Latest from Tauranga

Stoners or socially acceptable users? Views aired over legalising cannabis

Should we be allowed to smoke and grow cannabis for recreational purposes?

Racism in Tauranga? Māori leaders think so but not everyone agrees

Issue raised in city after George Floyd's death and worldwide protests.

Gang member who claims gang does good work loses security licence

Licensing authority sides with police.

'He was a great father': Son speaks of devastation after drink-driving tragedy

A drink-driver whose partner drowned after a road crash is sentenced.

Job losses at Tauranga's Event Cinemas

"They're gutted and heartbroken."

Simultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operation

Six people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.

Tauranga's Michael Hill Jeweller shuts its doors

Michael Hill constantly reviewed the "profitability of all the stores in its network".

Baycourt Community and Arts Centre to reopen

Baycourt can begin progressively reopening aspects of the Tauranga venue.

Fatal crashes: Western Bay grim road toll climbs to 8 after SH29 crash

The road toll in the Western Bay police district this year has climbed to eight.

Pumped up: Cost for major Pāpāmoa project balloons

Nine houses for homeless to be removed to make way for new wastewater pump station.

Mount Maunganui home invasion robbery pair jailed

Victims still traumatised after gang pair targeted wrong house.

Opinion: Armed Response trial aborted for good reasons

COMMENT: Armed police are not something the New Zealand public needs to feel safe.

Matt Cowley: Building business capability the next step

COMMENT: I have no doubt that the Government's decisions saved many local jobs.

'We've been wronged': US White Island honeymooners seek damages

The honeymooners plan to seek damages from both the cruise line and the tour operators.

Youth job scheme to boost confidence, resilience, and capacity to achieve goals

The Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust has received a $717K grant.

Strong 2019/20 financial result for Zespri

Zespri's total operating revenue was more than $3 billion.