Latest from Tauranga

Soft plastics recycling scheme comes to Tauranga: 16 drop-off points

'Give it a go just for a week in your house...and see how easy it is.'

Top selection for three Bay rugby referees

Three Bay rugby referees have made the cut for the upcoming NPC season.

'It was a godsend': Innocence's road to recovery at Rotorua retreat

Rotorua's retreats for families of sick children have done wonders for a Tauranga whānau.

Seven-day isolation for the flu? Move would be 'horrific' for hospitality

A public health expert says enforcing it would be "pretty impractical".

'Godsend': New interchange to offer 35-minute Pāpāmoa East - Rotorua commute

The project is expected to be finished in early 2026.

'More than basketball': New NZ pro league 'amazing' opportunity after US stints

The league has been described as a "step in the right direction" for womens basketball.

Man virtually dies in rescue flight, credits 'guardian angel' for survival

Amputee Paul Foote shares his story about his TECT Rescue helicopter lifesaving mission.

Dr Tony Farrell: Documentary on booze confronting but necessary

OPINION: What is now required is a legislative change to stop the continuing harm.

'Misery money': Some 'cowboys' in social services only in it for the cash

Claims 'excellent storytellers' spin good tales to get the Government funding.

New health system launches with focus on children's first 2000 days

Health leaders reflect on a new structure and new future.

Woman who beat, burnt and killed 5yo sentenced to 17 years

Killer Michaela Barriball has been sentenced to a near record-breaking prison sentence.

Road reopens after gas main struck in Tauranga

The road is closed until further notice.

'Young people are pushed aside': Students have a say on suburb's future

"It's actually really interesting - I was expecting it to be really boring."

Seven-day wait for GPs: Healthcare services struggle with soaring winter demand

A sick 2-year-old waited nearly 10 hours to be fully assessed at one hospital's ED.

Shot, stabbed, jailed: From gangster to a guardian for the homeless

Fred Takimoana credits Ngāi Te Rangi with giving his life purpose.

Watch: Migrant family escape burning house with just the clothes on their back

A Givealittle and donations page has been set up for the young family.

Gnarly! 'Destination' skate park to be built in Mount Maunganui

The council is also upgrading existing skate facilities.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No substitute for independent Children's Commissioner

OPINION: The idea to replace the Children's Commissioner with a board is backwards.