Latest from Tauranga

Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay

The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.

Biggest swells of 2021: North Island's east coast smashed

The swells are the biggest seen this year, lifeguard service says.

The fake $50 and the off-duty cop: How a man was nabbed for making fake money

How did he do it and why?

'He just didn't have to be killed': Grieving whānau speak out after police shooting

Keeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.

Local Focus: Commissioners on tour in Tauranga

Commissioners Long-term Plan out for public feedback. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Andrea Fox: Gibson's exit symptomatic of shambolic Ports of Auckland

OPINION: A tale of two port CEO resignations.

Benefit boosts 'like Lotto' for some, Budget offers less for others

Benefit rises will help people cover costs such as extra fuel, food, shoes or other goods.

Gangsters' paradise: Police figures reveal the gang capital of NZ

There were 1058 gang members in October 2017 in the Bay. Now there are 1493.

'No one wants to lose a child.' Rural schools want consistent speed limits

Submitters call for a consistent approach to speed limits outside rural schools.

'A monster': Survivor hits out as serial rapist locked up indefinitely

'I am standing here today to reclaim my confidence and power.'

Local Focus: Today is ME day

"Chronic Fatigue doesn't do it justice." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Scared for my life': Witness in double murder trial says gun was turned on him

A Crown witness has described what happened when the man he worked for was fatally shot.

'Massive inquiry': New townhouse development to be built opposite Tauranga racecourse

The Stables in Greerton had "massive inquiries" in days, Bask in the Mount has sold out.

DoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in Tauranga

The great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.

Tauranga's Olivia Rogers fighting to be hired on The Apprentice

Hitting screens tonight, the first season boasts a $50,000 prize Rogers likes the look of.

Exclusive: Man charged in plot to import cocaine from Mexico worked at Tauranga port

A stevedore was among eight people arrested after an eight-month covert investigation.