Latest from Tauranga

Murder trial: Victim suffered 'multiple blunt force impacts'

A forensic pathologist says 77-year-old suffered extensive bruising and broken bones.

Countdown Fraser Cove evacuated after false alarm

Countdown Fraser Cove was evacuated after false alarm.

Suspicious car fire in Tauranga

Inquiries into the fire are continuing.

First welcome for Tauranga migrants this weekend

Ngāi Te Rangi hosting a powhiri, the first of its kind, for those who call Aotearoa home.

Check your ticket! Tauranga Lotto winner

A Tauranga Lotto player will be feeling lucky this morning.

Three injured in three-vehicle crash in Maungatapu

One person was trapped in a vehicle after the crash.

Mussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasion

One PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.

Ōpōtiki murder trial: CCTV analysis found two persons of interest

A forensic imaging specialist gave evidence on day three of the trial.

Jo Raphael: Stargazing gives us the opportunity to practise Matariki principles

OPINION: Matariki will give us time to slow down and reflect.

Coldest days of the year: Early morning crashes, police warn drivers to take care

It is another frosty start to the day in the Bay of Plenty.

One seriously injured after Oropi crash

The incident took place around 2.15pm.

Tauranga and Western Bay in NZ top three for economic growth

The two Bay of Plenty districts joined Queenstown to become NZ's fastest-growing areas.

Dawn Picken: Saddened but not surprised by sexual assault report

Opinion: It's hard to deal with despicable behaviour happening under our noses.

'I sing every day from dawn to dusk': Talented teen hits new high

He got into choir singing by accident. Now he sings with New Zealand's best.

'Luck of the gods': 106-year-old shares secrets to her long, interesting life

She is celebrating 106 this Saturday.

Hospitals bring in more beds as cases of 'highly contagious' RSV illness rise

Children as young as 10 days old are being admitted to hospital with the virus.