Latest from Mt Maunganui

‘Incredibly proud’: Omanu triumphs in national surf championships

Omanu won the Alan Gardner Trophy for the first time in its 78-year history.

‘Very busy road’: Bus lanes that racked up $1.4m in fines may become T3

Mount Maunganui road responsible for about half of all bus-lane tickets over two years.

15 boats damaged in marina fire, cause under investigation

Four boats, including a yacht, were moved to the hard deck due to damage.

‘Desperate need’: Calls grow for Pāpāmoa East community hub

A Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says.

‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal to lease public reserve for 99 years

It plans to build a marine research and education facility.

‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m away

A man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.

Marine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court told

Tauranga City Council says it is not obliged to provide facilities for working boats.

Council cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates rise

Mayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.

Hopes for more homes, more jobs in regional deal

Western Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals.

Firefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charity

Firefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.

Why fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students

'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'

Māori ward race gets under way

Nominations have opened for Tauranga's Te Awanui ward byelection.

Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resigns

He was elected in July but has not been able to take up the role due to illness.

Police name woman who died at Pilot Bay

Laushaun Ying Soon died at Pilot Bay in early January.

'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of Tauranga

Tauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.

Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village

A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.

‘Selfish motivation’: Director’s passion for Tauranga’s museum journey

'I want to be part of building something completely new for a city that’s never had one.'

‘Started from nothing’: From cleaning flats to running a holiday home business

The 'boutique' business manages holiday homes in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa.