Latest from Tauranga

Revealed: Which town broke its record for the warmest October night

More muggy nights are expected, and so is the rain.

$100k disability scholarship recipient encourages others to apply

The scholarship can help pay for associated fees, books, computers and living costs.

'Thrilled': Proposal to lower voting age to 16 supported

The review proposes other changes - including four-year council terms.

Photographer showcases 'raw and real' portraits of 40 NZ women over 40

Women are notoriously hard on themselves and this is about letting go of perfection.

Amazeing: Rotorua icon to reopen in December

New owners Chris and Fiona Callander promise visitors fun, challenges and surprises.

$20.5 million in rates still unpaid as late penalties loom

The last day of the council's grace period for rates is October 31.

Sonya Bateson: We don't want our children becoming rapists through ignorance

OPINION: Parents should be teaching young adults about healthy sexual relationships.

Driver praised as investigation into school bus fire begins

'Buses can be replaced, and we are so thankful no-one was injured.'

Sonya Bateson: Don't hold your breath if you're trying to reach The Good Place

OPINION: I'd appreciate being able to buy things knowing that children weren't harmed.

Explainer: Why did the appeal against teen rapist's home detention sentence fail?

Judge wasn't happy with teen rapist's jail-free sentence. But she didn't change it. Why?

Mexico, meth and money laundering: Drug ring accused changes plea

The man is one of nine people charged with an alleged drug smuggling plot at the port.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on inflation relief

OPINION:

$43m in regional council rates yet to be paid as more than half fail to meet due date

The BOPRC rates bill has been met with surprise and 'shock' among some.

New Bay of Plenty Regional Council sworn in at Whakatāne marae

Doug Leeder has returned to his former position as chairman and Jane Nees as deputy.

Watch: Family's 'holy s*** moment' as oncoming van veers into their lane

'The video doesn't do it justice either as to how close they actually were.'

Jo Raphael: Cruise ship passengers a sight for sore eyes

OPINION: Welcome, the Bay of Plenty is open for business.