Latest from Tauranga

All you need to know: Western BOP kerbside rubbish and recycling collection

Almost 17,500 eligible households received new bins

'Accident waiting to happen': Residents share concerns on new bins

Residents believe bins are too large and there is insufficient kerb space for all bins.

Which five Tauranga suburbs have a median value under $700,000?

CoreLogic: Only five suburbs in Tauranga now had a median value of less than $700,000

Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ

Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.

Bay principals grapple with increase of students vaping

Vaping is becoming an increasing problem for Bay of Plenty schools, principals say.

Heavy rain warning for parts of Bay of Plenty

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly.

Fee hike, potential cultural centre, Pāpāmoa interchange, rates increases: What's in Tauranga's Long-term Plan

'A significant step forward for the people of Tauranga.'

Dawn Picken: Airport, racecourse should be on the table for housing

OPINION: All options should be considered for shifting people out of emergency housing

Truffle hunt in full swing

There are over 300 truffle farms, known as truffières, in New Zealand.

Trio sentenced for massive tyre dump

The father and daughter had sought discharge without conviction.

'We're ecstatic': Kane Williamson's dad on the sleepless nights leading up to historic win

Brett Williamson eventually got up at 4.30am after being bombarded with text messages.

Jo Raphael: is Working for Families tax credit really working?

OPINION: Should taxpayers be propping up working families?

'Completely different ballpark': Big boost for bus infrastructure in $3b plan

The extra money will be spent on public transport facilities and bus shelters.

'Decrepit' control box a 'significant cause' of fatal crushing

The truck's sensors were faulty but doubt has surfaced whether they were used at all.

'I need to prioritise my health and family': Todd Muller to retire

"Being [an MP] is a huge privilege, but it does come at a cost," former party leader says.

'Massive overkill': Cul-de-sac considered for Links Ave

A safety report indicated a cul-de-sac was the best option to reduce traffic volume.