Latest from Tauranga

Pāpāmoa toddler badly injured in 'freak accident'

The incident happened at the Te Puke A & P Show on Saturday.

'We need to get building': Bay has highest demand for public housing

The public housing waitlist in Tauranga has continued to climb.

Traffic delays for Mount Maunganui commuters, first day of Bayfair traffic lights

The new temporary layout includes a raised safety platform to slow motorists down.

Info evening for $8 million Omokoroa Rd upgrade

The upgrades will be done on the stretch of Omokoroa Rd and Western Ave to Tralee St.

Youth helping to future-proof athletics in Tauranga

Whakatāne, Rotorua, Tauranga, Taupō, Waihī athletes earn top placings.

Surfing: How moving from Christchurch to Mount has helped Georgia Wederall

And she has big goals for her surfing career this year.

Black Caps v India: Mount driver takes pre-game glow to next level

The game was set to start at 3pm at the Bay Oval today.

Night closures for Wairoa River Bridge

The closure will take place on State Highway 2 on February 24 between 10.30pm and 5.30am.

'Exciting times': Tauranga investor confidence tops NZ

A new survey showed 57 per cent were optimistic in the city's commercial property market.

Showjumper runs ultramarathon to aid leukaemia-stricken boy

Lucy Olphert felt like she needed a challenge and found the ideal cause to inspire her.

Te Puna business temporarily shuts doors after blaze

It was not known whether the fire was suspicious.

Car set on fire in Western Bay

No one was in the vehicle at the time of the fire.

Person dies after Tauranga Eastern Link crash

Critically injured victim dies week after crash.

Kiwi league stars inspire next generation

The Sky Sport Rugby League Roadshow was in town on Saturday.

Having a Whale of a time at Warriors Roadshow

The Vodafone Warriors came to Mount Maunganui to teach kids the basics of rugby league.

Weird and wonderful: Behind-the-scenes at Tauranga's vets

From a gecko with a hernia to wētā with broken legs, Tauranga's vets have seen it all.