Latest from Tauranga

Lakes residents say young suburb already needs 'future-proofing'

It's a fantastic place to live, but what happens when young children get older?

Labour shortage casualties: More jobs but some made redundant as employers can't fill gaps

'Every industry was facing shortages - both low- and high-skilled vacancies.'

Murder trial: 'Burglary gone wrong' by another man, defence says

The defence argues Brian Hilton's death was committed by another man during a burglary.

'Deeply disappointed': School zone changes to go ahead for Arataki School

Arataki School first opened in 1963, with the community growing around the school.

'Groundbreaking' migrant pōwhiri in Tauranga may become permanent

Hundreds attended what is believed to be the first migrant pōwhiri.

'Huge' fire in tall hedge in Bethlehem seen for miles around

'The flames are at the height of the lamppost.'

'Heck of an increase': Fees for burials and cremations set to rise by 40 per cent

Other rising fees included water supply charges and dog registrations.

'Stunning' Ōmokoroa home wins supreme award at House of the Year

The Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau awards were held last night in Tauranga.

'You don't want to fall into someone's sweat puddle': Athletes heat-train for Tokyo

Athletes can lose 1.5-2kg of sweat per hour in the heat chamber while training.

Murder trial: Victim suffered 'multiple blunt force impacts'

A forensic pathologist says 77-year-old suffered extensive bruising and broken bones.

Countdown Fraser Cove evacuated after false alarm

Countdown Fraser Cove was evacuated after false alarm.

Suspicious car fire in Tauranga

Inquiries into the fire are continuing.

First welcome for Tauranga migrants this weekend

Ngāi Te Rangi hosting a powhiri, the first of its kind, for those who call Aotearoa home.

Check your ticket! Tauranga Lotto winner

A Tauranga Lotto player will be feeling lucky this morning.

Three injured in three-vehicle crash in Maungatapu

One person was trapped in a vehicle after the crash.

Mussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasion

One PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.