Latest from Tauranga

International crews arriving at Auckland and Tauranga ports now face mandatory isolation

But Health Minister Chris Hipkins says the move would halt many ships coming to NZ.

Slain toddler could have survived out of water, court told

A jury has heard the degree of force during a fatal assault of a child was "substantial".

Tauranga: Home of the award-winning golden sausage

'The sky is the limit with sausages', says winning Tauranga butcher.

Kieran Madden: Half-right no substitute for the whole truth

OPINION: Politicians need to become comfortable with the whole, complicated truth.

Jo Raphael: Virtual malls great way of supporting local businesses

OPINION: There is a certain appeal to shopping online.

Letters to the editor: Labour's record pre-Covid was not good

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'Congested rat run': Calls to ban trucks, slow down traffic on busy Mount road

'What we need to do is get people to obey the bloody law first,' a resident tells council.

Maketū toddler's death: Murder accused told police he did not kill daughter

A police officer says the accused was the first to mention his slain daughter.

Tinman Triathlon attracts elite field

The annual Tinman Triathlon is on November 8.

Great start to spring on Tauranga's waters

Despite a good start to spring there are still safety messages for boaties to remember.

Jo Raphael: Long live weekend and holiday road trips around NZ

OPINION: Road trips can be an effective spreader of Covid-19.

Tauranga dad injured in e-scooter crash lucky to be alive

Man rushed to hospital with a broken neck, spine and cracked ribs.

'We love you' - Bon voyage to Tauranga's adopted hero

The money will go towards Spirit of New Zealand scholarships for children in foster care.

Samantha Motion: We've bin had - why a good move got bad reviews

OPINION: There's a lesson for councils in the public reaction to waste collection changes.

Instant death: The man who shot his 'best friend' in the face

'He did not realise the shotgun was loaded... before he pulled the trigger'.

New government model 'prototype' idea rings mayors' alarm bells

Local first or regional front? Mayoral forum debates how to approach new Govt.