Latest from Tauranga

Cyber attack: Public asked to keep Bay EDs for emergencies only

The Waikato DHB is scrambling to restore its IT system after a cyber incident.

Sunken vessel being refloated

The boat sunk in gale-force winds at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.

Letters: Reading has served me well

Readers have their say.

'There's very little waste.' Bay of Plenty schools say Govt funded lunches improve attendance and focus

School leaders say listening to student feedback helps to get buy in for lunch scheme.

Local Focus: Anyone for… Pickleball?

What do you get when you cross tennis with badminton? Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Double murder trial: Accused went along to 'keep brother safe'

Double murder accused told two people he went along with his brother to keep him safe.

Letters: Tauranga could be a great place to live

Readers have their say.

'Violent incident' involving hammer reported at Tauranga Netball Centre

The incident happened about 11.15am on Saturday.

Impacts of Chorus' fire damaged cable outage were significant

The repairs to a fire-damaged cable will cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Five-vehicle crash at Pyes Pa roundabout

The incident was reported at 12.55pm.

Tourism Bay of Plenty big winner of community funding plans

The funding decision is expected to reap the biggest community impact.

TECT Rescue chopper's life-saving missions in April revealed

TECT Rescue Helicopter carried out 46 life-saving rescue missions last month.

Double murder trial: Jury hears brothers' recorded prison call

'I'm f***** happy I did it all', the accused brother said after the alleged murders.

Bay of Plenty councillor abstains from Māori engagement funding vote

But the move was met with stern advice from a seasoned local politician.

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.