Latest from Mt Maunganui

Port baffled by proposed $100m mitigation claim from local iwi

Ngai Te Rangi one of several iwi contesting Port of Tauranga's plans.

Broken ribs, punctured lung: Injured cyclist says traffic is 'ridiculous' on beachside road

"I won’t ride down that end of Oceanbeach Rd anymore."

Bright prospects for NZ kiwifruit export sales in next five years

Zespri must get on top of fruit quality issues quickly, says Craigs Investment Partners.

'Very distressed': Surfer saves three swimmers from 'horrendous rip'

'I was just really thankful that I was able to give them another Christmas together.'

Speedway: Rebuilt engine doesn’t miss a beat for Tauranga’s Cowling

Speedway: Chris Cowling to lead the 51-car field into the Saturday decider.

Bay Lotto player strikes it lucky

Mount Maunganui Lotto player strikes it lucky.

Missing Mount Maunganui man found

A man who went missing on Boxing Day has been found.

Stay safe and be responsible this summer, warn police

Waikato police urge holidaymakers to stay safe this summer.

Thrills, chills and cosiness: What to look out for this long weekend

Bay businesses have their fingers crossed for good weather but rain won't stop the fun.

'Hallelujah!' - residents review the 'long time coming' Bayfair underpass

'It's been a long time coming.'

'Absolutely gutted': Friends of missing doctor on search being suspended

With no new information, police suspended the search for the missing doctor.

Tauranga tradies targeted in building site burglaries

Police are warning contractors and tradesmen to secure valuable tools and equipment.

'He has been my rock': Friend of missing doctor holding on to hope

Tauranga doctor David Holland has been missing for nearly two weeks.

Reducing booze harm or hurting hospo? Closing time submissions heard

Eighteen groups and individuals tell the council what they think of earlier closing times.

'That water out there is not your friend': 'Epidemic of stupidity' as drownings rise

More than one in 10 drownings in New Zealand were in the Bay of Plenty.

Big weekend of events set to bring $700k economic boost

Even with Omicron looming, a public health expert says this weekend's risk is 'very small'