Latest from Tauranga

Three positive tests: Investigation into Covid 19 cases linked to hospital

Close contacts tested after staff and patient catch virus.

Preschool centres like a 'petri dish of sickness' says mum

Schools and early childhood centres will open on April 29

No soft toys, play dough or sandpit: Early childhood centres prepare for level 3

Centres reveal safety measures as they prepare to reopen.

'Blessed with a lovely life': Woman born in flu pandemic turns 100 in lockdown

Family celebrates milestone birthday using technology,

Man catches 20kg kingfish with his bare hands

It was the biggest fish Tauranga's Logan Reid has ever caught.

Sisters put up $8000 reward for dog's return

Tears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."

Tauranga mental health worker tests positive for Covid-19

New mental health patients will be diverted to other hospitals away from Tauranga.

Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning should begin

'We shouldn't be taking any risks,' says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning can begin

‘We shouldn’t be taking any risks,’ says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Children will be going hungry': Support rolls out for city's vulnerable kids

Food parcels were being made by KidsCan for the city's most vulnerable families.

Coronavirus: Cruise passengers evacuated home from Uruguay 'very grateful'

'People were clapping [when landing], a lady next to me was a little bit emotional.'

They're home: Kiwis evacuated from cruise ship arrive in NZ

"I think everyone's done the best they can in the situation."

Hunker down in lockdown: Easter weather to deteriorate across NZ

The golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.

Coronavirus: Police 'self-isolation' reminder in response to beach pic

Beachgoers sticking to their isolation bubbles and steering clear of others, police say.

Widow's request: 'Celebrate life' in lockdown on death anniversary

"Use those new challenges as opportunities for a better and healthier life."

Local Focus: $150,000 “gone” says Tauranga butcher Doug Jarvis

Customers are already firing up the barbie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'This is going to burst the bubble': Pāpāmoa Beach locals appalled by holiday crowds

"This is what is going to burst the bubble," a Tauranga witness said of the large numbers.

Local Focus: $150,000 'gone', says Tauranga butcher

Customers are already firing up the barbie. Made with funding from NZ On Air..