Latest from Tauranga

Bay of Plenty community gems glow at Local Hero of the Year awards

The awards ceremony at Classic Flyers Museum honoured more than 20 local heroes.

Local Focus: Pāpāmoa groms surf with Aussie hero

Former world champ Joel Parkinson meets Pāpāmoa groms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Road reopens after fatal crash

Motorists were asked to avoid the area.

Kaleb Trask one of nine rookies to secure Chiefs contract

Also named are 8 All Blacks, 6 Māori All Blacks, 1 Chiefs centurion, 1 international

Bay rugby talent picked for Chiefs development pathway

And they include four backs and seven forwards.

Bay of Plenty firefighters battle Australia wildfires

Kiwi firefighters heading to Australia to help fight devastating bushfires.

Blind cricket providing opportunities

The New Zealand Blind Caps played a T20 series against Bangladesh.

Kawerau loses 'vital service' after 25 years

All of the Kawerau Youth Care Centre Trust's Government contracts were cut.

Black Sticks women visit Rotorua school

Malfroy School students had some exciting visitors this week.

Pyes Pa Rd 'tragedy' raises road toll to 63 - 12 more than last year

It is understood yesterday's death brought the toll to 63 people killed on Bay roads.

The next step: What is high performance?

Women with dreams of joining a high performance rugby programme were shown what to expect.

No seatbelt: One person dead in State Highway 36 crash

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

'Hugely significant': Court of Appeal rules in Motiti Island decision

The future of a controversial move to introduce a marine reserve has been decided on.

2W Gravity Enduro: The race one wrap

'Great weather and trail conditions' made for an exciting day's racing.

Cricket: Greerton post 187-run win over Central Indians

Greerton were in commanding form when they hosted Central Indians.

Rivalry continued: Tauranga Boys' earn bragging rights

Tauranga Boys' College and Rotorua Boys' High School have squared off again.