Latest from Tauranga

Coronavirus: Tighter rules for rest homes, possible school closures
No cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Bay of Plenty.

Coronavirus: 'Kiwis only' tourism discount offered to save jobs
Several tourism operators are offering 10 per cent deals.

'This is what I've been working for since I got back on my bike'
And he'll be among the leading contenders at NZ Junior (under-17) MX Champs in April.

Bay of Plenty councils' carbon footprints among NZ's best, and worst
The energy efficiency of local councils has been highlighted in a revealing report.

Bella Vista trial: Developer was 'ultimately responsible'
Five parties are on trial in Tauranga in relation to the Bella Vista Homes development.

New travel restrictions welcomed by Western Bay leaders
Travel restrictions mean that all arrivals to NZ must now self-isolate for two weeks

NZ port to lose 15 cruise ship visits with ban
Port of Tauranga to lose 15 scheduled cruise ship visits with ban.

Local Focus: Tattoo show goes ahead without international stars
Just 48 hours to get home to Greenland. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'We're going to lose money': Tauranga tourism hurting after pause in cruise ship season
Princess Cruises has halted global operations of 18 cruise ships for two months.

'We are just doing our job': Bayfair 'safety escorts' spat at, abused
Bayfair's new crossing is being continuously manned, but at what cost?

'Complex issues': $120m Bay Link project on shaky ground
The future of the Bayfair underpass could be known by as early as the end of the month.

'Dead quiet': Tauranga man speaks about life in quarantined Italy
The death toll from the virus in Italy topped 1000 today.

Remember the victims, not the 'black day': Tauranga mosque leader
A Tauranga Muslim leader says we should not mark March 15. Here's why.

'God's gift to us': Interfaith Council celebrating diversity
People of different faiths met at Waikato University yesterday to learn about diversity.

Soldier and deerstalker has taught bushcraft for 50 years
Retired reserve soldier gained bushcraft skills from his dad and jungle warfare training.

Serious chemical exposure injury at IXOM
A staff member was taken to Tauranga Hospital with serious injuries.

Works to pedestrianise Wharf St to begin this month
Works were planned to commence on March 23.

Attempted armed robbery at Mount dairy
Officers were called to an alleged attempted robbery on Oceanbeach Rd.

'I don't need it back': Montessori teacher shaves head for colleague
Bobby Mehalski was diagnosed with lung cancer last December.

Happy birthday Tauranga Harbour Bridge: Iconic highway turns 32
Tauranga growth predicted over three decades ago has continued.

'Victory for the community': Trust relieved by begging bylaw u-turn
Tauranga's controversial begging bylaw was revoked after a 6-4 vote by council last month.

He gave up his software engineer career for his sport
And all the hard work has paid up for the Bay of Plenty pair.

Local Focus: Tauranga rates rise under fire
Residents question 12.6 per cent rates hike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Tauranga rates rise under fire
Residents question 12.6 per cent rates hike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Oil spill closes busy stretch of busy Tauranga road
The public is being asked to avoid the area if possible.

So there's a protected tree at your place - who should pay?
'What happens if a branch falls off and hits somebody and kills somebody?'

Coronavirus: How to stay healthy if you have a compromised immune system
Autoimmune disease and heart disease are among conditions decreasing immune strength.

Waihī drowning: Body of missing teen found
The boy reportedly got caught in a rip on February 21.