Latest from Tauranga

Man says he walked into a room to see his fiancee being raped

'It's not what it looks like,' the man accused of rape allegedly told her fiance.

On The Up: The 'iconic' Mount Maunganui building getting 'a makeover'

'I would love something to go in here that is an asset to the town ... '

Police response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staff

Minister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death.

Joe Biden's 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis explained

Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which affects 1 in 10 Kiwi men.

The end of an era: Hillier Centre closes after decades of community service

The closure has prompted several organisations to relocate.

'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup

Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.

'I'm the outcast': Niece speaks of how uncle's sexual assault made her the villain

'I feel as if I’ve lost so much more from your actions than you did,' she told him.

'Worst it's been': How cafes are adjusting to soaring butter prices

'Butter-wise, we haven't passed the buck on to the consumer yet.'

Opinion: US-China tariff truce sparks major market rebound

US and China agreed to a 90-day tariff truce, reducing tensions significantly.

14 rescued from launch sinking off Tauranga coast

'Fourteen people on board are all accounted for and back on dry land.'

Building momentum: Ōtūmoetai College's legacy spans six decades

The school grew from 800 students in 1965 to over 2000 in recent years.

'Flaxmere's time': 150 social homes planned for Hawke's Bay

Hawke’s Bay was chosen due to high emergency housing needs and waitlists.

Soldier in a hen house: Battle of Crete veteran's memories shared

Mount Maunganui will host a memorial service for Battle of Crete this Sunday.

'Just not sustainable': Rally planned to protest 12% rates increase

Organisers say the proposed 12% rates increase is unsustainable.

Tauranga Mayor finally buys home in city - why he isn't moving in yet

Mahé Drysdale's new home in Pāpāmoa is rented out for now.

'Like riding on marbles': Motorcyclists blame loose gravel for crash

The crash involved three riders from a group of 12, all aged over 50.

Medical emergency: SH25 closure as person airlifted to hospital

The person, who suffered a medical event, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.

On The Up: Staying active - seniors forge bonds at Katikati gym

The trio are all 88 years old and regulars at Katifit on Sheffield St.