Latest from Tauranga

Yolkers crack the big time

New Zealand's Yolk Ferns have been crowned world champions at egg throwing.

Commercial land shortage: 'Tauranga can't keep growing'

Tauranga/Mount Maunganui reclaimed the survey's top spot, with a net positive 59 per cent

KidsCan filling the tummies of Tauranga kids

KidsCan helps 10 schools in Tauranga, filling hungry tummies and providing clothing, too.

Te Puke garage crash victims named

The single-vehicle crash happened in Te Puke on Sunday

Surreal! Kayakers close run-in with orca in Bay of Plenty

Swimming under and around the kayaks has left the paddlers in awe.

Banning the bag: Going plastic-free, how hard can it be?

You'd think someone who works with newspapers daily could make a rubbish bag out of one.

Police name missing Katikati fisherman as search continues

The police dive squad are no longer involved in the search mission.

A tale of two cities: Just how do Tauranga and Rotorua compare?

They're so close yet could hardly be any different.

'Brainwashed': Councillor slams climate crisis declarations

The comments come as the Bay of Plenty considers declaring a climate change emergency.

Cocaine bust: Two men admit charges

Pair admit charges ahead of cocaine trial.

One dead, hundreds hospitalised with influenza in Tauranga

This comes as the country navigates a vaccine shortage.

Waiting for a house: Father living in a tent on council reserve

Father and son caught in rental crisis living in a tent on a council reserve.

Attempted robbery: Offender escapes on bicycle

Police say no one was injured in the attempted robbery.

Opinion: It's okay to kōrero, it's okay to be Māori

There are avenues for the those who complain about the use of te reo.

Weather: Wet and thundery for most of the country

Get the raincoats and umbrellas out, it's going to be a wet and thundery Sunday.

Opinion: We need to build up and better support our youth

Teachers, counsellors, coaches, leaders, family and friends all have a part to play.