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.

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

Police want help to find a 23-year-old Tauranga man missing since the beginning of the month.

Tauranga is making a name for itself as a serious foodie destination, writes Catherine Smith.

Shoes can make all the difference to your look, says footwear designer Lilah Winchester.