Historical Covid-19 case confirmed at Port of Tauranga
The case is historical and not infectious, the ports said.
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Farro Fresh plans three new stores
"Capacity to do at least one new store a year" - Bryce Howard.
Don Brash to speak against Māori wards in Tauranga
"A lot of people are unhappy. We were asked to speak at a meeting about the issue."
What do tenancy law changes mean for domestic abuse victims?
New rules for renters aim to make life easier for victims of abuse but will it work?
'Thought the whole house was going to fall down': Resident close to quake epicentre shares story
People have described feeling the quakes around the Bay of Plenty.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
'Dad may not come home again': One year on, family's fears for missing man
One year on, there is still no sign of the Tauranga man who vanished.
NZ's Best Beach: Northland's Matapōuri and Bay of Plenty's Mount Maunganui
NZ's best beach finalists: Today, Matapōuri and "The Mount"; Tomorrow, the "wildcards".
Father in hospital after 'brutal' bashing while he tried to protect his kids
Police are appealing for any information about the attack in Papamoa on Sunday.
'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise
'We have been well behind for some years.'
Local Focus: On patrol with the harbourmaster
'We still get people going out without lifejackets.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.
Conservation cadets poised for environment work
David Parker welcomes the first intake in the Jobs for Nature programme.
Revealed: What sweeteners desperate tenants are offering landlords
Demand continues to outstrip supply in the rental market.
Roll estimates give Tauranga a new biggest school
Principals of fast-growing schools complain the ministry is moving too slow on new builds.
Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
Bay MP: People upset at fire siren should 'get some earplugs'
Fire sirens the 'price we need to pay' for being protected, says MP.
'Heartbreaking': Men on stag do trash five-star waterfront hostel
"People need to understand what the hell we've been through in the last year."
Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow
Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.
'It's stuffed': Global supply chain woes spark fears of empty shelves
Customers are starting to notice gaps on shelves which could drive up prices.
Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?
Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'What the hell is wrong with this town': Refuge reports horrific abuse
The question comes after domestic violence callouts increased over the holiday period.
Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren
Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.
New in town? Riverbug rafting and motortrikes in Tauranga
The sun, sand and surf are still there, but there are many new reasons to visit.
Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off
The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.
Photos: Hapū mark 175 years since battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.
Omanawa Falls 'never been open to public'. Yet people keep coming
Omanawa Falls has never been open to the public, the council says.
Fatal shark attack: Beach reopens to swimmers, but rāhui remains for some
The rāhui follows the death of Kaelah Marlow in a suspected shark attack.
Fatal shark incident: Waihī Beach reopens to swimmers
Kaelah Marlow died on Thursday after reportedly being injured by a shark.
Local Focus: Speed radar in Tauranga Harbour targeting jetskiers
Harbourmaster takes aim with new radar technology. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Pink plastic contaminates mince at Tauranga supermarket
Mince from the Tauriko store is being recalled.
Tauranga shoplifters reaching for more 'valuable' items as numbers spike
New shoplifting figures show thefts are continuing to rise in the city.
Man dies at Omanawa Falls
Police called about 2.30pm after someone failed to return to their group.