Latest from Tauranga

'Unsung champion' of mental health writes Covid-19 kids' book

Two local mental health workers have come together to create a kids book about Covid-19.

Tauranga physio struck off, fined, for 'serious breaches'

Michael Houlding failed to keep adequate records of 2033 visits he made to 74 patients.

Angry and disgusted: Couple back from Peru feel 'let down' by Government

But Government says operation was complex and officials worked hard to get them home.

Tauranga couple's long weekend getaway

"It's like our own little getaway but we can still see the house."

'Critical' cash needed: Council launches bold $1b bid for 24 projects

Mayor Tenby Powell: "We have an opportunity now to unite as a community."

'I was terrified': Mum cowers with young son as partner shot dead

Alana Wingrove hid with her 9yo son as her partner was gunned down below her window.

Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown

How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown

How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Largest container crane assembled at Port of Tauranga

The Port's ninth ship-to-shore gantry crane arrived in parts from Ireland in mid-February.

Teachers tackle remote learning obstacles

Remote learning comes with various challenges, but teachers are charging on.

Bay of Plenty councils' Covid-19 staffing shake-up

"Local authorities play a critical role ... we must keep essential services running."

Letters: Bite the bullet and borrow more

Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'Such unnecessary risk': More than 20 staff help injured man after cliff fall

A firefighter at the scene was also injured after taking a fall in the rescue operation.

Comment: We can't rush permanent decisions

We're not out of trouble yet - Businesses are struggling but health takes priority.

Mayor, Bridges call for lockdown lift next week: Businesses welcome $3.1b tax package

The Government announced a $3.1b tax relief package for small and medium sized businesses.

Cha-ching! Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins big

The winning Second Division ticket was sold on MyLotto.