Latest from Tauranga

Jo Raphael: Don't let Covid vaccine fears put communities at risk

OPINION: Communities are relying on their leaders to do the right thing.

'Incredibly worrying': Intermediate principals plead for school counsellors

There is a 'worrying number of young people with serious mental health worries".

'Life-changing and horrific': Mum raises mental health awareness after losing son

The couple believe school counselling support is needed to assist student mental health.

'Powerless': Rural school principal, four staff set to lose jobs over jab mandate

Several staff members have accepted the possibility they may lose their jobs.

It's not about 'turning off machines': Concerns about End of Life Choice Act

Several Bay of Plenty hospices will not be offering the assisted dying service.

Kiri Gillespie: 'Three Waters mandate makes laughing stock of councils'

Opinion: The Government steamrolling Three Waters will only end in tears.

Jo Raphael: Can you forego barista coffee to get on the property ladder?

OPINION: Be prepared to lay your cards on the table for banks to give you a home loan.

Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Man jailed for border crossing breach

A Waikato man who crossed the Hamilton border and was found in Tauranga has been jailed.

Whakaari White Island defendants' trial not until 2023

The Whakaari/White Island defendants trial is not expected to take place until 2023.

Luke Kirkness: Stop pussyfooting around Covid-19 rule-breakers

OPINION: Hard punishments would stop any of these would-be rule-breakers

Luke Kirkness: how I've come to tackle my insecurities

OPINION: I'm no expert but this is how I've overcome my insecurities.

Luke Kirkness: We need Covid-19 targets from the Govt

OPINION: Is freedom just around the corner?

PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k

Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.

'It's in our DNA to buy property': So, how vulnerable is Rotorua to a property downturn?

What is it that makes Rotorua one of the least vulnerable cities to a property downturn?

'Devastating blow': Bay Dreams cancelled, $50m summer events season 'at risk'

Bay Dreams has called off its 2022 festivals in both Mount Maunganui and Nelson.

Mongrel Mob shooter's day of terror: 'It was like a movie scene'

"The gun was massive, from his shoulder down to the ground. He points it at the cop ..."