Latest from Tauranga

Unwrapped: $22.6m upgrade of Regional House almost done

Work started in March 2017.

More than $30,000 for local care-giving grandparents

More than 900 grandparents were now caring for approximately 1700 Bay of Plenty children.

'I finished pretty empty ... I gave my everything'

The Xterra World Championship is the pinnacle of the off road triathlon season.

Down and dirty: Pooch owners to get messy at Mud Dog Run

The family pup will definitely need a bath after this one!

Steamers celebration: How you can join in

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are hitting the town to celebrate with fans.

New data reveals extent of Bay of Plenty drug use

From P in Kawerau to cocaine at the beach: New data lifts the lid on what we're using.

Self-belief fuels Tauranga City to overcome Birkenhead

The national age-group tourney is so popular organiser Graeme Sole had to turn away teams.

Job done. So what's next for the Steamers?

Steamers coach Clayton McMillan and captain Aidan Ross reflect on an outstanding season.

'I'd much rather win the championship than have 100 games'

There are plenty of milestones that could be reached tonight.

Cricket: Two Bays to battle for Howell cup

Cricket's Battle of the Bays is on this weekend in Tauranga.

Measles outbreak: Vaccine supplies improve

The measles risk remains high in the Bay of Plenty.

Sun, sand and brews: Labour weekend to be a cracker in the Bay

Temperatures are looking swell!

Wild wind! Rotorua man's near-miss with falling tree

Did you feel the strong winds?

Kiri Gillespie: Don't like the noise? Move

Is it really fair to complain about noise from a popular concert venue?

Regional plan to combat Bay of Plenty measles outbreak

A regional plan is being developed to deal with the Bay of Plenty's measles outbreak.

Bay winners! Lotto players score nice chunk of change

The winning tickets were sold in Tauranga and Whakatāne.