billboards proclaim medicinal marijuana the next hot product
Medicinal marijuana company claims cannabis sales set to boom.
Big Read: Tauranga women fighting cancer - and the system
Time is a precious thing for Tracy Barr-Smith and Sue Wall-Cade
Veerle ten Have and Max van der Zalm secure top spots
Bay boardsailors secure wins at nationals in Christchurch.
Whakatāne woman in serious condition after 22m Mauao fall
Woman fortunate to be hooked on some trees, saving her from falling further.
Cicada kid cracks 'Mount Mauler' mystery
Many beachgoers in the Tauranga area have fallen victim to the Mount Mauler.
Tauranga CBD and trains shut down after gas leak
Part of central Tauranga has been shut down due to a major gas leak.
Strong reactions to new 'skatepark' that isn't
It's not pretty... yet! Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga firm fined $24k for building works without consents
Defence lawyer claimed the fine should be less as it made no profit from the new units.
Bella Vista demolition work to begin in coming weeks
Upper levels of some of the houses likely to be removed, block foundations demolished.
Police to use CCTV to track dangerous drivers
Tauranga police aim to use city security cameras to track down dangerous drivers.
Police enquiries continue into reports of a gunman near Te Puke
Police enquiries continue into after reports of a gunman on the loose near Te Puke
Matakana Island death: Two men arrested
Two men have been arrested following the death of a man on Matakana Island.
Cluster of rats at Bay of Plenty picnic spot disgust local
A Maketū man who encountered a plague of rats says more needs to be done.
Sixteen deaths from adverse and mental health events
Fourteen of the deaths related to mental health events over a period of 18 months.
Bella Vista-related firms owe nearly $270,000: liquidators
Liquidators say they are targeting more than a hundred thousand dollars' worth of assets.
Local Focus: Legendary lifeguard's career spans 40 years
This 61 year old lifeguard has no plans of stopping. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rare Mount Maunganui beachfront land set for auction
The Mt Maunganui block is one of only two large vacant blocks left along the beachfront.
Inflatable boat nearly mowed down by cruise ship 'ran out of fuel'
Rescuer saw 'look of fear' on faces of young people nearly run over by cruise ship.
The Jacksons dedicate song to Michael at NZ show
The line-up includes The Jacksons, Kool & The Gang, Village People and more
Willis cooks up a plan
Kiwi Olympian Nick Willis returns to Whanganui to set new records at Cooks Gardens
'Lucky to be here': Tauranga boy fighting deadly infection
Tauranga boy's long road to recovery after contracting meningococcal infection.
Summer's hot, dry spell to continue for Bay of Plenty
If you've been lapping up the Bay heat in recent days, brace yourself for more to come.
Toto and crowd set for heat of Africa
Toto's Africa will have an added ring to it as Napier concert weather set to heat up.
Toto respond to Kiwi pōwhiri by singing Africa
Toto get a NZ welcome at Tauranga Airport and respond in a beautiful way.
Tauranga teen steps up to save a life at the Mount
Tauranga teen helps struggling body-boarder to safety from rip at the Mount.