Latest from Tauranga

Woman run over at mall pedestrian crossing
The female pedestrian is in a serious condition in Tauranga Hospital.

Newly developed motocross facility to be put to test
On top of hosting, Tauranga Motorcycle Club has leading riders chasing national titles.

'Significant milestone': New school confirmed for Pāpāmoa
The school is expected to start with a maximum roll of 100.

Dawn Picken: Want a break from coronavirus and doom? Then read on ...
COMMENT: Warning - this column is not about pandemics or politics. Read at your own risk.

'More likely to win Lotto than buy face mask': Stores feel coronavirus panic buying
Health experts and shops are discouraging people from panic buying and hoarding items.

Strong field to turn out for New Zealand Beach Volleyball Tour finals
And there's a good chance of seeing local beach volleyballers in the finals.

'Unbearable heartache': Mother's message to PM over ailing son
Lavinia Twose' son Izaeah needs a drug from the US which costs almost $500,000 a year.

Covid-19 to create hurdles for bumper kiwifruit harvest
Covid-19 and dry weather could create problems for the kiwifruit industry.

Williams Cup: Looming playoffs mark desperation for wins
Te Puke have slim chance to make it and Tauranga Boys', Lake Taupō face tough battle.

Person arrested after Omanawa search warrant
A 36-year-old was taken into custody.

Coronavirus: 'All hands on deck' at Tauranga businesses
The Government has earmarked $4m to help struggling businesses.

House prices could double in a decade: New research
Predicted land supply pinch starting to be felt: 'It's a perfect storm.'

'It's just devastating': Garage and rental home gutted by fire
Te Puna blaze caused extensive damage to a garage and home.

Letters to the editor: Resurrect passenger rail urgently
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Udder-ly amazing! Dairy superstars win big at regional awards
The awards were held at Awakeri Events Centre last night.

Injuries after two single-car crashes in the Bay of Plenty
The crashes happened in Te Puke and Taupō.

State Highway 29A near Baypark closed for another weekend
This was the last of the anticipated full closures for stone column work.

'We have to all face the pain': Council drafts steep rate rise
'The council is betraying the trust put in it by the community just four months ago.'

Tauranga council passes draft 12.6pc rates increase
The decision follows a day of presentations and debate.

Three Tauranga sailors named in Olympics team
Tauranga trio among first team named to represent NZ at the Tokyo Olympics.

'Grow some balls and get on with it': Mayor calls for 17.6pc rates hike
'Grow some balls and get on with it,' Garry Webber tells the council.

Ana Moceyawa: Wrestling for the biggest fight of her life
And she's ready to fight.

Effluent from an Ōropi farm discharged into Waimapu Stream
A Tauranga judge has reserved her decision in a dairy effluent discharge prosecution case.

Local Focus: Pāpāmoa rallies to help Oscar ‘Fight the Baddies’
Incredible display of support at family fundraiser. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Skulduggery' claimed in Tauranga street-sign debate
Council survey promoted to draw a particular response, claims submitter.

Rates rise resistance: Curtail growth and cut spending, say residents
'We have to say hey, we're full.'