Latest from Tauranga

Plastic bead mystery: Rena shipwreck suspected

Volunteers believe the small plastic balls come from the Rena wreckage near Tauranga.

Building impact fees, public transport and tourism discussed at LTP hearings

Submitters spoke on what they wanted to see out of the Long-term Plan 2021-2031.

Roundabout location confirmed for dangerous intersection

the location is part of a transport corridor between Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga.

Car down bank at Wairoa Bridge

Traffic is moving slowly in the area.

Local Focus: Long-term plan hearings begin

Commissioners meet the community on their own whenua. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Blast from the Past: $5 op shop camera photo mystery solved

Georgia Browne thought she'd scored a bargain. The camera was priceless.

Police release name in boating tragedy

The man died after a small boat capsized in the river mouth on Saturday.

Tauranga Crossing Lifestyle Centre sells for $44m

The 11,600sq m retail complex is occupied by Gilmours, Farmers and Bed Bath & Beyond

Three Waters reform the 'only solution', say some in Bay

But a 'one-size-fits-all approach won't necessarily meet specific needs of our community'.

Demand for market gardeners growing

Grow-your-own food and marketing gardening is growing in momentum.

Dawn Picken: Bracing myself for an empty nest

OPINION: You know you've raised an independent soul if they flee the nest.

Four vehicle crash on Maunganui Rd

There has been a four-vehicle collision on Maunganui Rd.

'Frustrated' Bay transport leaders hit out at TNL defunding

Residents 'thought it was a done deal', a councillor and 48-year Te Puna resident says.

Weaving living history on Mauao: 80-100yo oaks to go so stream can flow again

The area will be replanted with harakeke varieties unique to the area and used for weaving

Police seek witnesses: Did you see anything?

Police received multiple reports of traffic offending.

Jo Raphael: Stench of racism in the air

OPINION: It's time to call out the racists and educate them about their ignorance.