Latest from Tauranga

Podiatrist who deformed patients suspended from surgery but can continue practising

Podiatrist Stefan Edwards is allowed to continue treating patients but not with surgery.

Sonya Bateson: Thanks for the $27 a week, but I was actually hoping for real change

Opinion: The politics of stability are comfortable, but won't get us out of this mess.

Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up

Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.

Free fares slashed to tackle bus violence - cages for bus drivers discussed

It's hoped the move will stop a spate of youth violence at Tauranga bus stops.

Tauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in court

Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm about to lose my job but I'm not sorry to go

OPINION: Change should happen when it's needed most

'Sickened': Mall jewellery shop latest break-in target

'I don't know how we're going to survive this'.

Broken jaw, 'all-in brawl' among 17 new complaints of rugby foul play, misconduct

There were 17 incidents over two weekends on Bay of Plenty rugby fields.

Family in 'absolute shock' after man killed in suspected homicide in Tauranga

Police called to a disorder incident; when they got there they found a body.

Evidence of unharnessed contractors at fatal heights 'disturbs' new Auckland port CEO, worker lost leg

Fresh safety concerns after fourth death in five years at Auckland port.

Letters to the editor: Banning smacking is behind crime rate

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week

Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.

'Distraught': Youths forcibly board bus, smash mirror, racially abuse driver

The youths forced their way on board, hurled racial abuse and smashed a bus mirror.

Tauranga byelection: Candidates upset, insulted by Te Pāti Māori claims

Winston Peters, former MP for Tauranga, has also weighed in on Te Pāti Māori's stance.

Māori Party says Tauranga too unsafe to stand candidate

Te Pāti Māori won't take part in byelection, citing white supremacist racist hate speech.

'Walking roughshod over us': CBD landlords left out of bus stop move talks

The relocated bus interchange is expected to be operational from next month.