Anxious wait for businesses, school week jumbled: How the latest Covid cases are impacting us
There are three new cases of the virus in the community, forcing a jump in alert levels.
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'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup village
Sport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.
'A gift from God': How one organisation is saving lives
Big-hearted programme gives addicted, homeless and mentally unwell people a second chance.
Shark study sought: 'Things have changed now' says expert
Shark expert Riley Elliott wants to uncover what happens under the water near Bowentown.
'Vigilante' gets home detention for violently stabbing two men in unprovoked attacks
Despite the violent attacks, Daniel Ernst isn't going to jail.
16 years on: Tsunami alert sirens still two years away
Tsunami alert sirens have been debated in Tauranga since 2005.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: Staff members recall fatal robbery 33 years on
The second day of a high-profile trial has started.
Gang accused in attempted murder trial claims 'mistaken identity'
A Black Power gang member from Whakatane is defending an attempted murder charge.
'Huge': $1m-plus sales soar in small seaside holiday towns
The number of $1 million-plus properties sold in Waihi Beach has tripled in a year.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: Barman shot dead after throwing glass at armed robber
Defence lawyer: 'This case is one of New Zealand's long-standing and terrible mysteries.'
Trial begins for 1987 Red Fox Tavern murder, robbery
The jury that will decide on an infamous cold case has been selected today.
Superyacht city: Who'll be watching America's Cup in style
Who'll be out watching the America's Cup on a superyacht and what will it cost?
Samantha Motion: Changes to school names are remaking history
Opinion: Name changes can be met with grumbles of history erased.
Liz Davies: The tide is turning for better understanding of te ao Māori
OPINION: There has been an increasing understanding of te ao Māori.
Local Focus: Battle of the BBQs judges looking for 'good clean bite'
Low and slow barbecue comp brings 20 teams to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fatal boat crash: Mum 'robbed' of chance to say goodbye
Mum calls for change in maritime laws to crack down on drunk skippers.
Murdered toddler: 'She is nobody's little princess any longer'
The impact of Maketū toddler Nevaeh Ager's murder was revealed at attacker's sentencing.
Local Focus: New Pāpāmoa school opens
The Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is open for business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'He's fine, he's asleep': Crash skipper failed to seek help for fatally injured mate
Drunken decision to go fishing ends with one man dead, other charged with manslaughter.
Family swear at judge as man who killed his best friend jailed
Carden Soole killed Joshua Michael Louis Copestake on January 4 last year.
'Brutal in the extreme': Dad who murdered 2-year-old daughter sentenced to life in prison
The Maketū father who murdered his 2-daughter has been sentenced.
Wealth of trouble: Average house price hits new milestone
Prices are up 12.8 per cent on a year ago - and set to rise further, property expert says.
Liquor store robbery: 'I've never seen one this bad'
Offender says "I'm sorry ... but I have to" during assault on bottle store worker.
Downgraded: Embattled council's credit rating takes a hit
'Tauranga City Council's financial management has weakened, in our view.'
Local Focus: Tauranga hosepipe ban imminent
New restrictions "within a week" unless things change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Back-to-school stress to be 'amplified' this year
The budget advisory service is busier this year as families prepare for back to school.
Man bitten by shark at Papamoa: DoC warning over great whites
People should be aware and avoid swimming in the main channels of the harbour.
42 years, 413 dead bodies: Police photographer retires
In more than 25 years as a forensic police photographer, you see a lot.
Homeownership dreams slip away for retirees
As more elderly remain in the rental pool, demand is outstripping supply.
$220k Māori ward referendum decried as petition achieves numbers
Endorsement "doesn't mean it's home and hosed", says Māori wards supporter Buddy Mikaere.
'Humiliating and depressing experience': Councillor quits, prompting byelection
'I've felt relief that I didn't have to go and battle again'.
Historical Covid-19 case confirmed at Port of Tauranga
The case is historical and not infectious, the ports said.