Latest from Tauranga

Masseuse to the All Blacks: How Elly Hunt found success with her dream job

Working with New Zealand’s iconic rugby team was a pinnacle she never thought she'd reach.

'Feels like we’re going backwards': One woman elected in Tauranga council election

Scoular said she was 'sad to be the only woman' on a council of 10 in a 'modern city'.

Mahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former Olympian

The double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.

Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry

He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.

Ex-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayor

Progress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.

Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it

During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.

Boat ramp parking charge not on, says fisherman

Boaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga.

Seymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'

His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.

What last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's election

Turnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.

'Very shocked': Young grower wins prestigious horticulture award

Winner accepts award in front of work colleagues and best friend.

Wednesday winnings! Local player bags Lotto win

One lucky player from Auckland also scooped $1 million.

$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to Ombudsman

Internal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.

'Disastrous during storms and crashes': Downer power workers face job cut proposal

Union says workers at nine depots across the North Island in talks over job future.

Mayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High Court

It comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.

Climate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey

He says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.

So much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing market

Massive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?

Likely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoP

The fast-moving low is likely to be classed an explosive cyclogenesis, aka "weather bomb".

Parking camera trial for BoP towns

New roving parking cameras being trialled in the Western Bay of Plenty.