Latest from Tauranga

Why children immunisation rates are lagging in Bay of Plenty

The health board is trying to do something to lift the rates.

Battle begins: Many keen to fill four vacancies on Bay conservation board

There is a surplus of nominations for the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board.

'It's life or death': Man in MIQ bed battle

'What I don't understand is if we're not suitable for an exemption to MIQ, who is?'

'Shocking': $855k in toll road payments owed, Bridges says lack of action 'unfair'

And it doesn't include the money refunded after people were incorrectly charged.

Braden Currie takes Tauranga Half win

The Ironman athlete fears he won't be able to compete in NZ again this season.

'They said it felt like the end of the world': Stories from Tonga trickle out

After days of no communication, loved ones have finally heard from those in Tonga.

Shockwave of Tongan eruption recorded in Tauranga Harbour

Evidence of tsunami waves was also recorded in the Bay.

From the CEOs: What's in store for businesses in 2022

"We will see how personal matters impact work performance and vice versa" - Matt Cowley.

Letters: Land decision an extremely important moment in Tauranga's history

Our readers have their say.

Luke Kirkness: The tough decision facing the Govt today

OPINION: Will the Omicron threat burst the dreams of a green traffic light setting?

Timeless: Tauranga identity Don 'Tick-Tock' Stewart farewelled

Stewart's horology career began after riding a bike off the wharf and drowning his watch.

Pig farmer who reclaimed land to build his own harbourside 'park' back in court

The man wanted to build an area for his family 'similar to Memorial Park'.

'Really relieved': 11yo who caught Covid-19 happy to get vaccinated

Shakyra Bachop-Mauger got vaccinated at Life Pharmacy in Bayfair on Tuesday.

Vent temp and gas output decrease at Whakaari/White Island

Data was collated during an observation flight to the volcano last week.

Lending rules a challenge as Tauranga median house price up another $10k

REINZ: Tauranga's median house price climbed 1 per cent to $1,010,000

Farmers 'racial profiling' incident: Teen's whānau heading to mediation

A Rotorua whānau are just awaiting a mediation date over their grievance.

'Surreal': Tauranga vanilla company with Tonga ties fears for community

The company has already donated $25k to go towards recovery.

Alternate day sprinkler ban across the Western Bay of Plenty

Odd-numbered houses can only use sprinklers on odd numbered days.