Latest from Tauranga

Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot

New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.

Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream

The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.

Whangamatā teen riot: $6000 of stock stolen, Blackies Cafe roof damaged

Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.

Mountain bike rider airlifted in critical condition

Emergency services have attended an incident at Bowentown.

Whangamatā riot: Teens throw bottles at police from cafe rooftop

Police armed themselves with shields and batons.

'Thank God somebody showed up': Missing man when rescued after 56 hours in a hole

"I was still expecting that he'd be found but that he'd be dead."

'Where the hell is he?': Missing Tauranga man's brother feared the worst

"I was still expecting that he'd be found but that he'd be dead."

Jack Reacher and Barack Obama: Our most popular books revealed

Plus expert tips on what you should read this summer.

Man missing since Christmas Day found alive by family search party

Firefighters scrambled down the bank and cut the roof off the car to get to him.

Local Focus: 'The hardship has got harder'

Demand greater than ever at Tauranga Community Foodbank. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Holiday headache: Road closures on SH2 for holiday period

Holidaymakers heading out of Auckland can expect to be stuck in a single lane.

Fijian-born Bay residents praying loved ones safe

Cyclone Yasa wreaking havoc on Fiji, and Bay of Plenty relatives share their concerns,

'Disgusting': The Christmas work lunch that left DHB staff feeling 'devalued'

Some health board workers threw their boxed Christmas lunches in the bin.

'Gutted': City councillors react after learning they will be fired

The decision to appoint a commission was announced on Friday but opinions are divided.

Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger

Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.

Tenants from hell: Assault, indecent exposure and scaring neighbours

The Tenancy Tribunal has dealt with hundreds of Bay of Plenty complaints this year.

Kiwi drinks company lands overseas distribution deals

Auckland drinks company is riding the wave of New Zealand's new-found popularity.

Mowbray billionaires call in lawyers over leaky building repairs

Mowbrays threaten litigation against fellow apartment owners.