Latest from Tauranga

Update: Stranded ship successfully towed into port

A towage trial would take place this morning before being towed into port later today.

One person dead after being run over by own van

The incident happened about 12.35pm.

'Didn't know anyone that stupid': Pāpāmoa tradie angry at senseless theft

"These tools are critical to our work... our lifeline."

Kiri Gillespie: The time for kindness is over

The time for kindness is over.

Letters to the editor: Take a step forward, on to the bus

Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Plunket sees jump in families needing support in Western Bay

"There is more of a need now than ever for wraparound services."

Bella Vista trial: Defence questions engineering expert

This week marks the third week of the judge-alone trial.

Changes on vessels after man's 8m fall in Tauranga

The handrail involved in the fall has been removed from all of the company's vessels

Local Focus: That's a wrap – submissions close on revised annual plan

Tauranga councillors to wade through 587 submissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Bella Vista trial: 'Systemic defects' were signed off, court told

The trial continues.

Soon-to-be dad catches fire in freak accident

What was meant to be an evening of smoking fresh fish went horribly wrong.

Letters to the editor: Pilot Bay plan an ill-thought-out project

OPINION: Readers have their say.

Heavy industry players respond to marae's demand

The marae gave the Govt a 10-year deadline to get heavy industry out of Mount Maunganui.

Hordes of Kiwi holidaymakers a 'real surprise' for campgrounds

Some campgrounds and holiday parks report best July school holidays yet.

Letters to the editor: Parking meters are the answer

OPINION: Readers have their say.

Bella Vista trial: Evacuation may not have had to happen, court told

"... it may have been a different situation."