Latest from Tauranga

Department of Corrections 'sorry' for distress over Reihana release

Dave Gunn says he hopes his experience might help other grieving families in the future.

Shop owner gets apology from star of 'name and shame' video

"He just wanted to show he's sincerely sorry."

Calls for 'monster' Jason Reihana to die slow, painful death

The father of a man murdered by his girlfriend's jealous ex has forgiven the killer.

Tauranga driver Ben Thomasen in running for two NZ titles

A rally of mixed fortunes for the Tauranga crews on the Coromandel roads.

The Elms: Land grab or historic opportunity?

A Tauranga historic site provokes controversy and pointed comments.

Workmanship and attention to detail clinches building apprentice award

Results were announced at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club on Friday.

'Kick in the guts': Double murderer's early release

Police apologise after family not warned killer was out and living nearby.

Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park

Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.

'Traumatic': Mum's horror after toddler twins struck with measles

A Tauranga mum is warning other parents of the perils of measles.

'We're really stoked': High school's facial hair policy change welcomed

The policy now allows students to have 'clean and tidy' facial hair.

Local Focus: Life Coach running for Council

Kiddie wants to be the voice of the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Govt tops up fund for $5m visitor information centre

Minister says new hub will allow Tauranga to 'present its best face to visitors'.

Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a crack at council

30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga Olympic silver medallist testing Olympic waters

49er FX sailors -Alex Maloney and Tauranga's Molly Meech to compete in Tokyo 2020 test

Obituary: A farewell to motorcycle legend Rod Coleman

The first Kiwi to win at the Isle of Man, and a national and international champion.

North Island braces for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes

Severe thunderstorm watch in place from Taranaki to Northland until midnight tonight.

Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a go at Council

30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Broken wing contributed to Tauranga paraglider's death

Coroner rules on cause of death of paraglider who died after falling mid-flight.