Latest from Tauranga

One in five waiting six hours to be seen at Bay of Plenty hospital EDs

Local MP Todd Muller says the data 'talks to a health system that's under extreme stress'.

'One hell of a project': $3.4 million Harrisons Cut works update

Community leader questions "enormous construction... going on for months".

'Nothing's changed': Bus boycott could be escalated after machete incident

But bus boss says such a move could leave people stranded and create another safety issue.

'Wreak havoc': Job losses feared as new build inquiries plunge by up to 80 per cent

'There is going to be some real hurt coming in the construction industry.'

Lanes closed: Emergency works cause delays on Kaimai highway

Emergency culvert repairs are being carried out.

'Edge-of-your-seat action' expected to draw thousands to Mount

It is the first time the X AIR festival has been held in 15 years.

'Fuel is a disaster': What locals think about extended subsidies

A business leader says commuters were tackling rising fuel prices by working from home.

Burial costs soar 40 per cent, funeral directors call on Govt for help

The rising figures come as many people are already grappling with a cost of living crisis.

Jo Raphael: Our lives are in the hands of others on roads

OPINION: There's no excuse for bad driver behaviour.

106-year-old glass feature removed in Tauranga council demo

As new glass artwork Midnight Sun is installed, a historic council feature is removed.

'PR stunt': Mobsters warn gang crackdown could spark more violence

Taking items by force may only increase anger and 'inflame' the situation.

'Disrespectful' unveiling for iwi leader renews anguish for ex-wife, children

But an iwi leader says a lot of people needed the unveiling to heal.

'What we need is some very simple rules': Luxon on Covid announcement

Government announces new measures to fight the increasing numbers of Covid-19 infections.

Comment: Free speech won public acceptance for gays and lesbians

OPINION: We must tolerate the ideas of others, even if we think they're bad or hurtful

Iwi threatens to blockade harbour over 'juggernaut' port's plans

The port says the Environment Court process is the correct place to debate the issues.

Police 'powerless': Her ex uses 1c deposits for vile abuse via bank account

Victim says banks and police seem disinterested or powerless to stop the messages.

Wellness centre for Tauranga's most vulnerable officially opens

Counselling, music therapy, tutoring and medical support are some of the services offered.

'Our hearts are full': Dog that attacked vet returned to family after verdict

The Tauranga City Council is not ruling out appealing the decision.