Latest from Tauranga

Murder trial: 'Burglary gone wrong' by another man, defence says

The defence argues Brian Hilton's death was committed by another man during a burglary.

'Deeply disappointed': School zone changes to go ahead for Arataki School

Arataki School first opened in 1963, with the community growing around the school.

'Groundbreaking' migrant pōwhiri in Tauranga may become permanent

Hundreds attended what is believed to be the first migrant pōwhiri.

'Huge' fire in tall hedge in Bethlehem seen for miles around

'The flames are at the height of the lamppost.'

'Heck of an increase': Fees for burials and cremations set to rise by 40 per cent

Other rising fees included water supply charges and dog registrations.

'Stunning' Ōmokoroa home wins supreme award at House of the Year

The Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau awards were held last night in Tauranga.

'We pulled it off': Photographer reflects on Rainbow Warrior bombing investigation

Alan Arnold joined the police in 1956 as a trainee cadet.

Wife plans 24hr fundraising Mount walkathon after losing husband to cancer

Debra lost her husband Phil to cancer just six months after they married.

'We are hurting': Outrage over skilled worker immigration lockout

'There is no indication when those wheels are going to get back in motion.'

Countdown Fraser Cove evacuated after false alarm

Countdown Fraser Cove was evacuated after false alarm.

Suspicious car fire in Tauranga

Inquiries into the fire are continuing.

First welcome for Tauranga migrants this weekend

Ngāi Te Rangi hosting a powhiri, the first of its kind, for those who call Aotearoa home.

Check your ticket! Tauranga Lotto winner

A Tauranga Lotto player will be feeling lucky this morning.

Three injured in three-vehicle crash in Maungatapu

One person was trapped in a vehicle after the crash.

Mussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasion

One PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.

Ōpōtiki murder trial: CCTV analysis found two persons of interest

A forensic imaging specialist gave evidence on day three of the trial.

Tauranga man charged with armed robbery and kidnapping

A Tauranga man is facing kidnapping, armed robbery and driving charges

Letters to the editor: If Aussies get a handle on Covid our tradies will leave in droves

Readers have their say.