Latest from Tauranga
'Unique opportunity': Live demonstrations of waka carving, lashing
Master carvers will demonstrate daily from 10am to 4pm until June 29.
'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dying
Funeral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.
'Intolerable': Delays for quake-prone fire station rebuild sparks union ire
'We have been very patient, but our patience is at an end,' says firefighter.
Transport operators outraged over condition of SH2 bridge
More than 2000 vehicles use the bridge daily, including nearly 1000 trucks.
Rotorua, Taupō riders hit the podiums in Italy
A 17yo has claimed third place in the junior women's downhill final in Italy.
Revealed: The first four housing projects backed by $100m fund
It will enable 65 homes in Tauranga South, Pāpāmoa, Greerton and Bethlehem.
Opinion: Why stagflation fears are back on the radar
ANZ survey shows over 50% of NZ firms plan to raise prices.
'He was trying to kill me': Bus driver punched, choked as passengers lash out
And a 14-year-old boy punched a driver after he missed a turn near Tauranga Boys' College.
Graeme Dingle leader steps back after 25 years, will still lead Project K
He founded Kiwi Can in Ōpōtiki and Tauranga, reaching over 3700 youth weekly.
'Max capacity': Good news for growing school squeezing classes into library
Maungatapu School in Tauranga will receive three new classrooms for its growing roll.
Tauranga couple's 'amazing journey' to parenthood
Anna Keogh and her husband Kyle were told they'd never conceive their own children.
Hannah Cross embraces creativity for Miss Universe NZ finale
She repurposes op-shop gowns to highlight her creative skills and sustainable fashion.
'Stars in the sky': Matariki ceremony cherishes those passed
The ceremony included calling out names of loved ones and touching a pounamu.
Why a journalist roleplayed a rescue victim with Bay of Plenty’s Civil Defence team
The team will hold an open recruitment night on June 26.
Why a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management plan
Hint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.
More oval balls for Bay Oval? Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat
'It’s an expensive asset, and it should be well-used.'
Winter fire warning for seniors after Waihī death
People aged 60-plus accounted for 55% of all house fire deaths over the past 5 years.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
The Bay of Plenty town with second highest pokie spend
95% of residents live in decile eight to 10 deprivation areas.
Bid to reopen bar closed for months divides community
The aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.
Police warn gangs after major drug operation
Police arrested 20 Greazy Dogs members over alleged meth crimes in Bay of Plenty.
'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet
Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.
Police raid Greazy Dogs gang: Claim 'significant blow' with five arrests, $1.5m assets seized
Five members and associates of motorcycle gang charged with meth offences.
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
'Hugely rewarding': Bay volunteers share why they do it
National Volunteer Week celebrates the efforts of volunteers across New Zealand.
'Staff taking the hit': Workload worries as council slashes jobs
Tauranga City Council is cutting 98 jobs to save $12.3 million and reduce rates.
From music to markets: Top events in the Bay of Plenty this season
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.