Latest from Tauranga

Booster gap shortening makes 58,000 more people eligible in Bay of Plenty DHB area

Across New Zealand, 1 million adults became eligible for their booster vaccine on Friday.

'Catastrophe' brewing: Six-month wait on some building materials

Small building firms could go bust: 'It's bloody sad to see this unfolding, to be honest.'

Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways

Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."

'Pseudo-self-isolating': Mixed bag for accommodation providers for long weekend

Some accommodation providers are reporting great bookings over Waitangi weekend.

'We can only wait and hope': Locals stuck overseas react to plan to reopen borders

Locals react to the Government's border announcement.

'Steer clear of protected areas': Out-of-towners caught fishing at Mōtītī Island

The Mōtītī Protection Area came into force in August.

Killer dad's partner jailed over 5-year-old's death

She stood by and did nothing. A little boy died. Now she's been sentenced.

'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'

The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.

Tauranga rental market in 'crisis', rents up, supply drops

The median weekly cost of rentals in Tauranga has risen $70 in the past year.

Multiple vehicles involved in McLaren Falls serious crash

The incident took place today about 2.40pm.

Covid-19 outbreak: Monday update on latest cases

There are 91 community cases of Covid-19 nationally today

Tauranga among top 10 lucky Lotto districts, but one store takes cake

"They're happy, and seeing them happy, we feel happy," says one Lotto shop owner.

Childcare teacher tests positive for Covid

BestStart in MacDonald St in Mount Maunganui is now closed

How to help kids beat the back-to-school blues

It's back to school for our teens, tweens and kids over the next few weeks. Are you ready?

Business digest: Bay house sale prices continue to rise

Got business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz .

Gym questions officials over location of interest

A Tauranga Gym is challenging its close contact place of interest notification.