Latest from Tauranga

Roadworks, traffic result in thousands of 'dangerous' potholes in Bay

Some say the best solution for State Highway 2 is to 'upgrade the whole road'.

'I feel like we've won Lotto': TSB returns pensioner's $150k life savings

'I feel like I'm floating on air.'

Ratepayers' group hosting protest against 'untenable' rates rises

The alliance says protest is a response to demand from concerned residents.

Escape plans and sleepless nights: Bay of Plenty residents fear for family in South Africa

One family had an escape plan ready in case rioters started invading homes.

Opportunity knocks: Western Bay chief executive signs off

District council CEO Miriam Taris says it's time for a break.

'Keep up the good work': Recycling going well in new kerbside collection service

Western Bay had not received any official reports on contaminated recycling.

Three years, 16 builds: Kāinga Ora's slow progress in Tauranga

The public housing plan was to build. But the Govt's done a lot more buying than building.

Tauranga man who assaulted, bit, spat at police awaits his fate

A Tauranga man has admitted seriously assaulting two police officers.

Masquerade ball organisers promise a magical, fantasy escape

Fairies, goblins and merpeople are expected to appear in Rotorua next week.

Check your tickets! Tauranga Lotto player wins $1 million

The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Tauranga.

'Unfortunate reality': Low pay leading to 'cowboy' start-ups

Some painters, decorators and fencers are willing to take up the work at a cut-price rate.

Life parolee Dean Wickliffe avoids prison recall for drink-driving

An infamous Bay man was sentenced to community work for breaching a parole condition.

Company fined $245k after employee injured on foreign ship outside NZ

It took nine hours for crew members to notice the injured employee was missing

'Enough's enough': Bay rural sector to protest Govt EV scheme

The Government's push to penalise ute owners and rebate EV owners sparks anger and protest

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Adults need to speak out against child abuse, before it's too late

OPINION: Parenting is not easy but little children must always come first.

Letters: Pool upgrade cost must face scrutiny

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.