Latest from Tauranga

'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offers

The housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.

'It shouldn't take for a kid to be killed'

'Aggressive' speed bumps gone but new crossing cause for more concern at new school.

Bayfair flyover: Final set of beams to be lifted into place

People could expect overnight lane closures.

The Prem Debate: Subscriber views on ram raids in Bay of Plenty

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the 'devastating' impact of ram raids.

Water restored after main break in Maungatapu

'Contractors are working hard to get the water back on as soon as they can.'

'Substantial legacy': Ngāi Tamarāwaho kaumatua Peri Kohu remembered

Kohu was 'first in line' to support Māori issues and was 'a calm voice of reason'.

The Premium Debate: Subscriber comments on jewellery store burglaries

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on jewellery store thieves.

'Not a victimless crime': Teen discharged after child sex abuse images guilty plea

Judge said he believed teen's offending was born out of 'youthful experimentation'.

Tamati Coffey: No easy fix to cost of living pressures, but measures will make a difference

OPINION: Tamati Coffey says things like the cost of living payment will make a difference.

On the road with Anne Tolley: Congestion, roadworks and the 'hassle' of progress

We joined Anne on her drive through the Tauranga traffic - hear what she had to say.

How a new CBD cafe plans to revitalise the hospitality industry

"This is how we can revitalise the workforce."

Bay band takes out Smokefree Rockquest final

An event judge "can't wait to hear more" from this year's local talent.

The home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand

'He's only going to get better.'

'Additional stress': Hospital nurses frustrated after vandalism leaves 7 cars out-of-action

"It is an additional workload and stress ... when we're already in our busiest time."

'Small sacrifice for large gain': How Tauranga schools are managing masks

The Education Ministry recommends that students in Year 4 and up wear masks indoors.

Man dies after Tauranga crash

A man has died following a crash.