Latest from Tauranga

Take what they need: Why this humble Tauranga op-shop doesn't price its items

”There’s good things there for them, regardless of how much of a donation they give."

Coromandel washout: Traffic increase prompts speed limit change

Traffic data showed an increase of 20 per cent, or around 500 vehicles per day.

Student discharged from hospital after being hit by car

The student was hit by a car on Ōtūmoetai Rd around 3.20pm on Tuesday.

Primary school student hit by car trying to retrieve ball

The incident happened after school.

How to solve our road circus: Kick these dangerous habits

Opinion: It’s not just about getting there; it’s about getting there safely.

The Premium Debate: New subdivisions abound, but infrastructure zero

Opinion: Our online premium subscribers have their say.

Local Focus: Shifting to alternative modes of transport

Private cars account for 90 per cent of journeys in Tauranga and it’s causing headaches.

Photos: Tauranga home takes out supreme award at region's House of the Year

The building company took out several awards.

'Dead bodies over our property': Couple say ash from faulty cremator 'ruined' their lives

Legacy Funeral Homes Limited admits illegal discharges from its crematorium.

Crane company boss slams state of NZ roads

'The roads are the worst I've seen them,' says McLeod Cranes’ Scott McLeod.

'Not again' says jewellery worker as armed robber returns - 'I have to' he replies

A 26yo man robbed one store twice and burgled another in a mall crime spree.

Beyond Border Patrol: A shoutout to those in these vital and often thankless jobs

OPINION: Biosecurity NZ officers battle invasive species to preserve New Zealand's beauty.

Pineapple on pizza? Christopher Luxon shows his lighter side - and a hidden talent

The National Party leader has some fun before getting down to serious business.

‘Had a gutsful’: Business quits city's main street after 30 years

Others are thinking of doing the same thing as project comes under fire.

Winston Peters on the biggest threat to NZ First’s 2023 election campaign

The NZ First leader promises to announce the "flavour" of his tax policy.

'Reaching out to people all across the world': Teen mental health advocate honoured

When Claire first arrived from China five years ago, she struggled to fit in.

Coromandel storm: Paediatric occupational therapist has to reshedule all appointments

102mm of rain has fallen in eight hours with more to come.

'Most significant investment’: Civic precinct to get $21m in TECT funding

Council commissioners are preparing to meet to decide how best to progress the project.