Latest from Tauranga

Local Focus: Tauranga hosepipe ban imminent

New restrictions "within a week" unless things change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Back-to-school stress to be 'amplified' this year

The budget advisory service is busier this year as families prepare for back to school.

Man bitten by shark at Papamoa: DoC warning over great whites

People should be aware and avoid swimming in the main channels of the harbour.

42 years, 413 dead bodies: Police photographer retires

In more than 25 years as a forensic police photographer, you see a lot.

Homeownership dreams slip away for retirees

As more elderly remain in the rental pool, demand is outstripping supply.

$220k Māori ward referendum decried as petition achieves numbers

Endorsement "doesn't mean it's home and hosed", says Māori wards supporter Buddy Mikaere.

'Humiliating and depressing experience': Councillor quits, prompting byelection

'I've felt relief that I didn't have to go and battle again'.

Historical Covid-19 case confirmed at Port of Tauranga

The case is historical and not infectious, the ports said.

Local Focus: On patrol with the harbourmaster

'We still get people going out without lifejackets.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals

Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.

Conservation cadets poised for environment work

David Parker welcomes the first intake in the Jobs for Nature programme.

Revealed: What sweeteners desperate tenants are offering landlords

Demand continues to outstrip supply in the rental market.

Roll estimates give Tauranga a new biggest school

Principals of fast-growing schools complain the ministry is moving too slow on new builds.

Auckland's water woes set to continue

A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.

Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher

Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week

Bay MP: People upset at fire siren should 'get some earplugs'

Fire sirens the 'price we need to pay' for being protected, says MP.