Latest from Tauranga

141 port workers in Bay unvaccinated, some risk redeployment

Over 100 port workers in the private sector are yet to be vaccinated by September 30.

'An important win': Relief for 'crippling' building material drought

Auckland manufacturers supply 90 per cent of building products needed in the regions.

Dairy owners on highs and lows of lockdown

United communities show support for local dairy owners.

Man set son on fire, admits attempted murder charge

A Bowentown father has admitted attempting to murder his son after setting him on fire.

Parents of baby who died of rare condition launch campaign to help others

"Nothing, no cent, no dollar, no wish could make the machine available when we needed it."

Rubbish dumpers' mess cost ratepayers thousands

Disposal costs for dumped rubbish is costing Bay ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars.

'Appalling and disgusting': Officers bitten, spat on, pinned by throat in moving car

A Tauranga man bit a police officer, pinned him by his throat and spat at police.

Council bracing for the bite of lockdown 2.0 amid soaring costs of supplies

City leaders warned this lockdown will have a compounding effect on infrastructure plans.

Builders back in level 3, but hard road ahead for embattled industry

Builders keen to be back at work but face delays and supply chain constraints.

Barrister and wife convicted for tax evasion charges

A Tauranga barrister and his wife have been sentenced for tax evasion offences.

Exclusive: The rise, and demise, of Todd Muller's political career and what's next

Todd Muller talks about quitting politics and what he really thinks of Simon Bridges.

'Highest form of assistance': Double murder witness' own sentence discounted for giving evidence in trial

Daniel de Martin was sentenced under the Arms Act 1983 in the Tauranga District Court.

Simon Bridges on what's next: 'I've found my true happiness'

The ousted leader opens up about love, family, politics and how his enemies got too cruel.

Waiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilities

Two more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.

'Absolute tragedy' as 'much loved' college student dies after crash

Dallin Loibl, 17, was once voted King of the Ball by his peers.

11,000 litres of molasses split in crash, some entered Omanawa River

Two people were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families

Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.

'Just horrendous': Kiwi mum, newborn baby's UK Covid nightmare

Rachael Helsby had already had one jab of the Pfizer vaccine.