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Stranded tourists hunkered down on lawns, high-rent homes

A Belgian tourist was tucked up in a campsite when news came through that she would be joining NZ's lockdown.

Human remains uncovered in Waikato

A report led officers to have grave fears for an individual's safety.

Rotorua father pleads not guilty to murder charges over death of 5yo son

The child died following an assault early in February.

Man accused of drowning 2yo daughter 'wanted true humility'

Tewi Daniel Savage is on trial at the High Court in Hamilton.

Let it rain: Incoming thunderstorms could bring relief to NZ's drought-stricken regions

"Not everyone will get what they need... but it's still a step in the right direction."

Firefighers battle blazes in Bay of Islands, Bay of Plenty

A number of residents in Paihia have been evacuated due to a large scrub fire.

Tauranga City Council repeals ban on rough sleeping and begging

The bylaw stopped rough sleepers from staying near the city centre.

'Quite challenging': Whakatāne retailers bracing for quiet business year following White Island eruption

"We have a lot of work to do to get those international visitors back."

'Afternoon rumbles': Thunderstorms rear heads in Bay of Plenty

"Unstable southerlies" are expected to scatter a few heavy showers around.

Tauranga Mayor believes gang and meth problems aren't just in Tauranga

"I hate to say this, but we will see it in other parts of New Zealand at some stage."

Tauranga woman found dead in connection with Omanawa homicide named by police

Enquiries into her death are ongoing.

Police name man shot dead in Tauranga after car chase

He was in a car and firing shots at police.

Person shot dead by police after Tauranga car chase

Shots were fired from the car as they sped through the city.

'I am appalled': Tauranga mayor shocked at escalating gang violence

"We cannot continue to live with this level of violence."

Murder charge laid after Edgecumbe death

Thunder Savage was found with critical injuries at a property in October.

Police launch homicide inquiry after 5yo dies in Rotorua Hospital

A 24-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a child.

Ōpōtiki birthing unit reopens but won't be staffed overnight

Some women are worried they'll have to wait in a dark carpark to be let in.

Powerball jackpot hits $20 million

Players will have to wait until Wednesday to have another shot at the big prize.

University of Waikato Tauranga campus building reopened after bomb threat

A staff member received an anonymous phone call.

Children left orphaned after latest White Island death

The death of Pratap Singh comes just a month after his wife passed away in hospital.