House-shaking noise still unexplained but evidence points to meteor as the culprit.

A former teacher is pushing for more science in schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A former teacher believes kids should be taught more science from an early age.

Tauranga will head a national specialised police taskforce to fight organised crime.

Four fire crews are fighting the fire on Greerton Rd in Tauranga.

Wharf St's evolution into an ''eat street'' appears to have strong public support.

Bay teachers want funding and pay rises for valued school support staff.

A group of conservationists are protecting birds on Mauao.

Hundreds of bikers rode to Edgecumbe to remind flood victims they are not forgotten.

Bright and bold, Augustine's Kelly Coe is a Tauranga success story.

The man behind the Kawerau Siege says the justice system has no jurisdiction over him.

A crash in suburban Tauranga has prompted a road closure outside a local school.

Tertiary students say an extra $20 a week in housing grants will help pay for bus fares.

Edgecumbe's tradie army has established up to 50 homeowners might need its help.

Murder victim's mother has "no faith" in system that let killer back into community.

Pop-culture community 'buzzing' as Armageddon prepares to invade the Bay of Plenty.

Tauranga council asks for more time for a review into its handling of building consents.

Some orchardists using windmills, frost fans and overhead irrigation to combat a freeze.

Woman living in a tent wants people to respect her privacy as she tries to find a rental.

Minister for Building and Housing Nick Smith announced financial support towards temporary housing at the Whakatane Holiday Park for displaced Edgecumbe locals.

One of Tauranga's brightest young achievers has died while hiking in Poland.

A Kiwi teen is fighting for his life after an attack outside a Brisbane McDonald's.

House prices rise but sales volumes settle apart from activity in the $1m-plus range.

Tradie army project aimed at saving flood-damaged Edgecumbe homes officially sanctioned.

Peta Mathias will join 150 Bay women for the show. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Peta Mathias and Jackie Clarke will join over 100 Bay women in the latest show.

Ball raises more than $110,000 for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ball raises more than $110,000 for charity.

A 13-year-old Tauranga girl missing since Tuesday has been found safe and sound.

Paradise Veza was last seen leaving Tauranga Girls' College on Tuesday.