Latest from Tauranga

Colin Jeffries-Smith jailed for death of gang member

Colin Jeffries-Smith was sentenced in the High Court at Rotorua today.

Deadly but beautiful: Could Omanawa Falls be opened to paying visitors?

The future of access to a popular Bay tourist attraction has been decided.

'All right, screw it': Teen barber unintentionally gets elected

"I didn't have the intention of being elected".

Freeloaders 'abusing' hospital car parks

Some patients reportedly miss appointments because they cannot find a park.

Govt launches urban planning scheme to fix NZ's 'failing' cities

New approach to planning allows cities to grow up, especially in the city centres.

Speed-dating job hunting event next month

Youngsters encouraged to attend speed dating-style job interviews.

Chemical truck crash: Wairoa Bridge now open

Traffic was building near the Wairoa Bridge.

Department of Corrections 'sorry' for distress over Reihana release

Dave Gunn says he hopes his experience might help other grieving families in the future.

Police concerned for second missing woman and daughter

It's the second report of a woman and young girl missing in two days.

'Punished' Tauranga businesses blocked off from own stores

A CBD business says more needs to be done to support retailers "punished" by roadworks.

'Traffic chaos' after Mount Maunganui serious crash

The road is closed and traffic management is in place.

Tauranga man charged with 27 child sex charges

A Tauranga man faces 27 charges of sexual offending against children.

Oil spill exercise at Ōmanu Surf Club, Tauranga

The exercise will run from 9am to 3pm.

Warning as pre-teens share explicit images

Children as young as 6 years old are posting explicit or inappropriate selfies online.

Volcanix progressing as season approaches

Bay of Plenty Volcanix were beaten by Counties Manukau in a pre-season game on Saturday.

'We're really stoked': High school's facial hair policy change welcomed

The policy now allows students to have 'clean and tidy' facial hair.