Union workers are threatening to picket the arrival of a shipment of Chinese-made railway wagons at the Port of Tauranga.

Shopping at farmers' markets feeds the heart, mind, soul and stomach. Kirsten Warner checked out some of the best products and top stallholders, just a sample of the many treats on offer.

A couple suffered serious injuries when they were beaten in a home invasion in Tauranga overnight.

Wet weekends needn't be dull, writes Gill South.

A teacher and three students were assaulted during an attack involving seven teenagers at Tauranga Girls' College - and the mother of one victim is "disgusted" at how the school has handled the incident.

Libby Nicholson-Moon finds 10 of the best cafes for Sunday brunch.

A fitness fan wants designated areas where naturists can run and cycle in the buff.