CONFUSED: Freedom camper Franz Zumpe says council signs are confusing. PHOTO/GEORGE NOVAK 221116gn03bop.JPG By Scott K MacLeod and

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a pregnant Opotiki woman last night.

Government's plan to sell hundreds of state houses to NGOs has hit another hurdle.

Man suffers leg and arm injuries in machete attack.

An American tourist was hit and killed by a truck in Tauranga after booking a cycling tour while visiting the city on the cruise ship Celebrity Solstice.

The abolition of secret briefings has been labelled dubbed a victory for democracy by re-elected Tauranga city councillor Rick Curach. He

Caption: Austin Shooter/Slack, 6, was enjoying the sunny weather down at the Mount yesterday. Photo/George Novak 211116gn13bop.JPG Temperatures

A reporter at the scene in Tauranga said armed police were not releasing any details but there were four to five police cars outside a house.

Ministry of Primary Industries biosecurity detector dog Lilly put through her paces at the Biosecurity Week Public Day at Port of

Drivers travelling along SH 29A in Maungatapu, Tauranga should expect delays and congestion following a crash.

For some Aucklanders, moving to Tauranga is finding bliss. For others, it turns to disappointment as they struggle to find jobs.

Tourism is booming in Whakatane. Latest statistics show travellers to the region injected 115 million dollars into the local economy last year. That's an increase of 20 percent over the last three years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

by David Porter[Temp photo until David finds some real people] Mount Maunganui and Papamoa Ray White Realty Focus franchise owner

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by Kiri GillespieSimone Anderson (left) from The Incubator and judge and punk legend Rocky Horror Picture Show's Richard O'Brien join

HB v Horowhenua-KapitiFurlong Cup cricket Captain Jacob Smith celebrated his return to full health with a century as the Hawke's

The efforts of three girls to help homeless families has been "trampled on" after items they had fundraised for were stolen from a car.

Rare November snow is forecast for the South Island with road snowfall warnings issued for some alpine passes.

Tauranga police continue searching for masked men who held a gun to the head of a lone bar worker and tied her hands behind her back in a "terrifying" robbery.

Queues are forming as punters try to get their hands $44 million Lotto prize.

Tauranga couple facing a $30,000 bill after their rental property was trashed hit with news their house tested positive for meth.

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A female kiwi has been found after being lost in the bush for almost three years. Pistachio, the brown kiwi, went missing years ago

Power remains out to 59 properties in the Western Bay of Plenty after a crash involving a power pole this morning. A 17-year-old

Lotto fever is running red-hot after the Lotto Powerball prize pool jackpotted to a mind-blowing $44 million for tomorrow night's

Almost two-thirds of Aucklanders who don't own their own homes plan to buy their first homes outside the city.

Brett Morrison moved after two lots of intruders went through his Papamoa rental Two burglaries in the space of two weeks was enough

PledgeMe is hosting workshops in the regions, with plenty of tips and tricks for successful crowdfunding. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

PledgeMe is hosting workshops in the regions, with plenty of tips and tricks for successful crowdfunding. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Tauranga man who drowned in Napier refused to give up on his dream of becoming a teacher despite facing homelessness after shifting to the Bay of Plenty.