Teacher likens schoolgirls to Isis after prank
A group of Tauranga schoolgirls were likened to ISIS as end-of-year pranks turn sour.
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Seven-year-old arsonist among 'menace' pupils
Local initiative helping kids turn their lives around. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Seven-year-old arsonist among 'menace' pupils
Local initiative helping kids turn their lives around. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whales joins kayakers to play
An inquisitive whale has given a group of kayakers the experience of a lifetime.
Men named in $20m cocaine raid case
Name suppression has been lifted for the men accused of being involved in a cocaine bust.
Drug bust shows cartels keen on cocaine market
High cocaine prices make New Zealand an attractive market for drug cartels, officials say.
Auckland house values drop for first time in six years
Now's the time to buy if you're looking for your first home: mortgage broker.
Landmark house demolished in Tauranga CBD
A reminder of the rapidly changing face of Tauranga has been demolished.
Worst excuse for drink-driving - ever
'I've never heard this one before', judge tells drink-driver.
Firefighters lift woman from soak hole
The hole is about 2.5m deep and is located behind a block of shops.
'Fight for your body': Singer loses battle with breast cancer
A woman well known for her band who battled breast cancer for seven years has died.
One dead, two injured in highway crash
The crash has blocked a section of SH29 and motorists have been warned to avoid the area.
First annual commemoration of NZ Wars
Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.
Pro rugby player turned business exec
Following a stellar rugby career Craig Hudson has climbed the ranks of business.
Boy shot with BB gun at Tauranga college
A family is in tears after a boy was shot with a BB gun at Tauranga Boys' College.
Man accused of $82k beehive theft denies charges
Tauranga man accused of receiving and stealing beehives will defend charges.
Fitness student wins Disputes Tribunal hearing
The fitness student encouraged other in the same position to go to the tribunal.
Arrests after armed carjacking
A person has been held at gunpoint and had their car taken in rural Tauranga.
Food waste on menu for ladies who lunch
Charity lunch will serve food rescued from supermarkets. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Food waste on menu for ladies who lunch
Charity lunch will serve food rescued from supermarkets. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga mayor urged to oppose dog meat
Tauranga Mayor to take on an international petition condemning animal cruelty.
Arrest after man pushed off bar balcony
A man has been arrested after pushing victim off Mt Maunganui bar balcony.
Moths keep ship out of port
A ship found to be carrying moths onboard has been stopped from entering NZ waters.
Local Focus: Cycling to stop suicide
A Kiwi couple pedal to raise mental health awareness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mob boss may have seized land returned
Police seized land linked to a million dollar drug supply and money laundering operation.
Unanimous guilty verdicts in rape trial
Guilty verdicts in Tauranga rape and sexual assault trial.
Village for homeless proposed for Te Puke
Small village of temporary homes for homeless being proposed for Te Puke.
Man killed in quarry truck named
The man killed in a quarry truck crash this week has been named.
Local Focus: Arts festival opens
A choir signals the start of the Tauranga Arts Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Arts festival opens
A dawn chorus signalled the start of the Tauranga Arts Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Armed police used to back up search warrant
A Tauranga neighbourhood buzzed with rumours tonight after the arrival of armed police.
Man seriously hurt in Tauranga court cell dies
A man found seriously hurt after being left alone in a court cell has died.
Driver killed as Tauranga quarry truck rolls
A truck and trailer has rolled in rural Welcome Bay.