Latest from Tauranga

Jo Raphael: Free school buses great news

OPINION: Free buses for school should help free up congestion.

Brrrrrr! Sub zero temps as region shivers

Frozen windscreens and glistening lawns were on the menu this morning.

Revealed: Email from ousted Tauranga councillor warns Wellington council of 'serious natural justice concerns'

The email was sent to all Wellington councillors and the city's mayor.

'Unprecedented drought': No relief from water restrictions in sight

City faces 'a potential problem sourcing water', warns council.

State Highway 29 reopens after logging truck crash clean-up

The crash is reported to be near Soldiers Rd.

Ardern by Frizzel: Rare artwork to be auctioned at pink ribbon event

The charity breakfast is helping raise money for breast cancer research.

Jo Raphael: Don't make border workers choose between job or jab

OPINION: Port workers shouldn't have to choose between their job or the jab.

Tauranga public invited to long-term plan open days

The plan proposes investing $4.57 billion in key priority areas now and for the future.

BOP tourism industry could benefit from new $200m recovery plan

Bay of Plenty tourism operators could benefit from a new $200m government package.

Defecation, urination and vomit: Intimidation on 12th Ave

"I'm at work by 7.45am and they are there with a bottle of wine half already done."

Passengers forced to exit plane at Tauranga Airport

The incident was reported about 7.50am.

Jo Raphael: Marathon participants an inspirational bunch

OPINION: These annual events are yearly highlights on the region's calendar.

'Massive inquiry': New townhouse development to be built opposite Tauranga racecourse

The Stables in Greerton had "massive inquiries" in days, Bask in the Mount has sold out.

'Don't feel safe': Tauranga residents petition for removal of homeless

Foul language, mess, and intimidation are reasons residents say they want homeless gone.

DoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in Tauranga

The great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.

Five Lotto second division players from across the region

One winner was also lucky enough to win Powerball second division.