Latest from Mt Maunganui

Port baffled by proposed $100m mitigation claim from local iwi

Ngai Te Rangi one of several iwi contesting Port of Tauranga's plans.

Broken ribs, punctured lung: Injured cyclist says traffic is 'ridiculous' on beachside road

"I won’t ride down that end of Oceanbeach Rd anymore."

Power List: The top NZ retirement village owner operators

Six businesses own 47% of villages and 63% of units: we name the giants of the sector.

Bright prospects for NZ kiwifruit export sales in next five years

Zespri must get on top of fruit quality issues quickly, says Craigs Investment Partners.

'Very distressed': Surfer saves three swimmers from 'horrendous rip'

'I was just really thankful that I was able to give them another Christmas together.'

Tragedy hero: 'He gave all his strength to save her' - dad sacrifices life to save daughter in rip

"It is a story of love of a whānau who would give everything for each other."

Man who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public park

A teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.

'Absolutely gutted': Friends of missing doctor on search being suspended

With no new information, police suspended the search for the missing doctor.

'He has been my rock': Friend of missing doctor holding on to hope

Tauranga doctor David Holland has been missing for nearly two weeks.

Have you been here? Today's Covid locations of interest

Some linked locations are in Tokoroa, Matamata, Bethlehem, Hamilton and Mt Maunganui.

Epsom Girls Grammar student tests positive for Covid-19

EGGS principal said a student has tested positive for Covid-19.

Covid 'washing over the entire country': Tauranga could have cases this week, DHB says

The health board chief is warning people Covid-19 could be in Tauranga this week.

Sweat and Reset: 11 ways to unwind after exertion

Big adventures deserve big rewards: indulgent recovery for hikers and bikers across NZ.

Shot, NZ! Kiwis smash daily vax target - Auckland edges closer to 90%

The target was 100,000. We smashed it, and then some.

Bay Dreams cancels festivals for 2022

The one-day event was set to be held in Mount Maunganui on January 3.

Luke Kirkness: My first vaccination went without a hitch. Here's my guide

Opinion: I got my first Covid-19 vaccination on Tuesday. Here's how you can do the same.

Photographer's dream! Amazing shots of orca in Mount surf

Mount Maunganui residents were treated to quite a show by a pod of orca whales.

'Test immediately': Businesses outside Auckland linked to Covid case

A bakery in Mt Maunganui and a petrol station in Tauranga were visited by a Covid case.