Latest from Papamoa

French-owned HEB Construction profit leaps 62% from NZ operations
Business has road, rail, bridge, land, urban development and water projects throughout NZ.

Tasman Holiday Parks Pāpāmoa Beach has had a glorious makeover, and families love it
Introducing one of the biggest, most impressive resort swimming pools in NZ.

‘Beautiful the way you are’: The challenges of mothering an adolescent daughter
Tween life coaching is already prominent in the USA, and in NZ the need is growing.

'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown
'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'

Family lays complaint after 22-year-old dies suddenly in Middlemore Hospital
The family claimed Jaydyn Barnett was ready to go home but died suddenly after a fall.

'Colossal waste' or 'Godsend'?: Verdicts in on $1.78m crossings
Safety concerns for local schoolchildren had been “alleviated considerably”.

Waikato wheelchair rugby player tackles Outward Bound course
The special programme was developed with Paralympics New Zealand and NZ Wheelchair Rugby.

13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home
Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.

Arrest after alleged stabbing in Pāpāmoa
A badly injured man who turned up at a medical centre this afternoon is now in hospital.

'A nightmare': Mother of Tauranga doctor who disappeared two years ago speaks out
'We still have no news' his mother Karen Holland said today.

'Absolutely not viable anymore': GP clinic serving 6000 patients to close
The owner says closing site was a difficult decision after it lost 'quite a few' GPs.

'Absurd': Fast-growing school hits out after Govt puts 'essential' builds on hold
Education sector should not be the target of 'cost-cutting', says principal

'Increasing buyer activity': Tauranga's average property value rises to $1.09m
The three-month rise was above the NZ average, with two beachside suburbs leading the way.

Tay-Tay, baby (sort of): Teen Swifties' musical tribute to 'mother figure'
Couldn't make it to Aussie? Kiwi group just the ticket for a Taylor Swift fix.

‘Overwhelming' resistance: Residents want city to trim $4.75b budget
The city needs that money to fund proposed projects over 10 years.

'Seen in 30 minutes': New 'hybrid' medical clinic opens in Pāpāmoa
'It was just about seeing someone ... and not having to wait for a GP to be available.'

Watch: Papamoa beachgoers rescue shark
One man could be seen dragging the shark out to sea by its tail.

Aerial photos show shark just metres from people on popular beach
Experts say these sighting are common this time of year.

‘Tummy issues’ as up to 20,000 taste 'dirt' in water from new $197m plant
Council says the water is 'safe to drink' and there's no public health issue.

Bargain hunter alert: 25 neighbours combine for monster garage sale trail
The Tauranga neighbours have something for everyone and 'loads of bargains'.

Tauranga needs 5000 more homes, but 'critical' development still years away
Tolley 'frustrated' as long timelines continue for project that could house 15,550.

Pāpāmoa Beach house fire: Investigator returning to scene
Multiple crews were called to the blaze.

Second alarm: Firefighters battle 'well involved' house fire in Pāpāmoa
Crews were called about 3.50pm.

'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.

Major search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise ship
This weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.

Vehicle rolls at Pāpāmoa Beach
The crash happened near the roundabout with Domain Rd and State Highway 2.

Three Kiwi sustainable swimwear brands to watch, including the world’s first zero-waste label
The fashion industry has been known as the second-biggest polluter in the world.

Son charged with father's murder in Pāpāmoa
The Crown alleges the son fatally stabbed his father with a butcher's knife.