Latest from Tauranga

Shop owner gets apology from star of 'name and shame' video

"He just wanted to show he's sincerely sorry."

Flying Mullet Pāpāmoa go into final game on top

The Soccer Shop WaiBOP Championship and W-League winners have been confirmed.

Steamers thump Waikato in Rotorua

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have beaten Waikato 40-14 in Rotorua.

All action at secondary school finals day

The first week of Baywide Secondary School Rugby finals were held in Whakatāne.

True grit: One woman's story of surviving oppression and tragedy

Motivational speaker Steffi August talks about getting through her worst moments.

Tommy Wilson: Million-word heir hangs up his pen

Tommy Wilson pens his final column for the Bay of Plenty Times.

Mayor: Move to let prisoners vote sign of 'namby pamby' society

Bay of Plenty leaders weigh in on whether prisoners should vote.

Round two home game for Steamers against Waikato

Bay of Plenty take on Waikato in round two of Mitre 10 Cup

Green Corridor and Eat Streat concepts proposed for Tauranga

Tauranga City Council has proposed two projects similar to ones undertaken in Rotorua.

The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you

Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.

Petition calls for free school buses in entire Bay

A petition to extend a free school bus trial to the Bay of Plenty will be presented.

New study pathway for Bay students to address Māori health outcomes

The region is known to have some of the country's worst Māori health statistics

Toi Te Ora seeks changes to protect rural, low income, whānau

Toi Te Ora sought four changes to the Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities Bill.

Migrant workers exploited; kiwifruit contractor to be penalised

Gautum Rajan Kapur, also know as Kapoor, breached employment laws multiple times.

Volcanix coaches relish opportunity

The Volcanix coaching staff are ready for a big season

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: The Green Parrot's winning formula

Keep it simple and customers will keep coming