Latest from Tauranga

Counsellor: Hostage ordeal trauma will have lasting impact

"The survival part of the brain gets extremely heightened through traumatic events."

Hostage tragedy: Man shot by police 'trying to turn his life around'

Neighbours describe the 'terrifying' events that unfolded on Oriana Cres.

Volcanic unrest at White Island, eruption more likely than usual

White Island may be entering a period where eruptive activity is more likely than normal.

Bay of Plenty schools ditch the straw

Bay of Plenty schools have the opportunity to move to a more sustainable packaging.

TJ Perenara vs RBHS Stuart Leach - whose try was best?

Rotorua Boys' High School first XV player Stuart Leach has been placed among the stars.

Fatal shooting: Girls out of hospital, hostage-taker a 'recluse'

A man was shot dead by police yesterday after holding children hostage with a machete.

Two children stable after fatal SH2 crash, witnesses sought

Police are now seeking the public's help for information following the crash.

Bay players line up against Papua New Guinea

Three Bay of Plenty women will start from the bench.

7 Bay athletes eye place in NZ Sevens Development Camps

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Zizi Sparks: Pride parade needed in Rotorua and Tauranga

More can be done to support pride in the Bay of Plenty.

Smile! Preschoolers come out on top in dental challenge

Centres were invited to take part in the World Oral Health Day Challenge.

'I'm pretty fizzed up for it': Stage set for first test at Bay Oval

This match has been a long time coming for Bay Oval staff.

Rising fast: Bay of Plenty house prices hit new highs

The national median also rose to a record level in October 2019.

Roller-coaster weather week in store for the region

Should you pack a raincoat or your sunscreen?

Gaining international experience key for Bay players

All matches will be screened live on SKY Sport 1.

Teacher censured for doing students' work for them

After returning from sick leave Carel Human passed work "so far off the mark".