Latest from Tauranga

Mauao vandalism draws local outrage

"These signs are there to help locals and manuhiri [visitors] enjoy this iconic taonga."

Mana wave brings smiles amid traffic delays

Comments on social media have been overwhelmingly positive.

Years of complaints over Tauranga school teacher’s actions

A former student has requested a formal inquiry into the actions of Pinky Green.

Commuter ferry could set sail in Tauranga

Auckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.

Watch: Potential 'tragedy' avoided as launch comes to aid of struggling waka

The small vessel was being blown out to sea with a torn sail and six on board.

Sobs as man found guilty of sexually abusing partner's nieces and nephews

The Crown told the jury the five cousins were “genuine, believable witnesses”.

What I eat every day: A physio's tips to optimise your diet and exercise

Advice for how to harness your health and live better for longer.

Mount residents 'furious' at decision on high-rise rules

'If ... it was a normal democracy, there’s no way that that would get ruled in.'

Mark Lister: Sell in May and go away?

OPINON: There are definitely a few reasons to think we might get a few bumps in the road.

Tauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about voting

It's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.

Nominations close today for Tauranga's first council election in nearly five years

The last council was sacked in 2021 by then-Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.

'Baffling': Dad slates govt decision delay building Ōmokoroa a high school

Father says he'll move rather than make his kids bus up to 90 minutes into Tauranga.

Phone data, text message seal meth-making man's fate

Cellphone data put accused man at property where methamphetamine was being made.

Child injured in Pyes Pa crash discharged from hospital

The crash on Cheyne Rd was reported about 4.11pm.

Commission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount Maunganui

Commissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.

Myrtle rust: Mount golf club to fell three pōhutukawa, check nearly 400 trees

About 800 trees are planted on the privately owned 18-hole golf course.

Stories from 56 years of fostering: Part two

'The hardest part is when you see them return or go back to the parent...'

Revealed: 13 properties council might sell to fund $306m civic project

A 'popular' free car park in a shopping district is one of them.