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Agent wins national award 14 months into real estate career
Her campaign to sell a character villa was designed to create an emotional connection.
Whakatāne council approves $14.9m hall upgrade to save up to $2m
Work will mean a longer closure but avoid several disruptions for sports clubs.
Summer reopening aimed for landslide-hit tracks in Mount Maunganui
'Hopefully it’ll be early summer rather than late summer,' Mayor Mahé Drysdale says.
WATCH: 'Surely not': Humpback whale spotted in busy BoP harbour
Humpback whales can be spotted off the coast, but the harbour visit was 'unusual'.
Humpback whale at Tauranga Bridge Marina
A humpback whale visited the waters around the Tauranga Bridge Marina on Thursday. Video / Anna Barnes, Tauranga Bridge Marina Ltd
Dog trainer told she needs concession for park she had used for years
Sharing space with disc golf and Reserve Act rules raised as issues - but relief in sight.
'He goes to the gym hard': Man's 'mixing' of controlled drugs lands him in court
The man was caught with 21 controlled drug products he'd 'mix up' after workouts.
'Kick it with the best': Waka ama crew claim world medals
Rotorua's Pure OCC took silver and bronze at the Va'a World Sprint Championships.
Underpaid kiwifruit workers win payout from former employers
NZ Dream was found to have underpaid the men and unlawfully deducted wages.
Menacing dogs jump fence and bite woman in Ōpōtiki
Ōpōtiki woman Awhina Kurei wants tougher rules after known dogs bit her.
Police name victim of fatal Matakana Island fire
One person died and another suffered burns in a Matakana Island house fire.
Tauranga pōhutukawa unlikely to recover after third poisoning
Council says motor oil may have been sprayed over the tree.
International visitor levy welcomed, but here's what's missing
Tauranga and Western Bay councils could share about $1m under the plan.
Teen's survey says harm of social media ban would ‘outweigh the benefits’
A student-led survey found 65.8% of respondents opposed a social media ban.
Councils around NZ warned of deadly landslides, tsunamis, floods, ‘loss of life’
Councils are reviewing plans for tsunamis, floods, landslides, eruptions and earthquakes.
'They stole our sense of safety': Teen caught after wearing ankle bracelet during home invasion
The victim said her family could no longer stay in the home as they were too frightened.
Mount Maunganui slip: Public meeting to be held on recovery progress
Temporary fencing has been removed on Adams Ave, and new fencing added at the boat ramp.
Person critical after Pāpāmoa crash
Police are urging motorists to avoid Palm Beach Boulevard and to expect delays.
'Under siege': Fury as trees cleared for power pylons
Vegetation is being removed for lines linking Tihori Solar Farm to Edgecumbe.
Crews called to 'well-involved' fire
Firefighters from Tauranga and Greerton are dampening down hotspots.
Nurses declare hospital 'state of emergency' after patient collapses in ED
'What should be considered exceptional demand has become our daily reality,' they say.
Fatal attack on cat: One suspect dog put down, another dead
Other fatal attacks on cats remain under investigation, as a dog attack heads to court.
'Possibly for a souvenir': Headless dolphin likely decapitated after it died
DOC is testing DNA to confirm the headless dolphin's species.
'I've got concerns': Hipkins on Bay of Plenty migrant kiwifuit workers
Labour's leader says he would slow council reforms and boost migrant worker protections.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori: Tauranga event puts spotlight on kapa haka
Waikato University experts and kapa haka practitioners will share their experiences.
'About fairness': Councils in NZ's most-tolled region back revenue sharing
A bill proposes they get a share to help maintain local roads worn by toll avoidance.
Charity gala and auction raises money for rescue helicopter to help save lives
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has completed 6,257 missions since its establishment in 2000.
Ōpōtiki could benefit more from conservation share of visitor levies – mayor
East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick says regions should get more visitor levy money.
Person dies in Matakana Island house fire
A person has died and another was burned in a Matakana Island house fire.