Latest from Tauranga

'Not a victimless crime': Teen discharged after child sex abuse images guilty plea

Judge said he believed teen's offending was born out of 'youthful experimentation'.

Pop-up restaurant Kitchen Takeover scoops two awards

Pop-up restaurant Kitchen Takeover wins two awards at the NZ Events Association awards.

Jo Raphael: Since Nia Glassie's death, innocent children are still dying violently

OPINION: Since Nia's death in 2007, 174 children have been killed.

Elderly mum left caring for 'high needs' adult daughter when support workers don't show

"They already do heaps for me ... they have their own health problems to deal with."

Bankruptcy case against Bella Vista developer halted as he plans defamation suit

Danny Cancian owes more than $1 million to Carters.

'Dearth of public art': $3 million art fund proposed for Tauranga

"It's clear that our current approach to public art is not serving us well as a city."

Jo Raphael: Fluoridation of water supplies Bloomfield's parting shot

OPINION: Fluoridation just one step in helping people make better oral health choices.

Sam Uffindell's 'whirlwind' MP journey to be crystallised with maiden speech

Uffindell says he's excited to present his maiden speech to Parliament.

Tauranga CBD off-street parking fees to rise

Prices at the Elizabeth St and Spring St carpark buildings will also go up by 50c an hour.

'Edge-of-your-seat action' at X AIR Festival this weekend

Two BMX freestyle riders say it's "pretty cool" the event is coming back after 15 years.

Our child abuse shame: 174 children killed since Nia Glassie's murder

It's been 15 years since Nia Glassie was murdered. But has anything changed?

'Monster': 33 years ago he raped and murdered a backpacker - now he's going to be released

But there are concerns his 'deviant sexual interests' will need to be monitored.

'Hazard': Greerton pedestrian crossing in spotlight after deaths in Bethlehem

"You're busy looking to see who's on the roundabout ... you might not see the red light."

Sonya Bateson: Good walkways are needed for our city centre

OPINION: The CBD will once again become place where we want to work, shop, eat, play.

New Zealand v Japan: Bay students in biz challenge

'The programme is designed to teach students about business... and encourage a worldview.'

Act of kindness: Grandfather gifts worldly belongings to homeless

"We just want to make a difference to a kid's life."

The Premium Debate: Lack of competition fuels price gouging

OPINION: This isn't the time to be making record profits

From corporate fight night to Commonwealth Games: The boxer and Bay athletes games-bound

Tauranga and Western BOP athletes competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games revealed.