Latest from Tauranga

Fire destroys Tauranga sleep out
Incredibly heavy rain failed to douse the flames of a fire which destroyed a sleep out.

Man flown to hospital after island assault
A man seriously hurt when he was knocked unconscious has been flown to Tauranga Hospital.

Rescue helicopter responds to alleged assault
Tauranga rescue helicopter dispatched after a report of alleged assault.

Port of Tauranga: 'Bluest of NZ blue chips'
Port of Tauranga has transformed itself into Australasia's most efficient port.

Port of Tauranga profit up 7.9 per cent
The growth in annual profit was driven by record volumes of cargo.

Witnesses sought to 92-year-old's crash
Elderly man injured after ute hits stationary truck.

Man, 92, seriously hurt in Bay crash
A man, 92, involved in a crash has been seriously hurt and flown to Tauranga Hospital.

Fatal crash reminder of SH2 dangers
The death of a man killed in a tanker crash on SH2 has highlighted the dangers of the road

Searching for missing fisherman off Tauranga
Police are searching for a 60-year-old fisherman who has been missing all day.

Police name girl who died after Tauranga crash
Ngawaira Wanata Kake, 14, died of her injuries at Starship Hospital.

Bridges rubbishes Labour's rapid passenger rail plan
Transport Minister rubbishes Labour's rapid rail bid for Tauranga, Hamilton and Auckland.

Reports of "plane crash" low-level survey work
Police believe reports of a Cessna crashing in Tauranga was just a plane doing survey work

Local Focus: A new airport for the whole Bay of Plenty
Ngāi Te Rangi support it but who else does? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A new airport for the whole Bay of Plenty?
Ngāi Te Rangi support it but who else does? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Cruising on after stroke at sea
Wife's quick thinking saves husband from serious side effects after stroke.

Teens rescued after falling from kayaks
The 15-year-old boys spent 20 minutes in the water before passing fishermen rescued them.

Local Focus: Jiu-jitsu gives brave Te Ariki hope
Te Ariki has bronchiectasis, a life-altering disease. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New cinema and shopping complex for Papamoa
New boutique cinema is part of a major new development at Papamoa East.

Car smashes into Tauranga petrol station
A car smashed into a Gull petrol station on Hewletts Rd, Tauranga.

Blaze tears through Tauranga auto-electrical workshop
An auto-electrician workshop has been damaged by fire in the Bay of Plenty this morning.

Harrowing hold up during McDonald's feast
An innocent meal of McDonald's turned into a nightmare for three men in Tauranga

Family kicked gran out of her own home
Elder abuse is happening in Tauranga, social agencies say.

Record low: Coldest night in years
Early risers were met with frost, fog and icy windscreens this morning.

'The week that was' for Lotto Lou
It's been a whirlwind week for Lotto's latest multi-millionaire. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Big Read: 'I talk to them sometimes - talk and cry'
Five Tongan men died in Katikati last year. The pain for their families is still raw.

Kiwi footpath has Aussie rival: Who wore it wonkier?
Showdown between Tauranga and Sydney sidewalks looms.

Wonky footpath no joke for councillor
Tradies say subdivision's curving path a bit of a joke but not everyone is laughing.

Rents starting to fall in Bay of Plenty
Median rent in Tauranga drops to $460 after four years of increases.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner gives cheques to local charities
Local charities in the Bay of Plenty received support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.