Latest from Tauranga

Tauranga mayor won't look at rates freeze

Mayor says zero rates increase could jeopardise Government funding.

Malls, bars, tourism, Mauao: What level 2 means for Tauranga

Local schools, business owners, sectors and community leaders on level 2 life.

Photographer offers photo shoot for Papamoa family after fire

A Pāpāmoa couple's home was gutted, losing precious family photos.

Letters: Gould should stop Trump bashing

Bay of Plenty readers have their say

$146m Baypark to Bayfair transport project delayed

The future shape of the project remains unclear.

Donations flow for Pāpāmoa couple after 'scary' fire destroys home

"We were worried someone was inside."

Zero covid cases great, now to fix the economy

We speak to community leaders abut the significance of the milestone and what's next.

The school that's bred Black Caps captain, Team NZ skipper and new All Blacks captain

School leader reveals the secrets that helped create sporting heroes.

Tauranga's transfer stations to reopen

The transfer stations will accept general rubbish and green waste only.

More digital hub funding for Bay of Plenty region

More funding announced for regions to stay connected.

Tauranga City Council's annual plan hearings deferred

Annual Plan hearings deferred.

Letters to the editor: It's up to us to stop being treated as naughty school children

Readers share their thoughts on local news.

Bay of Plenty area moves to Open Fire Season

Chief fire officer asks people to still think twice about lighting a fire during level 3.

Harris hopes to repay Te Puke Sports

Nathan Harris still has aspirations to pull on the black jersey.

Call for Tauranga wage subsidy extension

Some Tauranga sectors says they need an extension to the wage subsidy.

Intensifying Te Papa: Case for $450m transport plan released

'The only real question is how fast we can do it.'