Latest from Tauranga

'Slow the spread': Unidentified Omicron 'almost certainly' in Bay

Health officials are asking Bay residents to mask up in public this long weekend.

Couple convicted for laundering nearly $1m of drug proceeds

Pair laundered money through their food business.

Te Puke woman's heartfelt wish to do more for Tonga

Te Puke friends have spoken to their relatives in Tonga and applaud relief efforts.

Omicron: Six cases in Tauranga, gym and KFC locations of interest

The BOPDHB says there is enough Covid-19 testing capacity in Tauranga.

Ferry trial, carpooling app coming to Tauranga

A ferry from Omokoroa to Downtown Tauranga will run for six weeks from February 16.

Letters: Alcohol policy changes needed

Our readers have their say.

'Unsettling': Early childhood centre closed due to Omicron link

All people present at the centre on January 19 are being treated as close contacts.

Wrong side of the bed? Leopard seal takes a tumble at Tauranga marina

Sometimes getting out of bed is tough - just ask Taimana.

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.