Latest from Tauranga

Letters to the editor: How can one complaint silence sirens?

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'Heartbreaking': Men on stag do trash five-star waterfront hostel

"People need to understand what the hell we've been through in the last year."

One Love festival offers boost to local economy

The sold-out event will draw crowds of 20,000 for the fourth year in a row.

'Never cries or moans': Antonio, 8, courageously fights brain cancer

The Tauranga boy is determined to get back to 'normal' life.

'It's stuffed': Global supply chain woes spark fears of empty shelves

Customers are starting to notice gaps on shelves which could drive up prices.

Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?

Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Letters to the editor: Time for government to deliver on infrastructure

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Squash court's million-dollar makeover: 'This is going to take it to an extra level'

A total 165 building consents worth nearly $94m were issued in December.

Top 10! Local relic makes waves on Trade Me

Kelly Tarlton's shark bus and a DIY Tesla Cybertruck also feature.

Mouldy sofas, urine-covered goods: Charity stores take hit from dumping

"People are seeing us an alternate option to the dump."

New in town? Riverbug rafting and motortrikes in Tauranga

The sun, sand and surf are still there, but there are many new reasons to visit.

Delays expected for State Highway 2 resurfacing works

Delays are expected and motorists are advised to take care.

'Enough is enough': Excessive dumping, thefts close community food stall

'We were just trying to do something good.'

Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off

The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.

As summer holidays wrap up, tourism operators are bracing for the unknown

Souvenir shop owner: "It's pretty much how it used to be before cruise ships."

Sick tramper rescued near Waihī Beach

Police were called to a "search and rescue incident" at Orokawa Scenic reserve about 2pm.