Latest from Tauranga

Mark Lister: We’re beating inflation, but it’ll come at a price

OPINION: The most crucial development has been increasing evidence of slowing inflation.

From life support to a four year 'hell' recovery: How life has changed for crash victim

Hollie Snell is not like most 21 year olds.

Sonya Bateson: Where’s the plan to combat a looming recession?

OPINION: I found myself investigating how to make reusable toilet paper this week.

'Absolute tragedy': Lifeguard begs people to swim between the flags after deaths, rescues

The search continues for a person who got into difficulties at Oputere Beach.

'Good on her': Rotorua politicians, residents react to PM's resignation

One MP said what Ardern had given to New Zealand would go down in history.

'The most incredible boss': 'Stunned' Bay politicians react to PM's resignation

One MP said he was 'as stunned as the rest of the country'.

Jo Raphael: Make a plan if you're refixing your interest rates

OPINION: Rising interest rates are causing stress for some homeowners.

Vasectomies, water tank refills, wigs: Government spends millions on hardship assistance grants

'We have parents who are going without food so their children are able to eat.’

'Worst' summer in 19 years: Campgrounds, farmers brace for even more wet weather

Already the amount of rainfall in Tauranga is five times more than what it was last year.

'Very gnarly': Boaties, surfers do battle with Cyclone Hale amid choppy, messy waves

Bay of Plenty coastal areas are being battered by rough seas.

Jo Raphael: Drenching puts dampener on holidays

OPINION: It’s time to break out the wet-weather contingencies.

Ngahi Bidois: Look after number one first

OPINION: I need to put my oxygen mask on first so I can help others.

Green streets: Why protecting urban parks and bush is vital as our cities grow

OPINION: A connection with nature is vital for our personal wellbeing.

Sonya Bateson: Selfish drivers endangering all road users

OPINION: Why are we such terrible drivers?

Hip-hop and R&B fans 'gutted' by last-minute Juicy Fest cancellation

Some had spent thousands of dollars travelling to Tauranga for the star-studded event.

Zoe Hunter: ‘Uncommon’ or not, earthquakes jolt our complacency

OPINION: This time, we did not have to evacuate. Next time, we might not be so lucky.