Latest from Tauranga

Volcanix ready for defending champs

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Canterbury into the final round of the Farah Palmer Cup

Batten down the hatches! Heavy rain strikes the Bay of Plenty

A front was moving over the North Island today bringing widespread rain

Shaking pink buckets: Breast cancer Pink Ribbon appeal begins

Pink buckets will be available at a number of sites across the Bay of Plenty from today

Plenty of action expected in round two of Baywide comp

Plenty of action expected for round two of Baywide premier cricket competition.

Bay wishlist for Government's $7.5b surplus

Bay business leaders reveal how they would spend the $7.5b government surplus.

Wild weather: Heavy rain to hit the Bay tomorrow

The eastern ranges of the Bay of Plenty are expected to be the hardest hit

Top spot possible as Steamers take momentum south

The Bay of Plenty Steamers play the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup in Southland

David Beck: My 2019 NRL awards

Sports reporter David Beck reviews the latest season of NRL.

Cricket: Geyser make competitive debut

Geyser City hosted defending champions Greerton in their Bay of Plenty Cup debut.

Big Lotto winners from Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty

Plus, a Tauranga punter and another from the Bay each won $24,346 in second division.

Cruise ship season just around the corner for Tauranga

Tauranga's cruise ship season begins on Sunday, with benefits for the whole region.

Participation: How to stop the decline

Sport NZ's strategy, launched in the regions this week, aims to get "Every Body Active".

Local iwi show interest in buying Maketu Pies

The deadline for expressions of interest ends October 7

'Every game going to be tough' - premier cricket debutants

Premier newbies Geyser City Cricket Club take on defending champs Eves Realty Greerton.

'I feel honoured to captain her': On board Captain Cook's replica ship Endeavour

A replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour has sailed from Tauranga to Gisborne.

Strategy to transform Māori health to be rolled out in the Bay

The launch will take place at the Manuka Tūtahi Marae