Latest from Tauranga

Sonya Bateson: Why is tipping rearing its ugly head in our society?

OPINION: 'Now I fear that tipping is creeping more and more into everyday life.'

Letters: Governments come and go - individuals like Ardern are rare

Readers have their say.

50km before 50: Councillor by weekday, Tarawera Ultramarathon runner by weekend

More than 5000 people are expected to take part in the event.

PM Chris Hipkins on Tauranga growth woes and economic plans

Getting young people into work was a key part of the PM's trip to Tauranga.

'A little miracle' no one injured in 'horrific' Maungatapu slip - PM

Hipkins visited families displaced after slips who are now fighting for insurance cover.

Appeal for sightings of Bay of Plenty man missing for two months

Despite 'extensive searches' across the region, the Murupara man cannot be found.

PM in Tauranga: Hipkins visits residents affected by slips

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is visiting Tauranga today.

Kiri Gillespie: Financial caution needed by those who can't really afford to travel

It's great people are getting on planes again, but not everyone can afford to.

Premium debate: Looming cyclone stirs opinion of news coverage

Subscribers have their say on whether news of a potential cyclone is worth it.

Ngahi Bidois: Sharing the fruit of the knowledge tree

OPINION: There is no new knowledge that someone did not know before you.

Letters to the editor: New Zealand history was taught in schools

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Mike Dawson on the 'massive undertaking' skiing 1000km across Antarctica

The coldest day nearly got to -40 but Mike Dawson says the trip was 'very incredible'.

'Insects will go nuts': Creepy crawlies expected to emerge after wet weather

Pest exterminators: 'We are standing by for an influx of calls.'

Probation service fails device check on released killer

Monica Cantwell's rapist and murderer's life free in society revealed.

Heavy rain: Major slips hit soaked region

A number of local roads are closed.

Maungatapu landslide: More slips loom for Tauranga as authorities brace for more rain

The council says clean-up will start once forecasted heavy rain passes.

'Flying off the pallets': 1500 sandbags distributed amid heavy rain warning

The sandbags were on offer to anyone who felt they needed to protect their property.

Trial date set for eight people accused of murdering Mitchell Te Kani

Seven men and a woman are accused of murdering the Tauranga man last year.