Latest from Tauranga

'It was an explosion': Neighbours describe Mount Maunganui house fire

Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called about 2am.

'Horrendous': Police target speeders amid fears of an 'accident waiting to happen'

Police warn enforcement action will be taken against drivers speeding through roadworks.

One seriously injured after car rolls on SH2

Single-vehicle crash near the Waihi Rd off-ramp.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss the state of the building and construction industry

Premium subscribers have their say on the state of the building and construction industry.

Comment: In these strange and angry times, be the driver of change

OPINION: I've often wondered: how bad are things going to get before they get better?

'Constant stress': The pandemic migration experience

"We always have our hearts in our mouths."

New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed

Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.

Vandalism and death threats: New law welcomed for campaign advertising

A law change will enable other contact options to be used on campaign advertising.

Container ship forced to alter course to avoid hitting yacht

An investigation was launched following the incident.

Food providers 'stretched' as prices high, demand higher

"We're finding it harder to find enough food ... there's not much food around."

Mount Maunganui house fire being treated as suspicious

Firefighters were called to the Mount Maunganui house about 4pm on Friday.

'It's a talking point': Tauranga man gets tattoo of Queen's face

Declan Jones wanted a tattoo to represent his home back in England.

'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': What the health reforms mean for the Bay

Pete Chandler said Health NZ would address inequity and the Bay's growing population.

Letters to the editor: Tougher penalties needed for crims

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Comment: Access to vaping needs to be balanced

OPINION: Kiwi teenagers are preferring e-cigarettes over smoked tobacco

The big issue worrying a retiring police district commander

After more than 40 years on the force, Andy McGregor says it's time to wind down.

Voting opens in Tauranga byelection

A number of advance voting places will open ahead of election day on June 18.

Bus bashing: Driver concussed after violent racial attack at stop

'He took a number of punches to the face.'