Latest from Tauranga

Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?

The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".

Man jailed for child sex crimes on infant daughter

Man's actions described as "appalling offending" and "depraved conduct".

Good soaking! Downpours to continue into weekend

The rain was a result of a strong northeasterly flow going over central New Zealand.

Landowners asked to protect the region's stopbanks for winter

Under the bylaw, it was an offense to damage stopbanks.

Bus stop smashed by car, person injured in Bay crashes

The council had been advised as the damage would require some repairs.

New initiative brings better health outcomes for Bay patients

St John ambulance staff in the Bay of Plenty can now share vital information with GPs.

Dawn Picken: Victory over Covid-19 could be a long, lonely time

COMMENT: Crushing the virus feels lonely when you can't visit loved ones abroad.

Gang member who claims gang does good work loses security licence

Licensing authority sides with police.

Simultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operation

Six people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.

PM keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis

Jacinda Ardern is keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis who need jobs.

Kristin Macfarlane: How Covid-19 has had a positive impact

COMMENT: Welcome to level 1 - but please keep some of the habits you've picked up.

Cricketer on Black Lives Matter: I acted when I was abused in NZ

Jofra Archer says he always been an advocate of speaking out against inequality.

Brrrr...! Heavy snow closes roads as wintry blast moves up country

There is snow down to 400m in places of the South Island, what's in store for the north?

Bay of Plenty business and community leaders ready for alert level 1

The lifting rules cannot come soon enough, says hospitality spokesman.

Opinion: NZ is ready to get back on track

COMMENT: Ardern was right to make the hard calls.

Funding boosts for three Bay community groups

Three community groups coffers are fuller after Bay of Plenty Regional Council grants.

Changes to regional civil defence Covid-19 call service

The call centre was established to help people meet essential needs during lockdown.

Gang tensions at boiling point: Greazy Dogs face off with Mongol Nation

Greazy Dog gang turns up in force at house of senior patched Mongol.