Latest from Tauranga

Bella Vista trial: Developer was 'ultimately responsible'

Five parties are on trial in Tauranga in relation to the Bella Vista Homes development.

New travel restrictions welcomed by Western Bay leaders

Travel restrictions mean that all arrivals to NZ must now self-isolate for two weeks

NZ port to lose 15 cruise ship visits with ban

Port of Tauranga to lose 15 scheduled cruise ship visits with ban.

Local Focus: Tattoo show goes ahead without international stars

Just 48 hours to get home to Greenland. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Tattoo Extravaganza goes ahead without headline stars

International artists affected as borders close. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Medical centres prepare for coronavirus onslaught

One medical centre says it has few resources to cope in the event of an outbreak.

'We're going to lose money': Tauranga tourism hurting after pause in cruise ship season

Princess Cruises has halted global operations of 18 cruise ships for two months.

'We are just doing our job': Bayfair 'safety escorts' spat at, abused

Bayfair's new crossing is being continuously manned, but at what cost?

'Complex issues': $120m Bay Link project on shaky ground

The future of the Bayfair underpass could be known by as early as the end of the month.

Attempted armed robbery at Mount dairy

Officers were called to an alleged attempted robbery on Oceanbeach Rd.

'I don't need it back': Montessori teacher shaves head for colleague

Bobby Mehalski was diagnosed with lung cancer last December.

No easy solution for rates situation

Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Happy birthday Tauranga Harbour Bridge: Iconic highway turns 32

Tauranga growth predicted over three decades ago has continued.

'Victory for the community': Trust relieved by begging bylaw u-turn

Tauranga's controversial begging bylaw was revoked after a 6-4 vote by council last month.

He gave up his software engineer career for his sport

And all the hard work has paid up for the Bay of Plenty pair.

Local Focus: Tauranga rates rise under fire

Residents question 12.6 per cent rates hike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Tauranga rates rise under fire

Residents question 12.6 per cent rates hike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Oil spill closes busy stretch of busy Tauranga road

The public is being asked to avoid the area if possible.