Why Tauranga could see a 'significant drop' in cruise visits next season
Increased operating costs in New Zealand among reasons for predicted drop in bookings.
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Latest from Mt Maunganui
'Very strong' rip at beach where man died evading police
'It must have been a terrifying experience for this man.'
'Heartwarming’: Sports club may get new home after 'massive stuggle'
'The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'
'Premature mortality': Review backs report linking suburb's poor air to deaths
Review highlights the 'scale of impact' of Mount Maunganui's polluted airshed.
Mount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalised
The cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...
Council backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdown
Local businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.
'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village
'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.
Swims, sherries, The Chase, bed by 8pm: 'Easygoing' 82yo seeks flattie
Retired skipper takes flattie search public after reports of elderly housing crisis.
Kiwi stars claim back-to-back wins in Mount Maunganui
Shaunna Polley and Alice Zeimann again won the beach volleyball event in Mount Maunganui.
All Mauao tracks to close while sculptures installed
Weighing around two tonnes each, the sculptures will be installed via helicopter.
'Cross': Tolley says she did not have 'anything to do with' disinviting election event speaker
A council executive says she made the call to change the event speaker – and stands by it.
Council cans ratepayer leader's speech invitation after critical survey
'I just don’t know what the hell’s going on.'
‘Overwhelming' resistance: Residents want city to trim $4.75b budget
The city needs that money to fund proposed projects over 10 years.
Tauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beach
The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.
'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed
'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'
'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused
"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."
Metal detectorists save the day after husband loses wife's ring
'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'
Te Puke open Williams Cup campaign with win
Stephen Crossan tops scores with 53 and Iman Nahal take three wickets for 14 runs.
Lifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beach
Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.
'It's so big': Swimmers flee water after shark spotted at popular beach
Broadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.
Mt Maunganui crash victim named as holiday road toll rises to 11
Brayden Tawa, of Pāpāmoa, died after a car and truck crashed on Hewletts Rd.
Boogie boarder 'battling': Veteran Mount lifeguard rescues two
Hundreds flocked to Bay beaches this weekend.
'I overcame it': The three life tips that helped grieving son beat his depression
Brendon Johnston says he now wakes up every day feeling 'excited'.
Gardens and golfing? Public consultation on use of land in Mount Maunganui
Omanu resident has been pushing for a community garden since 2021.
'Cannot believe it': Kiwi pair become first ever climbers to qualify for Olympics
The Tauranga pair made history in Melbourne.
'Fix it properly': 80yo fed up after potholes patched 11 times in 2.5 years
'You can’t just shovel gravel in there and leave it.'
Cricket: Te Puke beat Mount Maunganui in twilight T20
Te Puke chase down the Mount's total with overs to spare.
Johnathan Thurston's cricket threat and thoughts on Warriors 2024
The rugby league all-time great didn't hold back in his typical, gritty fashion.
Surf's Up: Businessman selling $200k vintage surfboard collection
'One board went to five, five went to 10, and so on – end of story.'
The Grinch outdoor movie night all set to help foodbank
The Hits Christmas in the Park is in partnership with Pacific Toyota.
Al fresco dining fees proposed for Tauranga businesses
Tauranga businesses want the council to make it easier for them to use the footpath.
Black Clash: NRL legend announced as wildcard
The T20 Black Clash will be returning to Tauranga this summer.
Port worker taken to hospital after strong chemical smell, possible cause investigated
Emergency services were called around 5.40am.
Two left seriously injured after car and two motorbikes collide in Mt Maunganui
The road has been closed and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised.