Latest from Tauranga

One person dead after crash in Te Puke between car and motorcycle

The crash happened around 12.30pm on Saturday.

'Pretending to be ok': Menopause survey reveals hidden struggle

More than half of Kiwi women have severe symptoms, with 84pc impacted at work.

'Close to burnout': Striking cardiologist slams 'abusive' health system

'We, as specialists, are just getting squeezed,' he says.

Sonya Bateson: Fresh trauma deserves the most recognition in our justice system

Opinion: The sentence discounts for cultural reports should be far smaller.

10 of the best: Where to take Dad this Father’s Day (or any day, for that matter)

From the gamer to the luxe-life lovin', we've got the many types of dads covered.

Her son felt 'dumb' and 'left behind': Mothers call for dyslexia diagnosis funding

"I was trying my hardest but my hardest isn’t as good as everyone else’s."

Mark Lister: Will we see a post-election sharemarket rally?

OPINION: The economic and market backdrop during any election period is always unique.

'Super proud': Tauranga Boys’ College First XV to play-off for third

“Another five minutes and it could have been our game but not today.”

New $340k fire pump truck likely written off in crash

It crashed and rolled on Thursday around 10am.

45min in the ocean at 12.30am: Teens take on 40-hour challenge for mental health

Navy Seal-style training will challenge boys physically, emotionally and mentally.

Complaint about Julian Batchelor’s anti-co-governance booklet referred to police

Batchelor says 120,000+ booklets have been distributed in and around Tauranga.

'Biggest-ever' AIMS Games to descend on Tauranga

This year also welcomes back international schools from the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Samoa.

'Smouldering' stink: Cause of pong pervading Mount Maunganui found

Bay of Plenty Regional Council says it received several calls to its Pollution Hotline.

Coastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problems

Several marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.

Architectural designer struck off building register for two years

The architectural designer was stuck off the Licensed Building Practitioners' register.

'Gone to Aussie': Infrastructure workers ditch NZ for more money, year-round work

"We find it really, really hard to find skilled, drug-free staff."

'Heartbreaking': Roadworks blamed as 20yo business shuts after 18 months in CBD

'I just can’t do it anymore … I am sinking into a black hole.'

'Difference between life and death' - New SH2 median barriers may slow emergency services

An ex-firefighter fears they could be the difference between life and death.