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Police probe cat shooting after threatening anonymous note warns of 'poison'
Police are probing the shooting and any link to an earlier poison threat note.
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'Coming back to life': How boutique retailers are reshaping downtown Tauranga
A new wave of independent shops is bringing fresh energy into the CBD.
New tolls on the table in 10-year deal for growing Western BoP
The agreement covers plans for 12,000 new homes, 350ha of industry and 15,000 new jobs.
Guardian jailed over violent death of 8yo boy after years of abuse
Pauline Timu was sentenced for manslaughter, ill-treatment and violence towards children.
From fish and chips to fine dining: Locals pitch ideas for old i-Site
The council is seeking tenants for the former i-Site after community consultation.
Govt inks regional deal with 'economic powerhouse' Western BoP
It is the second regional deal signed after Auckland's last month.
Woman dies in hospital after falling from bike
She was taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition on April 27.
Dangerous chemical stolen in Mount Maunganui
The stolen chemical is a white, odourless powder stored in 25kg containers.
Retiree spends thousands, hires lawyer trying to find missing gold bar
The woman says she has met with a police detective as part of her fight.
Second woman charged over fatal bus collision
The Te Ngae Rd crash on November 6 killed 23-year-old Teleia Thompson.
Lotto lucky streak: Bay of Plenty tickets among $15k winners
Winning tickets were sold in Tauranga, Rotorua and six other centres.
Two-car crash kills one, temporarily shuts Bay of Plenty highway
The crash happened shortly after 7pm.
On The Up: Sweet and really smooth – judges hunt for best-tasting tap water
The winner will claim a year of bragging rights and a transtasman showdown.
Teacher banned for two years after aggressive outbursts towards toddlers
Ten children at the childcare centre were harmed in a series of incidents.
On The Up: Italian scout slides into Kiwi artist's DMs with surprise invite
The 'originality' of his 'tragic' Marilyn Monroe interpretation caught their attention.
'Doing good for the planet': Kiwi creative agency makes Netflix debut
The documentary delves into the impact plastic is having on people's lives.
Final roll call: Tauranga College classmates gather for last reunion
Dame Lynley Dodd, who attended the school in the 1950s, will be among guests.
'Shocking situation': Anger as two libraries, pool lose Sunday hours
Tauranga council made cost-cutting call behind closed doors, without consulting locals.
'He just wanted to live': Widow shares husband's brain tumour battle after ‘dream’ life cut short
The family-of-six focused on making memories, including a trip to the South Island.
The failing RSA that used poppy money to stay afloat - and the untapped $200m veteran ‘gold mine’
While one RSA used its poppy money to avoid collapse, others have a fortune in property.
Why Mayor Mahé Drysdale doesn't want to disclose his home address
He has met Companies Act issues – but could an incoming law change make a difference?
Wrong side of highway: Two arrested after Tauranga pursuit
Officers used road spikes on State Highway 2 before the car was stopped.
Dog scare sparks fresh call to report roaming animals
Council officers patrol twice daily and target a 30-minute response time.
Matt Cowley: Tauranga can anchor a new Pacific trade route and reshape our economy
OPINION: The Port of Chancay–Tauranga link is pitched as a $1.9b opportunity.
Watch: CCTV captures moment tornado tore through Tauranga CBD
The footage shows road cones, signs and debris hurled through Tauranga’s CBD.
'Export gateway to the world': Tauranga eyed for new Peru trade route
Local leaders met in April to discuss the Tauranga–Peru plan.
Pāpāmoa 'disorder': Adults, young people involved in 'altercation'
Police say one man was arrested.
'Knew he was gone': Cyclist was in truck driver's blind spot
A cyclist was run over by a left-turning truck at a Mt Maunganui intersection in 2023.
Western Bay storm fund: Who received nearly $300k in recovery grants revealed
The largest donation was $110,000 for the restoration of Mauao.