Latest from Tauranga

'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

Weather eases in Bay after slips close multiple highways

Whitianga and Te Puke recorded their wettest days in more than a year.

'A tragedy waiting to happen': Safety concerns raised about Bethlehem crossing

'That should never have happened. It was a total waste of life.'

Highway tragedy: Husband, wife killed - victim would do 'anything for anyone'

"He was just one of those genuine, good guys ... it always happens to the good guys."

Jo Raphael: Scumbag ram-raiders' rampage needs to be stopped

OPINION: Scumbag ram-raiders need to be deterred from their trails of destruction

NZ land wars and cultural centre on historic Gate Pā site proposed

The plans could include uncovering historic trenches Māori used to trap the British.

Underpass and boardwalk: A look at Tauranga's revamped city centre

"We can create something stunning here, on this very special harbour."

Former septic tank driver fined for 'deliberate' discharge of thousands of litres of sewage

The smell of sewage pouring into the Orini Canal made passers-by retch.

Land reclassified as Tauranga marine research and education facility gets a step closer

Sixty-six per cent of more than 300 submitters supported the reclassification.