Latest from Tauranga

'I broke into tears': Young woman's struggle to find a rental

'The fear kept creeping in. I kept thinking I'm not going to find a place.'

'I'm trapped': Mum and kids live in camp unit for two years as rents rise

Campgrounds, backpackers, RV businesses inundated with desperate home-seekers.

Group behind white supremacist flyers claims it is 'deeply embedded' in NZ

But an expert says he does not believe the claim.

'Too soon to say' how fumigant alternative could impact Port

Use of a gas with 'reduced risks to human health' has been approved for use.

Storm in a teacup: Why is the weather forecast sometimes wrong?

Ex-cyclone Fili was expected to do a lot more harm than it did.

National Party nominations close for Tauranga byelection

The byelection will be held on June 18.

Premium Debate: Subscriber views on injured woman's two-hour ambulance wait

To have your say, go to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and become a Premium subscriber.

Comment: Civic amenities a reflection of city's residents

OPINION: What do our public investments say about our city?

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Police need to show they are on top of crime

OPINION: Tell us what crime-fighting police have in place.

Letters: Racecourse proposal needs to include housing

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'No one is listening': Lifestyle village residents claim rates 'unjust'

"We are just being hammered from all angles - but the council is the worst culprit."

Rain warning lifted, high winds still a threat

An orange strong wind warning remained in place

Tauranga byelection: Business leader among National hopefuls

The National Party's candidate nominations for the byelection close today.

'She could have been paralysed': St John apologises after two-hour wait for ambulance

Injured footballer lay in agony on field with no pain relief.

Bay Link: When you'll be able to use the new underpass

Those on foot, bikes, scooters, and wheelchairs can use it from next week.

Expressway project team rehomes native lizards

The aim was to give the native lizards the best chance of survival.