Latest from Tauranga

Work starts on Paengaroa to Rotoiti cycleway
Work has started on the new cycle trail link between Paengaroa and Rotoiti.

Crash victim wanted to 'sing until he died'
87-year-old had been at a music club get-together and was just minutes from his home.

Boxing turns 'lazy' Adlington into champ
About to turn 30, Ariane Adlington changed her life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Boxing turns hairdresser into a champ
About to turn 30, Ariane Adlington changed her life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Three Bay of Plenty women up for Best Try of 2018 Award
Michaela Blyde, Kelly Brazier and Renee Wickliffe have been named among the top 10.

Local Focus: Celebrity chef impresses school kids
He's cooked on TV, for the Queen and now Tauranga kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Companies related to Bella Vista Homes put into liquidation
Former Bella Vista boss Danny Cancian is the sole director and shareholder of all four.

Tauranga's soaring population 'better for business'
Tauranga's population has grown 10.8 per cent in five years

Surge in Waihī and Waihī Beach house prices
Waihī and Waihī Beach residential sales hit $113.3 million this so far this year.

Serious injuries after person hit by truck in Tauranga
Pedestrian is in a serious condition, say police.

Lime Scooters nominal charge for Christchurch
Christchurch council charged Lime Scooters just $136 dollars to operate over three months.

'Ludicrous' - other councils on begging bylaw
'If they can make it stick we may follow suit'

Business picking up for new airline to and from Whangārei
Twice daily flights into Whangarei aimed to avoid traffic peaks in Auckland and Northland.

Lime e-scooters seek permit to launch in Tauranga
Electric scooter rental company in talks with Tauranga City Council.

Seven-car crash closes busy Tauranga bridge
A crash involving seven cars has forced the closure of Turret Rd, near Maungatapu.

Western Bay principals take day to network
Western Bay of Plenty principals have the day off to build networks and discuss ideas.

Friendship Festival returns - thanks to 10-year-old
Ten-year-old Noelle Tito has big plans to change the world, one can of food at a time.

Vegan Māori challenges dismal health stats
Keynote speaker at Vegan Expo concerned about Māori health outcomes, writes Peter Shand.

Debate rages over begging, rough sleeping bans
Retailers across the city are welcoming the bans, as does one social agency leader.

Alternative health practitioner: 'Health organisations tried to shut me down'
The naturopath had paint thrown at her car. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Drink-driver who caused train death avoids jail
Tauranga drink-driver avoids jail after causing the death of a close friend.

'Freak accident' on highway almost impales man
See the pictures of the extremely close call on the Te Puke Highway.

Head Hunter's plan for friend to take blame for gun backfires
Friend tried to take rap for Head Hunter's AR-15 firearm. Then both were sent to prison.

Riegers take Spirit voyage in memory of Hamish
The Spirit of New Zealand docked in Tauranga on November 13-15.

'Unforgivable' - Homeless react to ban on begging and rough sleeping
Votes to ban begging in Tauranga's CBD "unforgivable". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Record median house price set in October
REINZ figures highlight a record median price of $667,500 for Tauranga in October.

Hall of Fame status for Mount Maunganui icon
A Mount Maunganui icon has received Hall of Fame status on a global website.

Local Focus: Homeless react to Tauranga ban on begging and rough sleeping
Votes to ban begging and rough sleeping in Tauranga's CBD labelled "unforgivable". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

All Blacks Sevens preparing for Dubai
Back from injury, Bay sevens player Ngarohi McGarvey-Black is happy to be contracted.