Latest from Tauranga

'Farewell to the old': Demolition of Tauranga City Council building to begin

Work is expected to begin next month.

'Let's do better': Women ridiculed on the Mount turn insult into empowerment

A group of women who were ridiculed on the Mauao track didn't let it stop them.

Opinion: Simon Henry apology: Women no longer have a designated lane

OPINION: Misogyny, like racism is embedded in our customs and institutions.

'We got nothing': Resident's last-ditch effort for action

The presentation prompted an apology from commission chairwoman Anne Tolley.

The Premium Debate: why bowel cancer screening is so important

OPINION: Bay of Plenty Premium subscribers have their say.

'A lifesaver': Bowel screening programme rolling out in the Bay this month

Plus: The symptoms of bowel cancer and what to look out for.

Watch: Out-of-control car smashes into house, narrowly misses man

'I moved back and threw myself sideways - it was the only to get out of the way.'

Mount bus lane warning bewilders woman

Sandra Riggir latest driver to fall foul of trial despite not driving down the street.

Rob Rattenbury: Pākehā need to be trusted with referendum on He Puapua

OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.

Civic precinct, infrastructure funding and rates: People to say what they think

The council received nearly 1200 written submissions, some are being spoken to today.

National launches Tauranga byelection campaign: Sam Uffindell 'humbled' to be candidate

"I think with Sam, we're on to a real winner," leader Christopher Luxon tells crowd.

Anne Tolley to business leaders: We're changing the council's culture

Commission chair Anne Tolley outlines the needs for Tauranga at City Leaders Lunch.

'Lucky': Breast cancer survivor walking and rowing 100km in May for charity

The charity aims to raise up to $50,000 to support breast cancer patients in the Bay.

Family, routine and social connection: The pandemic losses still affecting older Kiwis

'We can't expect people to go back to the way they were. We're all changed from this.'

'Targeting Māori': The police firearm figures worrying leaders

Actions predicated on race or the situation? Police firearm use data revealed.

Drink driver kicks cop in leg during early morning arrest

The Dive Cres assault came a night after another that left one person seriously injured.