Latest from Tauranga

'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.

'What the hell is wrong with this town': Refuge reports horrific abuse

The question comes after domestic violence callouts increased over the holiday period.

Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren

Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.

New in town? Riverbug rafting and motortrikes in Tauranga

The sun, sand and surf are still there, but there are many new reasons to visit.

Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off

The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.

Photos: Hapū mark 175 years since battle of Ruapekapeka Pā

Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.

Omanawa Falls 'never been open to public'. Yet people keep coming

Omanawa Falls has never been open to the public, the council says.

Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream

The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.

Whangamatā teen riot: $6000 of stock stolen, Blackies Cafe roof damaged

Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.

Mountain bike rider airlifted in critical condition

Emergency services have attended an incident at Bowentown.

Whangamatā riot: Teens throw bottles at police from cafe rooftop

Police armed themselves with shields and batons.

'Thank God somebody showed up': Missing man when rescued after 56 hours in a hole

"I was still expecting that he'd be found but that he'd be dead."

'Where the hell is he?': Missing Tauranga man's brother feared the worst

"I was still expecting that he'd be found but that he'd be dead."

Jack Reacher and Barack Obama: Our most popular books revealed

Plus expert tips on what you should read this summer.

Man missing since Christmas Day found alive by family search party

Firefighters scrambled down the bank and cut the roof off the car to get to him.