Latest from Tauranga

Lockdown lift a relief for some but others want faster change

Only option for recovery is to 'trade our way out of it', says Bay leader.

Two DHB staff, one patient have Covid-19

There were no new cases in the Bay of Plenty or Lakes regions

Sulphur spill closes major highway

Emergency services were working to clean up the spill.

Covid-19: Tauranga business leaders hope for lockdown end

'If the restrictions are relaxed, it is in everyone's best interests we adhere to them.'

Covid-19: The fate of local sport

Bay of Plenty sporting organisations must accept there will be changes post-lockdown.

Construction an 'important cog in economic wheel'

Building businesses can start work again but with strict hygiene measures in place.

No new Bay of Plenty Covid-19 cases

A nurse from Tauranga Hospital's adult mental health unit is recovering at home.

Tauranga mental health worker tests positive for Covid-19

New mental health patients will be diverted to other hospitals away from Tauranga.

Tauranga couple's long weekend getaway

"It's like our own little getaway but we can still see the house."

'Critical' cash needed: Council launches bold $1b bid for 24 projects

Mayor Tenby Powell: "We have an opportunity now to unite as a community."

'I was terrified': Mum cowers with young son as partner shot dead

Alana Wingrove hid with her 9yo son as her partner was gunned down below her window.

Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown

How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown

How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Mr G hosts lockdown drawing tutorials

The local artist hopes to band the community together with learning a new skill.

Tauranga funeral home donates $3000 worth of bread to local charities

"We just know how important it is to support the community right now."

Tauranga man buys stock from dairy to feed those in need

"If people do support their local, be it dairy or whatever, it's got to be good."