Call to ban dogs from parks to save birds
Meanwhile, dog owners argue for more pooch-friendly spaces, not fewer.
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Intensive housing plan for Pāpāmoa East
A council committee has given the 77-house plan a stamp of approval.
'Overfilled' glass crates left unemptied
Many people will be coming home to unemptied yellow-stickered glass crates
Backpackers smuggle cocaine into NZ in Irish drug ring
NZ police seize bank account in global investigation to target notorious Kinahan cartel.
Taxpayers pay millions for unnecessary meth clean-up
122 properties – in hindsight – were unnecessarily fixed up and their residents moved out.
Winston Peters reviews the past year in Government
Peters on the 'second longest-surviving political party that has not changed its name'.
Aerial drops of 1080 opposed by those living nearby
Residents say they understand that the science. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Road closed over cycleway safety concerns
Tauranga road to be closed after dangers to cyclists were identified in a safety audit.
Disco legends announce A Summer's Day Disco in Bay
The Jacksons, Kool and the Gang, Village People to perform at Mount Maunganui.
Speed camera nets $29k in first month
New speed camera snaps speeding motorists with $30,000 in fines during its first month.
Local Focus: Students embrace Chinese language
It's the fastest growing language taught in primary schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Logging company fined $100K over worker injury
The worker was seriously injured after he was hit by a rolling log.
'Dangerous' man wanted by police
Tauranga police are looking for a man considered to be dangerous after a serious assault.
Gang members told men to dig up body
Three men have admitted attempting to dig up a body - an order by gang members
Strawberry growers fear effects of needles
A Bay of Plenty strawberry provider hopes locals will continue to support growers.
Pāpāmoa murder accused gets name suppression
The identity of a man charged with a stabbing-related killing has been suppressed
Man fined after shooting neighbour's dog's rear end
"It is unacceptable to inflict this level of suffering on an elderly animal" - SPCA.
Murder charge after man dies in Pāpāmoa East stabbing
A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a Papamoa man.
Māori renew calls for mortuary service in Tauranga
Since mortuary services closed in Tauranga 694 have been done out of the region to 2017.
Man dies after Pāpāmoa East stabbing, local man arrested
A neighbour saw a "young guy covered in blood" who yelled at him to call police.
Travel guide: The best things to do in Tauranga
Hot pools, glow worms, jumping pillows and go karts. Tauranga's a wild ride.
Huge fine after seafood worker loses eye
North Island Mussels was fined $219K and ordered to pay $60K in reparations.
Gust of wind possible cause of TV star's death
Man who died paragliding misjudged his ability or a gust put him off course, coroner says.
Rotorua rescue helicopter sold amid service shake-up
'I imagine the people of Rotorua will be very, very angry and they should be.'
Most freedom camping fines going unpaid
Only 258 of 971 freedom camping fines have been paid in Tauranga City.
Young family lose nearly everything in house fire
A Givealittle page has been created and neighbours and friends are seeking donations.
Getting flush with black toilet paper
Black toilet paper is a thing, and now it's being used to raise money for charity.
Local Focus: Māori berries the next Zespri
Miro is aiming to employ 5000 Māori by 2026. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi charged in Thai meth bust may face death penalty
"In many countries the jails are akin to zoos."
Great-great-granddaughter of suffrage
Madeleine, 16, wants to follow in her footsteps. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teachers working on while sick
Ninety per cent of 700 principals surveyed say they've struggled to find relievers.
Kombucha fix isn't right for everyone
It's popular but is it healthy? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kombucha starting to fizz
The two thousand year old drink is experiencing a newfound surge in popularity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.