Latest from Tauranga

'A monster': Survivor hits out as serial rapist locked up indefinitely

'I am standing here today to reclaim my confidence and power.'

'No one wants to lose a child.' Rural schools want consistent speed limits

Submitters call for a consistent approach to speed limits outside rural schools.

Local Focus: Today is ME day

"Chronic Fatigue doesn't do it justice." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Scared for my life': Witness in double murder trial says gun was turned on him

A Crown witness has described what happened when the man he worked for was fatally shot.

'Massive inquiry': New townhouse development to be built opposite Tauranga racecourse

The Stables in Greerton had "massive inquiries" in days, Bask in the Mount has sold out.

DoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in Tauranga

The great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.

Tauranga's Olivia Rogers fighting to be hired on The Apprentice

Hitting screens tonight, the first season boasts a $50,000 prize Rogers likes the look of.

Exclusive: Man charged in plot to import cocaine from Mexico worked at Tauranga port

A stevedore was among eight people arrested after an eight-month covert investigation.

Desperate measures: Would you pay $30,000 upfront to get a rental?

The housing crisis is now 'eating into middle-class NZ' and is causing trauma.

Port of Tauranga bid to fast-track $68.5m expansion rejected

The $68.5m port project could create 368 jobs during construction and more than 81 after.

Luke Kirkness: My night with a secret society

Opinion: What I learnt about my inside look at the little-known Freemason fraternity.

First signs of NZ housing market slowing - report

'There are signs that there are fewer buyers talking to banks about ... mortgages.'

Ōmanawa 'execution-style' double shooting accused on trial in Tauranga

An Auckland man and his partner are on trial after two men were shot dead in Ōmanawa.

Tauranga startup inks deal with US social media giant

Startup with staff in Tauranga and Invercargill raises $2m, with $14m round in offiing.

DHB failed in its care of mental health patient - commissioner

The DHB CEO has apologised to the family of the young man.

Couple on trial after two men shot dead in Ōmanawa

An Auckland man is on trial accused of murdering two men at an Ōmanawa property.

Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand

COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.

Should this New Zealand suburb change its name?

Suburb Spotlight: Well-known Tauranga figures call for the suburb name to be changed.