Latest from Tauranga

Why ketamine is being trialled as an antidepressant in the Bay

The new drug trial is looking for participants.

Dawn Picken: Big Brother is watching

OPINION: Facial images may be collected at a distance, without consent or knowledge.

Opinion: Permanent fix needed for hole created by migrant labour

OPINION: Investing in local labour is a permanent fix to the seasonal labour shortage.

Samantha Motion: Concerns over homeless stem from pride of place

Opinion: It's time for some straight answers and real solutions on emergency housing.

'Critical': Bay retailers rely on Christmas shopping season post Covid-19

Bay of Plenty shoppers spent $43.7m between November 29 and December 1 last year.

Real reasons people refuse to catch bus

Surveys reveal why some people refuse to catch the bus.

Jo Raphael: Royal Commission of Inquiry needed into violent child deaths

OPINION: Too many children are dying at the hands of those supposed to look after them.

Kieran Madden: Ardern's disappointing reaction to child poverty pleas

Opinion: Child poverty will be an election-defining, touchstone issue this term.

Jo Raphael: Roading upgrades need blue sky thinking

OPINION: Safety and population growth should both be considered when upgrading roads.

Samantha Motion: Yes, our region is beautiful - but it can be deadly

Opinion: Recent water tragedies and mishaps in the Bay of Plenty should be a reminder.

Top Bay men's sevens players to face off against next generation

NZ Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw says selectors did fantastic job unearthing potential stars.

Mongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealing

President of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.

Kristin Macfarlane: Who are the ignorant people flushing wipes down the toilet?

Opinion: Say it with me: Wet wipes do not get flushed down the toilet.

Katchafire, Sons of Zion to perform summer roadie tour

'New Zealanders love outdoor concerts, it's part of our culture.'

Bay of Plenty gift-giving business to benefit struggling tourism operators

The new Kiwi start-up aimed to boost the New Zealand tourism industry.

Jo Raphael: Hospital staff shouldn't be the ones experiencing pain and suffering

OPINION: Hospital staff should not bear the brunt of your sharp tongue.