Latest from Tauranga

Holiday season warning, where NZ's Omicron cases are coming from

Most Omicron cases in New Zealand have come via the UK.

Council to pay nearly $30m to settle defective building claims

The council said it, and other parties, had settled with the owners.

Summer shark warning: At least six great whites identified in popular holiday spot

People have been asked to report all sightings of sharks this summer.

'Upsetting': Girl's koro hits back over Farmers email

'The email, in my view, was very disappointing.'

Woman appears in court charged with murder of 5-year-old boy

The accused was denied interim name suppression.

Holiday traffic, crashes cause major delays

Waka Kotahi is advising people to drive with care.

'Sorely missed': Wellington kayaker Jack Skellett mourned

Jack Skellett is being mourned by his former football club and university colleagues.

Six great white sharks in Tauranga area prompt warning

People should remain vigilant when out swimming and report all sightings.

Mistaken identity murder: Man charged over 'execution' of innocent man four years ago

Nearly four years after shocking death, a man will appear in court charged with murder.

'Too little too late': Muller on $17.9m funding announced for Tauranga Hospital

The DHB says the funding would be enough to complete Covid-related works at the hospital.

'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucks

Firefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.

'Amazing' feedback: Support mounts for teen victim of 'racial profiling'

'A lot of people said it was the video (of Aiomai) that really moved them.'

'Best Christmas present': Families prepare for tearful reunions with Auckland loved ones

Families are reuniting with their Auckland based loved ones, just in time for Christmas.

'Racial profiling': Māori teen in tears after store employee calls her 'undesirable'

'I don't know why she said that. It has really hurt me."

Local Focus: Tauranga's representation review – what's changed and why

Next year's local body election will look different to previous ones.

Car in harbour: Golf star praises 'heroic' rescuers who tried to save mum

'He couldn't get the doors open and he was basically on his last breath.'