Latest from Tauranga

'Horrendous': Police target speeders amid fears of an 'accident waiting to happen'

Police warn enforcement action will be taken against drivers speeding through roadworks.

'Constant stress': The pandemic migration experience

"We always have our hearts in our mouths."

New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed

Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.

Container ship forced to alter course to avoid hitting yacht

An investigation was launched following the incident.

New era for Black Ferns starts on winning note against Australia

A new era for the Black Ferns started on a sodden and ultimately successful note.

Meet the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours recipients

This year's honours recipients are leaders in education, sport, conservation and service

'It's a talking point': Tauranga man gets tattoo of Queen's face

Declan Jones wanted a tattoo to represent his home back in England.

Comment: Access to vaping needs to be balanced

OPINION: Kiwi teenagers are preferring e-cigarettes over smoked tobacco

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Where have all the children gone?

OPINION: There's no quick fix, and parents are not failing.

Local Focus: Peter Wakeman on Candidate Camera

Christchurch-based independent candidate Peter Wakeman running in Tauranga by-election.

'I think it's fair': BOP regional councillor moves to Christchurch

Stacey Rose says he will have better time management from the South Island.

National plan to ban gang convoys in Tauranga 'ineffectual' - gang expert

National byelection candidate Sam Uffindell's idea for a member's bill comes under fire.

'Living hell': Family lived in tents after rental damaged in fire

A Tauranga mum and her three kids lived in a tent at their rental, but still paid rent.

Butcher hit 'rock bottom'. Then something made him decide to stay open

The butcher, subjected to smash and grabs and break-ins, was ready to call it quits.

'Unfortunate situation': Bar temporarily becomes a cafe after liquor licence issue

The bar traded for three months without a liquor licence, now it can't sell booze for now.

'Made my week': Cystic fibrosis sufferer gifted money by stranger

The donor wanted Troy Watson to 'go and have fun' with his friends or family.