Latest from Tauranga

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.

Farro Fresh plans three new stores

"Capacity to do at least one new store a year" - Bryce Howard.

Don Brash to speak against Māori wards in Tauranga

"A lot of people are unhappy. We were asked to speak at a meeting about the issue."

What do tenancy law changes mean for domestic abuse victims?

New rules for renters aim to make life easier for victims of abuse but will it work?

'Thought the whole house was going to fall down': Resident close to quake epicentre shares story

People have described feeling the quakes around the Bay of Plenty.

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.

'Heartbreaking': Men on stag do trash five-star waterfront hostel

"People need to understand what the hell we've been through in the last year."

Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow

Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.

'It's stuffed': Global supply chain woes spark fears of empty shelves

Customers are starting to notice gaps on shelves which could drive up prices.

Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?

Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.