Latest from Tauranga

‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievements

The event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.

'Didn’t get what we wanted': Pathlab workers strike for second time in two months

Members didn't like striking 'but it's ... our only means to enact any sort of change'.

‘Why shouldn’t it be an iwi’: Ngāpuhi’s Northport investment push

The Tupu Tonu fund aims to strengthen its role in regional infrastructure.

‘Extreme lengths’: Woman takes revenge on ex-partner’s new wife by revealing OnlyFans content

An ex took screenshots of explicit content and sent them to victim's friends and family.

Mother of missing Tauranga doctor makes fresh plea for help

'Three years on from one of the worst days of my life as a mother and as a person.'

BoP crash leaves one critically injured, road reopens

Two others were taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries.

‘Low trust’: Mount Maunganui street closure sparks community tension

Mayor Mahé Drysdale said road changes aim to balance safety and accessibility.

‘Incredibly proud’: Omanu triumphs in national surf championships

Omanu won the Alan Gardner Trophy for the first time in its 78-year history.

'It’s a perfect area': 89 new homes to be built in Tauranga

Construction will begin on the two-storey development at the end of 2025.

‘Tragic irony’: Ex prison officer who worked in sex offenders unit convicted of child rape

Shane Clayden was a custodial officer in a sexual offenders unit. Now he's an inmate.

Music event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refund

The Timeless Summer Tour has been cancelled three months after being postponed.

‘Never intended’: School lunch that burned student wrongly reheated in oven

A Bay of Plenty school reported lunches arriving so hot that containers exploded.

Why tree removal in Greerton has left locals feeling uprooted

“I feel really, really sad. It’s taken character away."

Rising stars: Young riders shine at Rotorua’s Whip Off Champs

Day three began at 6am with pump track events for the Under 15s title.

Local water services: Should Rotorua go it alone?

Options include an in-house model or partnering with other councils.

15 boats damaged in marina fire, cause under investigation

Four boats, including a yacht, were moved to the hard deck due to damage.

‘Desperate need’: Calls grow for Pāpāmoa East community hub

A Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says.

‘Great NZ: Family Court pioneer and legal giant dies at 89

Sir Peter Trapski 'wrote the book' on family law in NZ.