Latest from Tauranga

More counterfeit money found in Bay of Plenty

Police are finding more counterfeit notes.

Emergency accommodation support services lack a 'moral failure' by Govt - social housing provider

The Government is now spending nearly a million dollars a day to put people up.

Seven appear in court after drug raids

Seven people have been charged with a raft of drug-related charges.

New mural telling stories, giving hope, shining light

Tūrangi young people worked hard with artist Mr G Hoete to produce a stunning town mural.

Zizi Sparks: Health shakeup also needs to look at GP fees

OPINION: The current range of GP fees is astonishing.

Families fear for loved ones as Covid-19 pandemic cuts through India

"She asks for me every day, asks me 'When are you coming back? But I don't have answers."

Opinion: Beware of personal debt: it may come back to haunt you

OPINION: Collectively we need to become more financially literate and wise to risk.

Tourism Bay of Plenty CEO steps down

Dunne will see out a three-month notice period in a part-time capacity.

Rob Rattenbury: Ardern backs off media interviews while Labour struggles

OPINION: Labour may quietly be struggling.

Jo Raphael: India travel ban temporary, will save lives

OPINION: What price would you pay to keep your loved ones safe?

Under pressure: Bus driver caught speeding 132km/h

Some bus drivers were caught speeding in the same spot four times.

Jo Raphael: We have the land and trees. Let's build the houses

OPINION: It's time for a return to mass state housing.

Local Focus: Boules of steel

National pétanque champs set to take place in Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Stormy seas for tourism if cruise ships kept out of transtasman bubble, businesses say

Businesses want the Government to communicate specific plans for the maritime border.

Toi Ohomai graduation caps long journey

For students graduating from Toi Ohomai this week, the journey means everything.

New DHB employees could see Covid-19 vaccine as term of employment

It's easier for employers to require new staff to be vaccinated than for existing workers.