Latest from Tauranga

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the teachers’ strike
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'We need to look after our teachers': Parents share why they back today's strike
More than 50,000 educators across the country will go on strike today.

Is this 'the most unkept city in NZ'? Why one resident says yes
'Walking around town, there are lots of weeds growing up to half a metre high.'

Foiled flush: Rain blamed as sewer overflows rise in region
'We ask people to please only flush the three P’s'

Murder trial: 'I couldn’t work out who anyone was in the dark, then boom'
The witness hid behind a shed because he didn’t want to be 'blasted'.

EpiPen funding 'took a load off' for allergy sufferers
However, Allergy NZ says more education about changes is needed.

Opinion: Alcohol free means alcohol free...even if you're VIP
OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says there should be no exceptions.

'We don’t want to turn these people away': Homelessness blamed for library incidents
There have been 15 incidents of antisocial behaviour at He Puna Manawa library in Tauranga

'I need an ambulance': Murder trial hears 111 calls, accused claims he thought victim had gun
The murder trial of a Bay of Plenty man enters day two.

Reports of stolen cats in Pāpāmoa unfounded
Police received reports of a large number of cats being held at an address.

Ōmanawa murder accused claims fatal shooting was act of self-defence
Trial of man accused of murdering a Tauranga man at Ōmanawa begins today.

'It takes a village': Pride Picnic turnout shows Tauranga's diversity
The picnic topped off a week of celebrations for 2023 Tauranga Moana Pride Week.

New sites for Tauranga Racecourse confirmed despite majority support for it to stay
Hearings on the future of the racecourse and golf club begin next month.

'We are helpless': Store owners frustrated as retail crime doubles
'It is really hard nowadays to be honest. It is quite scary,' says one dairy owner.

Mitchell Te Kani death: Ninth person charged in Tauranga homicide investigation
A 36-year-old man has been charged.

'Aggressive', 'intimidating': Poor behaviour prompts concern for council ACC claims
Figures from ACC reveal exactly what the most common injuries are at our councils.

Business Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announced
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‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverage
It's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.

'Alive and dead': Missing doctor's friends speak out over new CCTV footage
'I can’t grieve properly and move on. We desperately need answers.'

'We're tired of waiting': Educators meet in Tauranga ahead of nationwide strike
Demands include better pay, more help in the classroom and support for counsellors.

Readers share feedback on pensioner who can't afford to retire
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on pensioners and retirement.

'My calling': Full-time volunteer reflects on nearly four-year stint helping homeless
Laura Wood has been leading the charitable trust since October 2019.

Sonya Bateson: Drag performance for children just cute, wholesome fun
OPINION: Dressing up can be magical.

'Hugely needed': Building to start on two new schools for Ōmokoroa next year
The primary school and secondary school would cater to to more than 1100 students.

200ha, 400 businesses, 5700 people and not finished: How big will this business estate get?
New details reveal just how massive it will ultimately be.

State Highway 2 reopens at Taneatua after car hits bridge
Motorists are asked to take alternative routes.