Latest from Tauranga

Local Focus: Turtles take time and commitment

Among the 100 most invasive species in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A woman equally comfortable in Māori and European worlds

Feminist Beth Bowden spent 30 years cutting it in a "man's world".

Dawn Picken: How to make family gatherings merrier and less scary

It's time to change our attitudes.

Your weather: Sunny end to spring, rain possible for cricket

It'll be a mostly fine day for many in New Zealand, but rain is around the corner.

Gangs and blaring music: Neighbours given taxpayer-funded break from 'nightmare' tenant

Complainants 'sick to death' of fights and constant partying.

Local Focus: Orange Day Parade shuts down CBD

Hundreds of children march in Tauranga for safer roads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Orange Day Parade shuts down CBD

700 children march in Tauranga for safer roads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Scott Yeoman: Why the Jofra Archer racism incident angers and embarrasses me

I was in the crowd at Bay Oval, I saw Jofra Archer stop and talk to security.

England cricketer praised for calling out racism at Bay Oval

Tauranga's mayor has called the Bay Oval incident 'completely unacceptable'.

Four Head Hunters sentenced in Tauranga kidnapping case

Two of the four Headhunter gang members found guilty of kidnapping have been jailed.

Counsellor: Hostage ordeal trauma will have lasting impact

"The survival part of the brain gets extremely heightened through traumatic events."

Hostage siege: Single bullet ended kids' 15-hour terror

Neighbours report hearing rapid gunfire, but police say they are mistaken.

Fire at wood waste yard under investigation

A plume of smoke can be seen near the Baypark stadium.

Investigation likely after man fatally shot in Tauranga

An investigator was at the scene today.

Hostage tragedy: Man shot by police 'trying to turn his life around'

Neighbours describe the 'terrifying' events that unfolded on Oriana Cres.

2019 SX2 title win was 'too easy'

And Josiah Natzke has his eyes set on more wins.