Latest from Tauranga

Operation Notus: Man jailed for more than 9 years

Three more Operation Notus offenders have been sentenced and another awaits his fate

Anxious wait for businesses, school week jumbled: How the latest Covid cases are impacting us

There are three new cases of the virus in the community, forcing a jump in alert levels.

'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup village

Sport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.

'A gift from God': How one organisation is saving lives

Big-hearted programme gives addicted, homeless and mentally unwell people a second chance.

Shark study sought: 'Things have changed now' says expert

Shark expert Riley Elliott wants to uncover what happens under the water near Bowentown.

'Vigilante' gets home detention for violently stabbing two men in unprovoked attacks

Despite the violent attacks, Daniel Ernst isn't going to jail.

16 years on: Tsunami alert sirens still two years away

Tsunami alert sirens have been debated in Tauranga since 2005.

Red Fox Tavern cold case: Staff members recall fatal robbery 33 years on

The second day of a high-profile trial has started.

Gang accused in attempted murder trial claims 'mistaken identity'

A Black Power gang member from Whakatane is defending an attempted murder charge.

Fatal boat crash: Mum 'robbed' of chance to say goodbye

Mum calls for change in maritime laws to crack down on drunk skippers.

Murdered toddler: 'She is nobody's little princess any longer'

The impact of Maketū toddler Nevaeh Ager's murder was revealed at attacker's sentencing.

Local Focus: New Pāpāmoa school opens

The Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is open for business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'He's fine, he's asleep': Crash skipper failed to seek help for fatally injured mate

Drunken decision to go fishing ends with one man dead, other charged with manslaughter.

Family swear at judge as man who killed his best friend jailed

Carden Soole killed Joshua Michael Louis Copestake on January 4 last year.

'Brutal in the extreme': Dad who murdered 2-year-old daughter sentenced to life in prison

The Maketū father who murdered his 2-daughter has been sentenced.

Wealth of trouble: Average house price hits new milestone

Prices are up 12.8 per cent on a year ago - and set to rise further, property expert says.

Liquor store robbery: 'I've never seen one this bad'

Offender says "I'm sorry ... but I have to" during assault on bottle store worker.

Downgraded: Embattled council's credit rating takes a hit

'Tauranga City Council's financial management has weakened, in our view.'