Latest from Tauranga

‘Severe weather incoming’: Heavy rain and strong winds to hit holiday weekend areas

MetService has placed heavy rain warnings across the upper North Island.

‘Bigger and better’: Auto Extravaganza to go ahead after two years disruption

The car, bike and truck show will take place on The Strand with proceeds going to St John.

Free lodging, 'triple' the pay: NZ nurse moving to Australia speaks out

'I do know I will never be able to afford a home and that is something I'd like to do.'

'A lot of love': Biggest One Love ever among event lineup for long weekends

The "iconic" festival is a staple in the New Zealand events calendar.

Letters to the editor: Allow for consultation with affected neighbours

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Letters to the editor: Tauranga city looking scruffy; developing good government

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Dozens of sunglasses stolen within minutes during early break-in

Police responded to a report of a burglary at a commercial premises on Cameron Rd.

Carmen Hall: Food price hikes will hurt poorest most

Vegetable soup has got me through a few winters.

Mark Lister: We’re beating inflation, but it’ll come at a price

OPINION: The most crucial development has been increasing evidence of slowing inflation.

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

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

'Darn good mate' and surfing identity farewelled after sudden death

A well-known surfer and board shaper has left a lasting legacy on the surfing fraternity.

From life support to a four year 'hell' recovery: How life has changed for crash victim

Hollie Snell is not like most 21 year olds.

Local Focus: Xanadu Book Exchange home to 10 million books

Inside the second-hand book store where people lose track of time.

Man on mission to 'save Marine Park'

He believes green space will be lost if a marine research facility is built there.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to abandoned car wrecks on Bay roads

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Sonya Bateson: Where’s the plan to combat a looming recession?

OPINION: I found myself investigating how to make reusable toilet paper this week.