Latest fromTauranga
Surge in Waihī and Waihī Beach house prices
Waihī and Waihī Beach residential sales hit $113.3 million this so far this year.
Serious injuries after person hit by truck in Tauranga
Pedestrian is in a serious condition, say police.
Lime Scooters nominal charge for Christchurch
Christchurch council charged Lime Scooters just $136 dollars to operate over three months.
'Ludicrous' - other councils on begging bylaw
'If they can make it stick we may follow suit'
Business picking up for new airline to and from Whangārei
Twice daily flights into Whangarei aimed to avoid traffic peaks in Auckland and Northland.
Lime e-scooters seek permit to launch in Tauranga
Electric scooter rental company in talks with Tauranga City Council.
Seven-car crash closes busy Tauranga bridge
A crash involving seven cars has forced the closure of Turret Rd, near Maungatapu.
Western Bay principals take day to network
Western Bay of Plenty principals have the day off to build networks and discuss ideas.
Heart transplant recipient: 'It's the best gift anyone can have'
A man who survived several heart attacks is grateful for second chance after transplant.
Vegan Māori challenges dismal health stats
Keynote speaker at Vegan Expo concerned about Māori health outcomes, writes Peter Shand.
Debate rages over begging, rough sleeping bans
Retailers across the city are welcoming the bans, as does one social agency leader.
Alternative health practitioner: 'Health organisations tried to shut me down'
The naturopath had paint thrown at her car. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Drink-driver who caused train death avoids jail
Tauranga drink-driver avoids jail after causing the death of a close friend.
'Freak accident' on highway almost impales man
See the pictures of the extremely close call on the Te Puke Highway.
Head Hunter's plan for friend to take blame for gun backfires
Friend tried to take rap for Head Hunter's AR-15 firearm. Then both were sent to prison.
Riegers take Spirit voyage in memory of Hamish
The Spirit of New Zealand docked in Tauranga on November 13-15.
'Unforgivable' - Homeless react to ban on begging and rough sleeping
Votes to ban begging in Tauranga's CBD "unforgivable". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Homeless react to Tauranga ban on begging and rough sleeping
Votes to ban begging and rough sleeping in Tauranga's CBD labelled "unforgivable". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
All Blacks Sevens preparing for Dubai
Back from injury, Bay sevens player Ngarohi McGarvey-Black is happy to be contracted.
Struggling to learn: Understanding kids' different brains is 'like coming out of the fog'
Teachers say understanding kids' brains is 'like coming out of the fog'.
Motivation no issue for Black Ferns Sevens
The Black Ferns Sevens in full preparation mode for the Dubai Sevens.
AC/DC drummer's mansion on the highway to sell
Australian rock star Phil Rudd is hoping to sell his Tauranga mansion.
'Totally dangerous' driving captured on dashcam
A driver who passed another vehicle on State Highway 36 has been called stupid.
Local Focus: 'This whole town has become one big Airbnb'
Airbnb supports a bed tax to help solve the problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga mum of seven in emergency housing after living in tent
Mum of seven says she is being unfairly discriminated against trying to find a home.
The Kiwi soldier who almost made it home
Wounded and gassed on the battlefield, he made it back to New Zealand and headed for home.
SH2 crash just hours before petition presented
The crash happened within sight of the white crosses to signify deaths on the road.
Warnings as deadly disease strikes Bay of Plenty
Health authorities are warning of a national outbreak of fatal infectious disease.
Drugs, firearms, cash seized in Tauranga raid
Four people have been arrested and drugs, firearms and cash seized.