Latest from Tauranga

Heavy rain watch still in place for Bay

The watch was in place for the Bay from 11pm last night to 11am.

Title-winning potential in Volcanix team

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix squad for this year's Farah Palmer Cup has been named

Hayden Wilde takes big step towards Tokyo Olympic Games

Hayden Wilde is moving forward after his bronze medal at an Olympic test event

Sun, moon and stars to guide sailors from Tahiti to Tauranga

The Tahitian vessel Fa'afaite will depart Tahiti today on month-long sail.

Shop owner gets apology from star of 'name and shame' video

"He just wanted to show he's sincerely sorry."

Flying Mullet Pāpāmoa go into final game on top

The Soccer Shop WaiBOP Championship and W-League winners have been confirmed.

Steamers thump Waikato in Rotorua

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have beaten Waikato 40-14 in Rotorua.

All action at secondary school finals day

The first week of Baywide Secondary School Rugby finals were held in Whakatāne.

Match Report: Steamers beat Otago 50-7

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have started their Mitre 10 Cup campaign with a bang.

Rotorua Aces produce epic comeback

The Rotorua Aces played Mount Maunganui in the Intercity Trophy final on Saturday.

Batten down the hatches! Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay

Front is expected to clear the East Cape by tonight.

Wharf St vs Eat Streat: Comparing the dining precincts

"We've taken a big gamble."

Green Corridor and Eat Streat concepts proposed for Tauranga

Tauranga City Council has proposed two projects similar to ones undertaken in Rotorua.

The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you

Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.

Petition calls for free school buses in entire Bay

A petition to extend a free school bus trial to the Bay of Plenty will be presented.

New study pathway for Bay students to address Māori health outcomes

The region is known to have some of the country's worst Māori health statistics