Latest from Tauranga

Tauranga homicide: Victim's body returned to family

He died on Saturday night after a large group of gang members allegedly came to the house.

Opinion: Supermarket profits a slap in the face to hardworking Kiwis

OPINION: A slap in the face is a good way to describe how these profits make me feel.

'Wasteful spending': Winston Peters won't stand in Tauranga byelection

Peters said this morning his party came to the decision "after serious consideration"

'Doesn't cut the mustard': Under-fire police step up bus stop patrols after attacks

But a local leader says the 'softly, softly' police response 'doesn't cut the mustard'.

'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops primary international students ban

International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.

Serious assault of Bayfair worker near bus stop, youths blamed

The worker has been left with a significant eye injury.

Family in 'absolute shock' after man killed in suspected homicide in Tauranga

Police called to a disorder incident; when they got there they found a body.

Evidence of unharnessed contractors at fatal heights 'disturbs' new Auckland port CEO, worker lost leg

Fresh safety concerns after fourth death in five years at Auckland port.

Letters to the editor: Banning smacking is behind crime rate

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Housing market: 'Demand has weakened, prices are falling': REINZ

Affordability, uncertainty and changing financial conditions cited as reasons.

Watch: Out-of-control car smashes into house, narrowly misses man

'I moved back and threw myself sideways - it was the only to get out of the way.'

'Worst case of emaciated dogs I have ever seen'

Two emaciated dogs and four puppies were rescued from Kaingaroa Forest overnight.

From Howick to Pāpāmoa: Ex-league star new principal at Bay school

Iva Ropati will start as principal of Pāpāmoa College at the start of Term 4.

Mental health: Fears lives may be at risk as nearly 500 wait for DHB appointments

Two patients have died in the past five years after being triaged but before treatment.

'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppy

The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.

'I just cried': 32-year-old's Stage 4 bowel cancer battle

Rachael Ferguson now wants the screening age lowered to 35.

Woman killed in motorcycle crash named

The crash happened around 2.40pm on Saturday on State Highway 2, Pongokawa.

Rob Rattenbury: Pākehā need to be trusted with referendum on He Puapua

OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.