Latest from Tauranga

'Low belief and low self-esteem': Bay schools phase out class streaming

Tauranga Boys College is making the switch to mixed-ability junior classes.

'Man of great mana': Tauranga Moana iwi leader Brian Penetaka Dickson dies

Tauranga Moana iwi leader Brian Dickson died on October 24.

Kiri Gillespie: 'Three Waters mandate makes laughing stock of councils'

Opinion: The Government steamrolling Three Waters will only end in tears.

Dawn Picken: So many reasons to be angry, so little time

OPINION: Vaccines are not on my list of reasons to be angry.

Father set fire to son: 'I still wake up screaming twice a night'

Victim with 'lifetime of healing' ahead is determined to be a better man despite attack.

Revealed: Tauranga head commissioner paid $180k-plus for six months' work

The earnings are more than double what was expected when the commission was appointed.

Anger as popular Mount Maunganui road to be cut off to rat-runners

The trial of a cul-de-sac is expected to start within the next two weeks.

'Unprovoked and aggressive': Rottweiler mauls top vet

Dr Liza Schneider doesn't know if she'll be able to operate again due to the injury.

Luke Kirkness: What else can we eliminate?

OPINION: We will soon need to shift our focus away from the pandemic towards other issues.

Jo Raphael: The irony of red tape giving us more freedom

OPINION: Those wanting more freedom must be willing to prove their vaccination status.

What you need to know about this week

Significant events happening locally and nationally over the coming week.

Rob Rattenbury: Facing perils of Facebook

OPINION: A closed and private Facebook group may not be as safe as you think.

She is more than 120 years old and new to city: Meet Steamboat Alice

Alice was built in the late 1800s, originating from the Kaipara Harbour.

Region museum-less for now, but dreams aren't over

Rotorua's museum is closed but a Tauranga campaign for one has made some progress.

Landlords say tax loophole is 'bribe' to switch to social housing

Tax breaks a huge incentive for landlords to evict hard workers - rent to social housing.

Homeless say trying to survive is a 'full-time job'

Men who have been rough sleepers for years speak about their struggles.