Latest from Tauranga

Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?

Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Bay's export success a 'saviour' after Covid-19

And a new report suggests the region will continue to be a top performer.

US expats in the Bay fear repercussions of impeachment

Some say the impeachment of Donald Trump is something that needs to happen.

Report: Bay of Plenty strong performer in wake of Covid-19

Things are looking up for the Bay of Plenty, especially in you're in the kiwifruit sector.

Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren

Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.

Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off

The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.

Coromandel beach sees closures after potential 'great white' sighting

Opoutere Beach has been closed and reopened twice today.

'Fight or flight': First-time offenders lash out post-lockdown

Men were also more than two times more likely to first-time offend than women.

Lotto strikes it lucky three times in Bay of Plenty

Have you checked your ticket?

More than 120 drink-drivers stung in Tauranga and Rotorua

Drink-driving

'One of the better places': Bay to see hot, sunny Christmas Day

Get out your sunhat - it's shaping up to be a very warm Christmas Day!

Bay of Plenty paw-lice pup heads into retirement

Amazing Asta queen of the streets for seven years.

Jo Raphael: The age-old conflict between landlords and tenants

OPINION: Who is the villain - the landlord or the tenant?

A Christmas thank you to those working through the festive period

Have you ever worked a Christmas Day? Spare a thought for those who do.

Lotto players from Papamoa and Bay of Plenty $29K richer

Two Lotto players from Papamoa and Bay of Plenty received early Christmas wins.

Samantha Motion: A holly, jolly, news parody of the best Christmas song ever

OPINION: Is it even Christmas without the drunk tank or the boys of the NYPD choir?