Latest from Tauranga

Opinion: Reasons why 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote

OPINION: There is nothing dangerous about the act of voting, at least not in New Zealand.

Blood and power: Green light for shared $16 million new city building

Building consent valued issues for $16m for a five-story office building.

After the Gib crisis: Govt unveils new building materials taskforce

'We know we are facing a period of global turmoil,' says Woods.

Court date set in council's bid to recoup $20m costs for failed car park

The Harington Transport Hub had already cost $19m when construction was abandoned.

Opinion: Lowering voting age wise for NZ's future

OPINION: When you consider the things young people can already do, this just makes sense.

City centre parking trial: Potential impact on business feared

Parking changes for Tauranga CBD were described as 'absurd' by shoppers.

Letters to the editor: Parking in Tauranga few and far between

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Black Friday sales expected to blitz Boxing Day again

Plus: Consumer NZ's top 10 tips to make sure you're getting a good deal.

Comment: Happy as working from home

OPINION: Covid has made working from home more acceptable.

Park and playground upgrades on the way for summer

The council asked the community earlier this year what improvements were needed.

Sonya Bateson: Grocery shopping is grim. No wonder families are doing it hard

OPINION: It’s hard to keep trimming the fat when even cheese is a distant dream.

Jo Raphael: We need public buy-in to drive green initiatives

OPINION: The way forward is to make green initiatives attractive.

'Lift for life': The reason these master lifters shift tin

For Karen Humphreys, 59, and Barry Patchett, 77, lifting is an outlet.

'Major step forward’: Govt puts $147m towards housing - about time, says developer

Funding for crucial infrastructure to help deliver more than 3000 new homes confirmed.

'Full-service drug dealer' sentenced on raft of charges

A Tauranga father has been jailed for three years for multiple drug dealing offences.

Letters to the editor: World’s growing population needs addressing

Readers have their say.

Women's rugby is more exciting than men's - Bay of Plenty coach

NZRU busy trying to sort rewards for Black Ferns' big win

$42k and counting: Legal bill for failed prosecution of dog attack

The council has spent $42,000 on legal fees, with an appeal yet to be heard.