Latest from Tauranga

Person dies after Tauranga Eastern Link crash
Critically injured victim dies week after crash.

Kiwi league stars inspire next generation
The Sky Sport Rugby League Roadshow was in town on Saturday.

Having a Whale of a time at Warriors Roadshow
The Vodafone Warriors came to Mount Maunganui to teach kids the basics of rugby league.

Weird and wonderful: Behind-the-scenes at Tauranga's vets
From a gecko with a hernia to wētā with broken legs, Tauranga's vets have seen it all.

Siblings' commitment to improving Māori health stats
The siblings channelling medical careers to slice into the health stats of Māori.

Time's up for 'Tick-Tock': Stewart and sons shut up shop
Don Stewart has been in the clock business for more than 70 years.

Baywide club rugby on the horizon
The Baywide preseason will hit its stride with 10s tournaments only a month away.

100 days in the hot seat: Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell
Plus: We ask councillors how they would rate Powell's leadership to date.

Hot weather and struggling water supplies - will it get worse?
Locals are coping with heat knowing our temperatures will likely get higher.

Small sections key to helping first-home buyers into market
The youngest buyer in Golden Sands for one building company was 22.

New Zealand U19 Beach Volleyball team's Bay influence
The whole women's squad is made up of athletes from Tauranga and Whakatāne.

Big dry bites: Bay of Plenty 'dangerously dry' after month without rain
The fire risk is extreme, water supplies are under pressure and workers are sweltering.

Review: Cold Chisel, Tauranga. Long time fan v Jimmy Barnes virgin
Cold Chisel in Tauranga this week for the only New Zealand stop in the Blood Moon tour

Man killed in Te Puke crash named
Police were investigating the circumstances of the crash.

No excuses: Bay authorities clamp down on bad boatie behaviour
Our growing population means more people are out on the water.

Brazen offender racks up 21st conviction for banned driving
Recidivist forbidden driver continues to flout ban on driving.

'It was emotional': Waitangi Day dawn service brings hope of moving forward
Puhirake Ihaka couldn't help but feel emotional at the Waitangi Day dawn service.

Local Focus: Historic Village hosts Waitangi Day Festival
The treaty has “immense importance” says Mayor Powell. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two-car crash in Te Puke, one person believed seriously injured
One person is believed to be seriously injured

Experience and eagerness make up round two clash of the week
Mount Maunganui and Te Puke will be the game to watch this weekend.

Firefighters wade to island on fire
The fire at the Tauranga urupā site is being described as "very concerning".

Waitangi Day: Hundreds commemorate New Zealand's history on Mt Drury
The sun rose as hundreds of people commemorated Waitangi Day

Mum of seven finally finds a home - after 17 months
"I'm just happy we've settled and have some stability, not having to panic any more."

Fifteen Toi Ohomai students stuck in China
Staff trips have also been put on hold amid coronavirus outbreak.

Identity of man accused of ramming four police cars revealed
Hamilton man charged with assaulting police officers during pursuit.

How Baden Wardlaw has been 'slowly healing'
Forced into early retirement and heartbroken, Wardlaw is finding silver linings.