Latest from Tauranga

'Unacceptable': Road workers verbally abused, objects thrown at them

Disgruntled motorists take out roadworks delays frustration on road workers.

Homicide investigation: Police charge two with aggravated burglary

Police are investigating the death of Mitchell Te Kani as a homicide.

Tauranga by-election: 12 candidates in the running as minor parties meet

The list includes three of five parties in Parliament, minor parties and independents.

Locals' say wanted on renewed plans for marine research facility

Reserve land at Marine Park could be reclassified to allow the research centre.

Tauranga homicide: Victim's body returned to family

He died on Saturday night after a large group of gang members allegedly came to the house.

Opinion: Supermarket profits a slap in the face to hardworking Kiwis

OPINION: A slap in the face is a good way to describe how these profits make me feel.

'Wasteful spending': Winston Peters won't stand in Tauranga byelection

Peters said this morning his party came to the decision "after serious consideration"

Youth arrested after alleged serious assault

The victim is recovering at home after a significant injury to one of his eyes.

Ram raids: Why locking up teens 'born in the cracks' won't help - youth workers

'Most of those we work with were born in the cracks. They never had a fair chance.'

Michele Hunter: We need to make it inconvenient to commit crime

OPINION: Where is the justice for the victims?

Letters to the editor: Banning smacking is behind crime rate

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Watch: 9-year-old singer's song about mental health

"You're always going to feel better and you can get through when things are hard."

Call for bus ban for kids causing trouble at Tauranga stops

The Act Party's media stand-up in downtown Tauranga.

Jo Raphael: Women facing uphill battles on many fronts in 2022

OPINION: Women are in a fight for their lives, liberties, equal pay and healthcare.

'Distraught': Youths forcibly board bus, smash mirror, racially abuse driver

The youths forced their way on board, hurled racial abuse and smashed a bus mirror.

Have your say on future of Tauranga's new suburb

Information display open at Tauranga Crossing from May 20-29.