Latest from Tauranga

$2.47m funding boost will help achieve 'best possible outcomes' for youth

The funding provides greater security for young people.

Transitional houses to be relocated for $22m pump station

The removal of the homes had been planned since the village's inception in 2017.

Megan Wilson: Why our local cafes, bars and restaurants need our support now more than ever

And why working from home has made me want to go out for food and drinks even more.

Premium debate: Subscriber views on raising the minimum wage

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Looming 'exodus': Tradies getting 30 per cent more pay in Aussie

Unvaccinated business owners are fleeing NZ to start up again overseas.

'Living in fear': Pregnant women face 'super stressful' battle to find midwives

The woman says she 'wouldn't wish the stress' of finding a midwife on anyone.

Pilot convicted for child porn offences

Pilot admits possessing, distributing and exporting child pornography.

'Hurting massively': Hospitality businesses struggling under red

Several cafes and restaurants were calling out for Government support.

Links Ave cul-de-sac trial labelled a 'sledgehammer'

The Links Ave trial will begin in March for a minimum of four months.

Conversion therapy banned: MP explains vote switch

'Conversion therapy is a form of torture - mentally, physically and emotionally'

Jo Raphael: Loss of Rainbow Springs would leave a big hole in Rotorua

OPINION: When tourism does eventually return, these visitors need places to visit.

Struggling cafe 'paying it forward' to other hospitality businesses

The cafe is holding a fundraising event tonight from 5.30pm to 8pm.

Covid cases highlight concerns for school bus users

There were 33 new cases of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday.

'Pouring petrol on inflation fire': Business leaders fear minimum wage rise could be 'last straw'

But some business owners believe employers should be paying the Living Wage of $22.75.

Power restoration effort continues, 'huge relief' as some able to switch on

More 500 properties in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty still without power.

Tāneatua homicide: Police hunt group wanted for trio of assaults

A 57-year-old man was assaulted in Tāneatua on Monday and died in hospital yesterday.

Supermarket fined after selling plastic-contaminated mince

The supermarket was mincing unsold steak when a plastic pad fell into the mincing machine.

Kiri Gillespie: The museum lesson Tauranga could learn from Rotorua

Opinion: Rotorua has a great museum culture while Tauranga doesn't even have a museum.