Latest from Tauranga

Covid-19: Two thirds of Bay of Plenty DHB area boosted, Rats may soon be available

The average wait time for a Covid test result in the Bay of Plenty was three to five days.

Revealed: Millions spent on Tauranga wastewater clean ups but cartoon elephant helps

About $1m a year is spent cleaning up Tauranga's wastewater overflows.

'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the police

Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.

'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence

National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".

Public Health's warning Omicron will affect 'every part of our community'

But the medical officer of health said there had been 'much planning' in preparation.

$2.47m funding boost will help achieve 'best possible outcomes' for youth

The funding provides greater security for young people.

Transitional houses to be relocated for $22m pump station

The removal of the homes had been planned since the village's inception in 2017.

Megan Wilson: Why our local cafes, bars and restaurants need our support now more than ever

And why working from home has made me want to go out for food and drinks even more.

'Shameful': Man who built his own coastal 'park' by reclaiming Tauranga harbour imprisoned

Tio Faulkner built a "coastal park" in Tauranga Harbour. Now he's in prison.

New Zealand's 2022 kiwifruit harvest begins

Supply chain and workforce issues remain a concern for the industry.

Tauranga Harbour crash: Person charged with careless driving

The 47-year-old will appear in Tauranga District Court on Friday.

Letters: Budget 'blowouts' are concerning

Readers have their say.

'Stoked': Commissioners push back on plans to restrict mobile traders

"We can't make it so restrictive that new innovation can't happen."

Conversion therapy banned: MP explains vote switch

'Conversion therapy is a form of torture - mentally, physically and emotionally'

Jo Raphael: Loss of Rainbow Springs would leave a big hole in Rotorua

OPINION: When tourism does eventually return, these visitors need places to visit.

Struggling cafe 'paying it forward' to other hospitality businesses

The cafe is holding a fundraising event tonight from 5.30pm to 8pm.