Latest from Tauranga

'Steer clear of protected areas': Out-of-towners caught fishing at Mōtītī Island

The Mōtītī Protection Area came into force in August.

Killer dad's partner jailed over 5-year-old's death

She stood by and did nothing. A little boy died. Now she's been sentenced.

'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'

The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.

Couple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensions

The couple have been stuck in Australia for nearly a year.

Tauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayed

Tio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.

Local Focus: Ocean sports are just a Friday Float away

Accessible water sports for people with disabilities on offer at Mount Maunganui.

Trial date set for David Kuka murder accused

Two men who deny murdering Tauranga father David Kuka are heading to trial.

Letters: Cancelled Les Mis production 'right up there with the best'

Our readers have their say.

Mamaku's O'Sullivan dozen: 'Love is hard work but it's worth it'

Sister shares what she learned from growing up with 11 siblings.

How to help kids beat the back-to-school blues

It's back to school for our teens, tweens and kids over the next few weeks. Are you ready?

Business digest: Bay house sale prices continue to rise

Got business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz .

Gym questions officials over location of interest

A Tauranga Gym is challenging its close contact place of interest notification.

'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prep

Five cases have been reported in the Bay of Plenty District Health Board area this summer.

'We can't carry on like this': Domestic tourism up, but not enough for some

Tauranga businesses have managed to scrape together an okay summer despite struggles.

'Brick and mortar days are done': City's last video store closes for good

After eight years, Tauranga's Travis Ross has decided to shut up shop.

Seven new Covid cases in Rotorua, eight in Bay of Plenty

Today's case numbers and locations of interest.

Thousands a month: Model predicts Bay Omicron peak case numbers

But booster shots would make a difference to the number of cases, the ministry says.

From Parliament to prison: How an Aussie politico ended up in a Kiwi remand cell

Tauranga man Tio Faulkner went from rubbing shoulders with Prime Ministers to an NZ jail.