Latest from Tauranga

Bakers to chase Truckie and Tradie Pie honours

Annual Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards entries have opened

Nikorima adds value in the wrong places

Kodi Nikorima is a versatile player but the Warriors need to strengthen other areas.

Bust to boom: The kiwifruit industry's amazing comeback

From bust to boom - the kiwifruit industry has had a remarkable recovery from Psa.

More students need expert mental health help

A rise in youth mental health issues has high school principals concerned.

Angel at the crash site: 'She was dying in my arms'

"She asked for my name.... and then she asked if I was a real angel."

Real-life Angel among strangers who helped

Several strangers raced to help Margaret Gundersen as she lay trapped after car crash.

Tauranga's property boom moves to Rotorua

Tauranga's current median sale price is $675,000

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi extends contract

Rotorua Boys' High School old boy signs with New Zealand rugby until 2021

Bay of Plenty buildings big winners in architecture awards

The winners included buildings in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Whakatāne, Taupō and Rotorua

Artists show winning strokes at mural fest

The two artists were up against nine others from around the globe.

Rotorua marathon for NZ mountain running champ

The Rotorua Marathon gets underway on Saturday.

Living with ghosts: One woman's journey of loss and grief – and what she did next

Just what is normal after the death of a loved one?

Secondary schools set for Baywide season

An in-depth look at this year's Baywide secondary school rugby competitions.

Calling time out on disrespect towards developing referees

It's time to call time out on disrespectful attitudes towards developing referees

Measles cases hit 17 within a month

The three new cases are Western Bay of Plenty residents.

Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend

Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.