Latest from Tauranga

White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted

The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.

'So so itchy': Mount Maulers back for another year

Local noticeboards have been abuzz with chatter about the sand crawlers.

Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019

The Bay of Plenty Times' sports team picks out their favourite sporting moments of 2019.

Sunny weather to ring in the New Year

Most of the main centres look set to ring in 2020 with fine, mild weather.

Funeral for Whakatāne Hospital ICU nurse delayed

A funeral service for Whakatāne ICU nurse killed in a crash has been put on hold.

Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes

Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.

International racers gear up for Baypark Speedway

Baypark Speedway is hosting a round of the International Midget Car Series.

What happened next: Peter Oakes, the 57-year-old Kiwi bloke learning to swim

He's breaking down any and all stigmas that exist around learning to swim as an adult.

Local Focus: Making new friends thanks to Alzheimer’s Tauranga

Fancy cheering up someone's week? Alzheimer’s Tauranga is looking for new volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Cricket: Walking in Williamson's footsteps

Tauranga's Ben Pomare and Fergus Lellman share a link with New Zealand cricketing royalty.

Local Focus: Making new friends thanks to Alzheimer's Tauranga

Alzheimer's Tauranga is looking for new volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Religion instruction: How do Tauranga schools fare?

This comes as court date set for a case against religious instruction in schools.

Settled weather for Kiwi Christmas

Relax, it's going to be a nice Christmas Day.

Bay rugby's innovative ways to keep athletes

Providing opportunities for the region's rugby stars may keep them in the region longer.

New Zealand's One Mile Championship is back

Country's elite will contest Mile titles for the first time since 1968-69 season.

Statutory manager appointed at Katikati College

Katikati College's board of trustees gets governance support from the Education Ministry.

Local Focus: Last orders at the Foodbank

Days left to donate to the Foodbank Christmas appeal. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Tragic accident': Coroner on death of woman crushed by tree

Coroner releases his findings into the death of tree-crushing victim Trish Butterworth.