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Coronavirus: Chinese restaurant plates empty as customers drop off
Both local and tourist customer numbers have dropped.
'LA-style gang warfare': Local leaders react to Tauranga turf war
But a gang expert says not to worry.
Miracle outcome: Toddler escapes permanent head injury after serious fall
The girl proved to be too smart and strong for her own good.
'Pretty freaky': Shark spotted in shallows at Ōhope beach
Beachgoers got more than they bargained for at the beach today.
'Like a war zone': Bay of Plenty woman escapes Aussie bush fires
''When we walked back we didn't expect to have a house.''
Police visit rapper on his birthday after music video concerns
''People don't know anything about it, so they can't judge me.''
Up in smoke: Dairy owners' income worries amid calls to ban ciggie sales
Tobacco sales make up a bigger proportion of a corner shop's income than you might think
In the red: Report reveals local schools in 'serious financial difficulty'
Seven schools were flagged as being in 'serious financial difficulty' in 2018.
Christmas Day baby 'the best present'
One mum was lucky enough to fit in Christmas dinner before giving birth.
What happened next: Man's life after breast cancer scare
The surgery left the Pāpāmoa resident with "Zorro"-like scars.
Samoa measles tragedy sparks concerns in Bay
More than 60 people have died in Samoa due to the measles outbreak.
Death with dignity: How a Rotorua club is helping Samoa during the measles outbreak
Reports of children being buried in sheets prompted effort.
Counsellor: Hostage ordeal trauma will have lasting impact
"The survival part of the brain gets extremely heightened through traumatic events."
Investigation likely after man fatally shot in Tauranga
An investigator was at the scene today.
Hostage tragedy: Man shot by police 'trying to turn his life around'
Neighbours describe the 'terrifying' events that unfolded on Oriana Cres.
'There is no hope for me here': Mum dying of cancer makes desperate decision
'It's pretty horrific when I think of the girls,' Erin McDonnell says.
'Toxic' workplace: Manager hits out at DHB in scathing report
Unit 'negative, anxiety-provoking and a place where you just 'shut up and put up'.'
Healthy land, healthy people: What the Lakes DHB is doing to be environmentally-friendly
Rotorua Hospital alone produces 360,000kg of waste each year.
Flip of a coin could determine election winner after tied result
"Whatever will be will be," one candidate said.
Green MP Chloe Swarbrick on her critics and climate change
Chlöe Swarbrick will be speaking at this year's Tauranga Arts Festival.
'I'm tired and I'm grumpy': Radiographers walk off the job
The second strike this week is planned for Wednesday.
From 'world of silence' to whole new world: Toddler's life-changing surgery
Tests revealed the toddler was deaf when she was only a baby.
Inside Tauranga Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit
The Special Care Baby Unit looked after over 1000 young ones in the last three years.
Measles in Rotorua: Suspect cases told to stay in car as health clinics clamp down
Health clinics are handling an increase in measles-related enquiries.
'That's my baby': Cat owner finds arrow embedded near pet's spine
An Alison St resident said her tabby cat, Sativa, appeared to be shot intentionally.
Freeloaders 'abusing' hospital car parks
Some patients reportedly miss appointments because they cannot find a park.
Shop owner gets apology from star of 'name and shame' video
"He just wanted to show he's sincerely sorry."
'Traumatic': Mum's horror after toddler twins struck with measles
A Tauranga mum is warning other parents of the perils of measles.
'We're really stoked': High school's facial hair policy change welcomed
The policy now allows students to have 'clean and tidy' facial hair.
Dozens turn out to Oranga Tamariki protests in Tauranga
The protest took place outside of the Oranga Tamariki office on Grey St.
Drink your coffee and eat it too: Cafe serves up edible cups
Cafe-goers can drink their coffee and eat it too.