Latest from Tauranga

Local Focus: DJ running for council

Te Kani wants to connect council to Māori communities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Mayoral candidate and geologist says no climate change in 150 years

"No increase in hurricanes, droughts or wildfires". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: 'From a mongrel family, from a mongrel suburb in a mongrel town' says mayoral candidate

Retired management consultant running for mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Carmen Hall: Housing homeless in motels a stuff-up

COMMENT: Government has spent millions to put homeless in motels but where are the houses?

Chronic pain sufferer: Medicinal cannabis could change my life

Medical cannabis could have a huge impact on the lives of those in chronic pain, some say.

Family fight contract kill: Guilty of attempted murder 17 years after trigger pulled

The jury has returned with a verdict for Warren Uata Kiwi.

Epic fall: AIMS Games volunteer, 12, wins $500, hailed a 'hero'

Young athlete took a hard tumble but got right back up

Ravenous All Black star smashes restaurant's eating record

The star smashed the record of ribs eaten at the restaurant's weekly competition.

Hilary Price's crusade for abused, neglected children

Profile: One woman's 16-year fight to help abused and neglected Tauranga kids.

Pack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoon

Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.

AIMS Games wraps up in Tauranga

The 16th annual AIMS Games wrapped up this week.

Five revelations from the damning Bella Vista report

COMMENT & ANALYSIS: Review by retired judge contains interesting findings.

Tauranga building company goes into liquidation, owes money

The Inland Revenue Department was the applicant creditor.

Volcanix look for big win in Whakatāne

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Auckland in the Farah Palmer Cup on Saturday.

Special AIMS Games finish brings tears to eyes

Rachel Loader's family met her at the finish line with tears, cheers and hugs

AIMS Games: Best friends tee off, plus results

The final round of golf finished at Mount Maunganui Golf Club