Latest from Tauranga

Impact of rates collection switch remains a mystery for some councils

The move means less money for district councils.

'Tell them to bring their guns': Details of fatal police shooting revealed

A coroner's inquest is under way after a man was shot and killed by police in 2016.

Jo Raphael: Teach children early on about the value of saving

OPINION: Buy now, pay later can be convenient, but don't let it get out of hand.

Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ

Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.

Heavy rain warning for parts of Bay of Plenty

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly.

Dawn Picken: Airport, racecourse should be on the table for housing

OPINION: All options should be considered for shifting people out of emergency housing

Want it? Meat, car warrants, fry pans - you can buy it all now and pay later. But should you?

'People don't have to save anymore, if they want it, they buy it.'

Tania's story: My best friend was not too young for bowel cancer

Tania Hilliam had stage 4 bowel cancer and a grim future. Now look at her.

Using tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisance

Dama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.

Sport cancelled, road warnings issued as wretched weather strikes

Heavy rain watches are also coming into force for the North Island's upper east.

'Four times the size of Bayfair': Plans for $1b Pāpāmoa East town centre revealed

50m pool, supermarket, shops, 15,000 jobs and 11,000 new homes to be built nearby

Jo Raphael: Internet outage a perfect time to consider a digital detox

OPINION: How well could you handle a digital detox?

Rugby league legend and ambassador 'saddened' by brawl

Comments come after fighting erupted at senior match.

Scout abuser gets more jail time

Hypervigilance, distrust and fear, before a child abuse survivor's journey to closure.

Plastic bead mystery: Rena shipwreck suspected

Volunteers believe the small plastic balls come from the Rena wreckage near Tauranga.

Roundabout location confirmed for dangerous intersection

the location is part of a transport corridor between Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga.