Dob them in: Rugby match abuse sparks calls to 'record it and report it'
'Intimidating and hurtful': One referee has revealed he is often abused on the field.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromTauranga
Tauranga byelection: Q+A with the candidates seeking Simon Bridges' seat
A teacher, retired pilot, Cabinet minister and retirees are among those running for MP.
Family car used to take Nan to cancer treatment written off after vehicle ploughs into property
Their vehicle was parked outside their house on Otumoetai Rd when it was hit.
'It's terrifying': Mall staff working in fear of brazen and violent youths
One store worker said violence and aggression had become worse in recent months.
Birds of a feather flock together: 500 due at show
The Tauranga Bird Club is spreading its wings, starting with this weekend's show.
Podiatrist who deformed patients suspended from surgery but can continue practising
Podiatrist Stefan Edwards is allowed to continue treating patients but not with surgery.
Beaming! Next phase of Bayfair flyover to get underway
The next set of beams will be craned into place overnight next Friday.
Workers faking Covid sickness to get off work? Readers react
OPINION: Subscribers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: Thanks for the $27 a week, but I was actually hoping for real change
Opinion: The politics of stability are comfortable, but won't get us out of this mess.
Driver taken to hospital after car crashes into house
Police were called around 7.40am.
'The dream is a bit closer': Eased criteria for first-home funding good news
'The new caps are more realistic,' says Realty Group chief executive Heath Young.
Rent, food, trips: What locals will do with their $350 cost of living payment
"It's no good having $350 if you actually can't find a home to rent."
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
The Premium Debate: should there be greater presence at bus stops?
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Luke Kirkness: The pre-Budget promises are off the mark
Luke Kirkness isn't a budget expert but reckons the Government hasn't got it right.
'Feeling the pinch': More support for food, petrol prices, healthcare wanted
One father says GST should be removed on fruit and vegetables.
Free fares slashed to tackle bus violence - cages for bus drivers discussed
It's hoped the move will stop a spate of youth violence at Tauranga bus stops.
'Like Pac-man': Chamber says there is 'simmering discontent' with the Port of Tauranga
The port's chief executive says the comments are surprising.
Tauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in court
Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.
Letters: supermarkets are not charities
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Record' sales: Tauranga's luxury house market running hot
Luxury market performing in complete contrast to the low-to-mid-range market.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm about to lose my job but I'm not sorry to go
OPINION: Change should happen when it's needed most
'Sickened': Mall jewellery shop latest break-in target
'I don't know how we're going to survive this'.
Broken jaw, 'all-in brawl' among 17 new complaints of rugby foul play, misconduct
There were 17 incidents over two weekends on Bay of Plenty rugby fields.
'Unacceptable': Road workers verbally abused, objects thrown at them
Disgruntled motorists take out roadworks delays frustration on road workers.
Homicide investigation: Police charge two with aggravated burglary
Police are investigating the death of Mitchell Te Kani as a homicide.
Tauranga by-election: 12 candidates in the running as minor parties meet
The list includes three of five parties in Parliament, minor parties and independents.
Locals' say wanted on renewed plans for marine research facility
Reserve land at Marine Park could be reclassified to allow the research centre.
Tauranga homicide: Victim's body returned to family
He died on Saturday night after a large group of gang members allegedly came to the house.
Opinion: Supermarket profits a slap in the face to hardworking Kiwis
OPINION: A slap in the face is a good way to describe how these profits make me feel.
'Wasteful spending': Winston Peters won't stand in Tauranga byelection
Peters said this morning his party came to the decision "after serious consideration"
Youth arrested after alleged serious assault
The victim is recovering at home after a significant injury to one of his eyes.
'Doesn't cut the mustard': Under-fire police step up bus stop patrols after attacks
But a local leader says the 'softly, softly' police response 'doesn't cut the mustard'.
'Angry and undervalued': Health workers strike at Tauranga Hospital
They had signs saying, 'We're worth more than the minimum' and 'essential yet overlooked'.