Latest from Tauranga

Man shot dead after holding children hostage

An armed man held a machete to the throat of a child

Litter womble's clean up mission, and the attack that nearly killed her

NZ of the Year nominee Su Hodkinson on litter, and her near fatal stabbing.

Fewer hours and exercise: Meet the employers offering work-life balance

What is your workplace doing to promote wellbeing?

Why Mount CBD has more vacant shops than usual

The city's three main CBDs are facing the challenge of high retail rents and empty shops.

'There is no hope for me here': Mum dying of cancer makes desperate decision

'It's pretty horrific when I think of the girls,' Erin McDonnell says.

All the winners from the Bay of Plenty Sports Awards revealed

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Local Focus: Tauranga leads the way with electric buses

Quiet, free Wi-Fi, USB charging and the environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Injuries mean speedsters Portia Woodman, Michaela Blyde out

But both aim to be available for selection for Hamilton Sevens in January.

College defends review process after former teacher censured

Principal Robert Mangan said it was a unique incident which should not have happened.

Melanie 'crashed' so badly at Work and Income she needed a week to recover

Melanie Steedman wants better education for government departments and doctors on ME/CFS.

Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem

Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.

'Devastated': Controversial begging, rough sleeping ban u-turn

A controversial begging ban looks set to be revoked after a narrow decision.

Mount Maunganui murder victim Monica Cantwell remembered 30 years on

Monica Cantwell's tragedy sparked an outpouring of compassion.

How sweet! Simon Bridges' gift to Prince Charles

What do you get for the Prince of Wales?

Rising fast: Bay of Plenty house prices hit new highs

The national median also rose to a record level in October 2019.

Man in critical condition after fall

It was originally thought to be a dog attack.