Latest from Tauranga

'Let's do better': Women ridiculed on the Mount turn insult into empowerment

A group of women who were ridiculed on the Mauao track didn't let it stop them.

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.

Meet man vying to be Tauranga MP for National

Sam Uffindell has a vision for Tauranga and says he's the right man to make it happen.

MPs clash over homeless report on where Rotorua homeless have come from

Local politicians have exchanged words over a new homeless report.

Oranga Tamariki investigates how system failed murdered 5-year-old Malachi Subecz

'This is an absolute priority for me and I will have more to say' - Oranga Tamariki CEO.

Police identify woman found dead in Pilot Bay

The death will be referred to the coroner.

Local Focus: Motorcycles and men's mental health

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride dapperly raises funds in Tauranga

Woman's body removed from Pilot Bay

Police arrived on the scene about 8.20am.

Boycott begins: Bus drivers refuse key pick-ups after knife incident

'It's gotten to the point where we are now dealing with significant weapons...'

'Lots of tears' for missing cat accidentally taken to the tip

The friendly tabby's family say they miss his cuddles and have not stopped searching.