Latest from Tauranga

New council bins leave some less than impressed

Some people plan to keep paying for a private pick-up, on top of the rates-funded one.

Mayor's plea as fight for Katikati bypass 'has not gone away'

"We are still fighting for it. It has not gone away."

Nancy Langton: A life spent inspiring others

Nancy Langton, who touched many lives, died after a battle with ovarian cancer.

Ōmanawa double murder accused's brother gives evidence

A brother of an Ōmanawa double murder accused has given evidence at his trial in Tauranga.

Letters to the editor: History is in the past, leave Greerton's name alone

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'Our family is broken': Community rallies to help whānau of teen battling cancer

'Cancer is a horrible thing for your child to get.'

'We must lead in this space': DHB launch sustainability plan

The DHB acknowledged its carbon emissions were "detrimental" to people's health.

Letters to the editor: Commission got it right for Bay Venues

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Port of Tauranga bid to fast-track $68.5m expansion rejected

The $68.5m port project could create 368 jobs during construction and more than 81 after.

DHB failed in its care of mental health patient - commissioner

The DHB CEO has apologised to the family of the young man.

Couple on trial after two men shot dead in Ōmanawa

An Auckland man is on trial accused of murdering two men at an Ōmanawa property.

Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand

COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.

Luke Kirkness: why Greerton is the place to be in Tauranga

Opinion: Luke Kirkness's take on the suburb that's full of character

Mum of three's daily run on SH2 worse than ever

"It used to be fairly free-flowing... but now the traffic never seems to let up."

Should this New Zealand suburb change its name?

Suburb Spotlight: Well-known Tauranga figures call for the suburb name to be changed.

'You can die on stage': Ben Elton returns to comedy stand-up with NZ tour

After a stellar 40-year career, comedy king Ben Elton is coming to Tauranga.

New ship cuts refuel times at Tauranga Port

It is the only operating refuelling vessel in New Zealand.

Kiri Gillespie: Ratepayers will have to clean up the mess of Bella Vista saga

Opinion: Construction cowboys need reeling in but $200,000 fines don't cut it.