Latest from Tauranga

The flight that changed everything: Kristin Dunne reveals why she left Tourism Bay of Plenty

Dunne begins her first day of her new global role today.

'We're going to fall short' - 1600 new homes needed yearly

A new Housing Action Plan has just been signed off for Tauranga and the Western Bay.

Gull opens new $9m office at Mount Maunganui terminal

Office relocation included an excess of $9m in safety and environment enhancements.

'Grave concerns': Engineer struck off professional register

Engineer worked on the failed Bella Vista development, as well as others.

Threats, applause and upset: Tauranga City approves controversial LTP

As commissioners adopted the LTP, one man walked out, another stood to applaud.

'Achieved what we wanted': Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance protests heard loud and clear

The protest coincided with the adoption of the Long-term Plan 2021-2031.

Live: Protesting ratepayers descend on Tauranga council building

Protest coincides with adoption of Long-term Plan. Video made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ecstatic! Wilde's family watches bronze win from Whakatāne fishing club

While Wilde stood on the Olympic podium his family cheered him on from Whakatāne.

Dawn Picken: Once upon a time, I could venture with my kids

Opinion: The anti-staycation: where you wish you had left home but stayed to work instead.

Lack of CBD parking prompts queries around plan for future

And in the long term, things may become harder for people wanting to park in the CBD.

'A despicable piece of work': DHB faces backlash over booklet

A Covid-19 vaccine info booklet was withdrawn from circulation after being deemed racist.

Century-old sewer pipes to be replaced on Cameron Rd

The wastewater upgrade falls under the Futureproofing Cameron Rd project.

Liv hoping to take her chance in Tokyo

Liv Chance has put reconstructive knee surgery behind her to live her Olympic dream.

Jo Raphael: Let's keep world at arm's length until we're all jabbed

Opinion: Britain shouldn't throw in the towel and neither should New Zealand.

Historic Battle of Te Ranga site gets $600k redevelopment boost

More than 100 Māori and 13 British troops were killed or mortally wounded at Te Ranga.

Man arrested after allegedly fleeing police, attempting carjack

A man has been taken into custody in Tauranga yesterday evening.