Latest from Tauranga

$49,000 in legal costs for financially strained worker

Court orders sacked hospital worker to pay DHB almost $49,000 in legal costs

Tauranga crashes: Detours after truck crashes into pole, tractor and car collide on TEL

Drivers are warned there could be delays.

'People have got to live somewhere': Govt dept buys 41 new houses from developer

Two neighbours share their thoughts on the state home development.

Jail terms reduced for trio involved in $20m cocaine smuggling case

Part of their argument was that cocaine was less harmful than methamphetamine.

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".

Sonya Bateson: There's a reason abortion is referred to as healthcare

OPINION: It may sound like an oxymoron but, in my opinion, abortion saves lives.

Full investigation after gas main stuck in Tauranga

The road was closed for a couple of hours and residents had to stay inside.

Zespri welcomes signing of free trade agreement with European Union

The deal announced today includes the removal of tariffs on NZ kiwifruit exports.

'Clear lessons' after tragic murder of abused 5yo Malachi, judge says

Justice Paul Davison says reporting abuse is a 'community responsibility'.

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."