Latest from Tauranga

Paedophile convicted, but police worried there may be more victims

Jared Lammas was sentenced to four years and five months in prison.

'The world went black': Runner goes into cardiac arrest during marathon

Young mother's life saved by first responders at Hawke's Bay Marathon.

Beaten, robbed, bullied: City's only women's shelter tells of violence on streets

And the night shelter can only afford to be open five days a week.

New Lotto millionaire claims prize after daughter's text

A Triple Dip from the Bayfair Shopping Centre led to a million-dollar win.

Stevedore part of plot to smuggle hundreds of kilos of cocaine into NZ

A stevedore is accused of being part of a plot to import cocaine into New Zealand.

Average house price tops $1 million in Wellington

Nationally, values rose 2.2 per cent in May, a slight reduction on April's 3.1 per cent.

Great white shark meat seized in Tauranga

Great white sharks are protected under the Wildlife Act 1953.

Suburb Spotlight: TV star new Pāpāmoa police chief

Suburb Spotlight: There's a new sheriff in Pāpāmoa and he's a familiar face.

'Disappointed but not surprised': Race commissioner reacts to racist jeers

"Racist comments do affect people's wellbeing."

Guilty verdicts for double murder accused and partner

Crown and defence lawyers have given their closing addresses in double murder trial.

'Container mountain': Extra rail services to ease port congestion

Extra rail services have helped clear a large backlog of containers at Port of Tauranga.

Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay

The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.

Biggest swells of 2021: North Island's east coast smashed

The swells are the biggest seen this year, lifeguard service says.

The fake $50 and the off-duty cop: How a man was nabbed for making fake money

How did he do it and why?

'He just didn't have to be killed': Grieving whānau speak out after police shooting

Keeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.

Local Focus: Commissioners on tour in Tauranga

Commissioners Long-term Plan out for public feedback. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Andrea Fox: Gibson's exit symptomatic of shambolic Ports of Auckland

OPINION: A tale of two port CEO resignations.

Benefit boosts 'like Lotto' for some, Budget offers less for others

Benefit rises will help people cover costs such as extra fuel, food, shoes or other goods.