Latest from Tauranga

'Phenomenal amount': Nearly $1m health board spend on comms, advertising

But the board says its investment saved "many families from the heartbreak of loss".

Highway tragedy: Gang 'life member' in police sights after crash killing two

A senior patched member of the Filthy Few was the rider involved in the double fatal.

Smashed walls and urine-soaked carpet: Tenants ordered to pay $31k

Pair attempted to hide smashed walls, broken doors, and urine-stained carpet.

Dame joins Celebrity Treasure Island castaways

"This definitely has taken me out of my comfort zone" - Dame Susan Devoy

'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B tests

One blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.

'Flash cars' and 'blatant' finger-wavers: Fuel drive-offs force move to pre-pay

"We have to be very vigilant who we open our pumps to..."

'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offers

The housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.

'It shouldn't take for a kid to be killed'

'Aggressive' speed bumps gone but new crossing cause for more concern at new school.

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.

Tamati Coffey: No easy fix to cost of living pressures, but measures will make a difference

OPINION: Tamati Coffey says things like the cost of living payment will make a difference.

On the road with Anne Tolley: Congestion, roadworks and the 'hassle' of progress

We joined Anne on her drive through the Tauranga traffic - hear what she had to say.