Latest from Tauranga

74yo woman left in tears: Rest home wanted 122% price hike

A rest home resident prepared to move out of her room because of the charges.

Straight out of Kawerau: NZ Sevens' new recruit

The All Blacks Sevens' new signing was a late bloomer, but he is making up for lost time.

Monica Cantwell murder: When Mt Maunganui lost its innocence

It's been 30 years since Monica Cantwell was murdered on Mauao.

Summer's here! A rain-free weekend before downpours next week

Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.

'Toxic' workplace: Manager hits out at DHB in scathing report

Unit 'negative, anxiety-provoking and a place where you just 'shut up and put up'.'

BOP Cricket: Developing the province's emerging talent

They may be young but there's plenty of experience in the ND development side.

Editorial: Auckland port move north looking likely

EDITORIAL: Report on Auckland port is stark and momentum is surely for weighing anchor.

Import-car shift to Northport would be huge costly mistake

Used-car import chief says Northport proposal has a cynical political motive.

Battler to the end: Well-known Tauranga businessman dies

No matter what life threw at him, Derin Greenslade kept a postive outlook on life.

Man in serious condition after being hit by plane propeller

He was flown to Waikato Hospital.

Tauranga rider Ben Townley leading SX1 title race

But he only races for fun these days.

'Disheartening, stressful and unsettling': Transitional housing stays

The government has spent more than $9 million on transitional housing in Tauranga.

'Teaching kids identity gives them a lifeline'

Josh Te Kani teaches kids identity with tikanga Māori, Māori martial arts and kapa haka.

300 days, 20 countries: One Kiwi couple's epic journey

From eating rat stew in Congo, to negotiating with armed rebels in the desert.

Local Focus: Mr G at home in Tauranga Art Gallery

A first glimpse of Mr G's first-ever solo exhibition ‘Home’. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Mr G at home in Tauranga Art Gallery

A first glimpse of Mr G's first-ever solo exhibition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.